Installing a Murphy Bed
A Murphy bed, also called a wall bed, fold-down bed, or a pull-down bed, is a type of bed that can be stored in a cabinet when not in use. This makes it a popular choice among homeowners who have limited floor space, since they can simply put the bed back in to use the space for other purposes during daytime, or when the bed isn’t needed. This article gives more information about the Murphy bed kit, including tips in how to assemble it.
Why use a Murphy bed kit
The biggest advantage of a Murphy bed kit is affordability, as these usually come at 1/10 the price of the already-assembled Murphy beds. As such, you don’t have to spend over $2,000 just to get one of these, since you can purchase a kit for about $600. You can even customize what size of bed you’ll be building.
Another advantage of getting a Murphy bed kit instead of a pre-assembled one is that you get the opportunity to customize the bed to fit your home’s decors. As such, you don’t have to settle for a bed that doesn’t match your furnishings, since the kit allows you to style the bed to blend with the rest of your furniture. The kit will also allow you to choose whether to attach the bed to the wall or to a cabinet, as well as to customize whether you want it to be attached vertically or horizontally.
It’s also possible to use a Murphy bed kit to refurbish your old Murphy bed. Instead of throwing it away once it develops problems, you can simply use the kit to repair any damage to the bed.
What is included in a Murphy bed kit?
A typical Murphy bed kit usually comes with the hardware necessary for you to pull your bed to and from the cabinet, such as the hinges or gas struts, screws, bolts, nuts, locking legs, and rails.
The hardware that allows you to fix the bed to the cabinet is the only sure thing you can find on a kit. The bed frame and the cabinet are usually not included in a typical Murphy bed kit, although plans on how to build these may come with the kit.
How to install a Murphy bed kit
If you’ve had prior experience in carpentry, assembling a Murphy bed kit won’t be that difficult, even if you have to build the cabinet and the bed frame yourself. The kit comes with the instructions on how to build the bed, so you shouldn’t have any difficulties building it as long as you follow the instructions closely. Make sure to check whether all of the hardware needed to build the bed comes with the kit before you start working on the project so as to prevent any problems from arising when you’re building the bed already.
A pull-down bed is a great choice for those who live in small areas, such as apartments. If you have the skills to assemble one, consider getting a Murphy bed kit. Not only will this help you save some money, it will also provide you with the opportunity to customize the bed according to your tastes.
