Overview
This finely engineered hardware is counterbalanced for smooth operation without binding or overextending. Mechanism uses a sophisticated piston lift system rather than old-fashioned springs that can snap back. Beds are held securely closed, and open gently for added safety. Steel pivot pin and bracket points install easily without adjustments. Includes instructions for basic cabinet construction and instructional DVD. Hardware available in Twin, Full or Queen Sizes.
Features:
- Perfect for small rooms and apartments
- State of the Art piston lift system and counter balancing ensure smooth operation
- Murphy Bed Hardware Kits include detailed instruction booklet and DVD for building a basic cabinet and for mounting the hardware
- Locking design prevents bed from being lowered without first opening the legs
- No floor mounting required; Cabinet must be anchored to the wall to ensure safety
- Cabinet can be made of plycore particle board or solid wood
- Maximum Mattress Thickness: 12''
- Recommended for standard mattress sizes; no box spring is used
- High quality hardware kits carry a 10-Year Limited Warranty
- Can accommodate for sleeping up to 1,000 lbs
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Because Morphy beds are expensive to buy, and this kits makes it possible to own one.
Morteza K
on May 29, 2018
build a murphy bed
Dorothy H
on May 21, 2018
Because Morphy beds are expensive to buy, and this kits makes it possible to own one.
Morteza K
on May 29, 2018
Don’t like the legs on the other -the deluxe. Like the standard.
If the legs were different
If the legs were different
Joseph M
on May 23, 2018
What would be a conservative total cost of wood estimate assuming I am buying lumber from a big box store?
BEST ANSWER: My cost for oak plywood and other lumber was $260.00 Edge banding worked fine.
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- Howard R on Jan 1, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2016
What is the difference between the basic and deluxe Murphy bed options?
BEST ANSWER: I believe the difference is in the locking mechanism and bed feet. With the standard kit, you create the legs out of wood. It becomes a feature on the face of the cabinet while the bed is in that stored position. With the deluxe kit, there are metal legs that retract in the storage position. I purchased the standard.
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- Ellie B on May 14, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 1, 2014
do you have installation instructions?
How high does the bed rest off of the ground? What is the leg height? I am wondering if I can build some sort of seating on the front that will use the vertical Murphy bed as a back rest but will act as additional support when the bed is folded down.
Vertical Mount Murphy Bed Hardware
BEST ANSWER: The leg is about 7 inches so that will be your ground clearance. I'm in the process of doing exactly what you described so I modified the plans. Is you're using 4x8 boards, you can add about 8 inches to the vertical cabinet height and adjust your plans accordingly. This will give you about 15 inches of clearance for the bench height. If you use removable cushions for the bench, that should provide adequate seating height.
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- Kate S on Aug 19, 2015
There are two vertical bed items: Item #: 46025 and Item #: 89624. What is the difference other than the price difference?
Vertical Mount Murphy Bed Hardware
BEST ANSWER: If you refer to the picture of the Vertical Mount Murphy Bed in the closed position you will notice the four decorative elements in the upper panels. Two of these fold out/down to become legs that the bed rests on.
The Vertical Mount Deluxe bed does not require these legs. As you can see in the image, it utilizes a fold down leg which pivots around the mattress when in the closed position.
The Vertical Mount Deluxe bed does not require these legs. As you can see in the image, it utilizes a fold down leg which pivots around the mattress when in the closed position.
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- David Staff on Dec 21, 2015
Do the plans come in Spanish? I live in Mexico and would like our carpenter to build this bed for us, but he doesn't speak English. Having these plans in Spanish would be a great help to us. Thanks!
BEST ANSWER: I don't know if they provide in Spanish, however what I can say is the plans provided are very detail and easy to follow. I am not a carpenter and I was ale to build my bed with ease.
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- DAVID B on Dec 31, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2015
Is there any sort of safety lock with bed in up AND down positions to keep a child from activating? Considering this for a precocious autistic toddler.
BEST ANSWER: I've built two of these so far. They certainly lock in the up position, but not in the down; it's the weight of the mattress that keeps it down. For a toddler, it would not pose a risk in my opinion; although it's not too heavy for any adult to lift back into the up position, it would not really be possible for a toddler. In the up position, the release mechanisms are too high for your little one to reach.
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- A W on Oct 4, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
How about attaching a fold-out desk for use when the bed is not down?
BEST ANSWER: You should be able to possibly by attaching it to the bed with a piano hinge your similar him set upEnter an answer to this question.
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- Martin S on Jul 12, 2015
- Purchased on Dec 20, 2014
if completed bed will not close all the way, what adjustments can be made? mattress is not too thick. nothing is physically blocking it. closing struts appear to have some room left for compression.
BEST ANSWER: call the company and ask them.
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- WILLIAM N on Aug 3, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 9, 2015
My basement ceiling is 86 inches from the floor. I would like to build the queen size vertical bed but the dimensions for the cabinet list it as 87 1/8 inches. Is it possible to make it shorter?
BEST ANSWER: You might be able to take an inch off the top since it has a little over an inch in depth. That area is also the strength of the top of the box so think about reinforcing that area since that keeps the structure from going out of square, then it will not close. You could also take a little of the bottom but then you will have to shorten the legs that are part of the front design or the bed will not be level. Also remember you may be tipping the whole cabinet up if you move it in flat and then tip up and need a little extra headroom. I was very happy with our bed just follow the instructions they were great.
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- Robert F on Oct 14, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
Any way to adapt to a 3/4 width bed? i.e. a 48 inch wide mattress? (overnight guest bed in a confined space but for an adult who needs a smudge more space than a kid.)
BEST ANSWER: Yes, just adjust your measurements for the width and make sure your mattress would fit. You may have to add weight to the end on the inside to keep the bed down. Hope this helps.
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- anna j on Nov 5, 2015
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2015
I have an opening in the wall that is 18" deep but only 62 5/8" wide. Since a queen mattress is 60" wide, is it possible to build the cabinet narrower than the 63 7/8" to accommodate the size of the opening?
BEST ANSWER: Leif, I've built two of these and have very happy customers. I understand your issue, and it's PROBABLY ok to narrow it a bit. The bed is constructed with a little extra room all around to that the bed can be raised without having to remove all the sheets and blankets. Narrowing it by 1 1/4" will likely mean the bedding will have to be removed from the sides of the bed; just folding the sides of the bedspread up on top of the mattress will likely allow for the bed to fit OK into the up position. It's going to be a tighter fit than the bed is designed for, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work. In the picture here, you see the bedspread is draped over the sides of the mattress, just fold those sides up on top of the mattress, then close the bed, should work just fine. Hope this helps. Alan in Texas
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- A W on Nov 6, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
Is it possible to make the legs longer so the bed is higher up from the ground?
BEST ANSWER: Call the Create-A-Bed phone number on the front of instructions to ensure you make all the appropriate changes. They are very accessible and willing to take the time to help.
I raised my Create-A-Bed Standard Queen by 3-1/2 inches to match the height of the standard bed I was replacing. Aaron at Create-A-Bed graciously went through each page of the yellow and blue instructions that would be affected by the change in height. Basically, I added the height change to the length of the two vertical cabinet boards, and to all dimensions on the vertical cabinet boards that are measured from the bottom up. Again, you should call Create-A-Bed.
For my 3-1/2" height increase, Aaron explained that the two standard individual legs would not be strong enough to support the foot of the bed. We discussed using a piano hinge and a solid board the same width as the two face panels (like a shelf). With Aaron’s help, I decided to use the board and mount it with the hinges that came in the kit. I used 4 of the kit hinges (got 2 more), mounted as instructed (2 additional holes in face panels), and attached the board to all four hinges. This requires taking extra care to ensure each hinge is mounted square and at the exact dimensions on the board so the hinges would work in unison.
I raised my Create-A-Bed Standard Queen by 3-1/2 inches to match the height of the standard bed I was replacing. Aaron at Create-A-Bed graciously went through each page of the yellow and blue instructions that would be affected by the change in height. Basically, I added the height change to the length of the two vertical cabinet boards, and to all dimensions on the vertical cabinet boards that are measured from the bottom up. Again, you should call Create-A-Bed.
For my 3-1/2" height increase, Aaron explained that the two standard individual legs would not be strong enough to support the foot of the bed. We discussed using a piano hinge and a solid board the same width as the two face panels (like a shelf). With Aaron’s help, I decided to use the board and mount it with the hinges that came in the kit. I used 4 of the kit hinges (got 2 more), mounted as instructed (2 additional holes in face panels), and attached the board to all four hinges. This requires taking extra care to ensure each hinge is mounted square and at the exact dimensions on the board so the hinges would work in unison.
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- Kathy on Aug 1, 2015
I would like to use a 16 in mattress that I really love.. Would it be possible to use this hardware?? It says just for 12 inches!!
BEST ANSWER: I would say that a 16 inch thick mattress would not work. The plans call for the side panels to be 16 inches wide. the mattress sits in a box that has a 3/4 in thick bottom and a cross member that is 3/4 inches thick combined 1.5 inches subtracts from the depth of the pocket where the mattress would fit. I believe you could adjust the dimensions to make it work, but it would deviate from the plans so you would do it at your own risk. I use auto cad- light and often change plans but am very certain the plans would work.
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- Phillip E H on Jun 27, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 19, 2015
I'm using a cot mattress (from Canada) which is approximately 30" wide. Looking at the kit, it seems that I should be able to build the bed to fit any size mattress. Is that the case or am I restricted to a traditional twin size as the smallest one possible?
BEST ANSWER: I bought my kit from rockler and modified it extensively. I'm an engineer and had the skills to do all the stress and moment calculations to make it work. If you're handy, the smaller bed may work ok but you may have to add counter weight to keep it balanced.
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- Dwight H on Mar 10, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2015
what is the profile as it is lowered? I have a ceiling fan in the room to miss. Wondering if they have a hardware kit that keeps the bed low as possible yet ends with it being off the floor
BEST ANSWER: So the bed pivots on its axis at the head board and rotates down. So if you take a stick of sorts and cut it the length of your bed, hold one end against the wall about a foot up off of the floor and just pivot it up and down you'll get an idea of the travel. The bed is at it highest point when it is stored as you pull it down the end actually moves lower. Hope this helps.
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- Jack D on Mar 10, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 3, 2015
Does the bed require a lock to keep it in the raised position?
BEST ANSWER: This kit comes with everything needed to keep it in either position and is secured nicely without worrying about falling down on a person, child or pet. Proper alignment is essential to making all of the items work well with each other but once you have all the measurements laid out you are good to go! Enjoy!
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- Shannon S on Feb 14, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 25, 2016
I would like hardware only for the bed and not the bookshelves. Do your kits come only with bed mounting hardware?
BEST ANSWER: The picture is an example of how the bed could be done. The hardware is a separate thing. You can design the bed how you choose.
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- James S on Jan 29, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 24, 2015
How thick can the mattress be?
BEST ANSWER: We are using an 8-9in mattress because that is what was on our old bed. I would say you could use up to a 12 in mattress
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- Robert F on Sep 24, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 5, 2015
I would like to use reclaimed materials milled to 3/4" thick and glued up for the side and front (when closed) panels. Any reason this couldn't be done?
BEST ANSWER: Scott. I've built two of these and just about to start construction on a third one. Your question is a valid one!! There is quite a bit of stress on the side pieces where the hinges and lifting piston are located. There is virtually no stress on the front of the cabinet (the part that faces the floor when the bed is lowered. I assume you are trying to go for a somewhat "rustic" look to the piece as you are considering using reclaimed lumber. My suggestion would be to use plywood as recommended in the plans, then just face the ply with your reclaimed lumber. If possible, just mill the lumber down to 1/4" or less. The advantage to doing it this way would be structural strength and stability for the entire mechanism. The plywood provides structural strength for the hinges and piston, and eliminates seasonal wood movement so the unit functions perfectly in any conditions related to humidity and wood movement. The added weight of 1/4" material to the face and the sides would not create a problem. Hope this helps. Alan in Austin, TX
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- A W on Feb 2, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
will a memory foam mattress be too heavy? queen--8'' thick
BEST ANSWER: Probably not, the only problem is if the mattress is too light; the bed won't stay down if the mattress is too light. Having it too heavy wouldn't really be a problem. Just take a little more effort to lift it back up, but wouldn't create any problems with the mechanism.
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- A W on Dec 26, 2015
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
Bed thickness- with so many options for beds these days, pillow top, memory foam, cooling gel, the beds are thicker than a plan mattress. I purchased the basic full size kit. My question is how thick of a mattress is allowed so the bed can close properly?
BEST ANSWER: I believe that memory foam is not recommended since it sags in an upright position: it has no inner springs.
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- Dan G on Sep 29, 2015
can I make the cabinet depth be 12" instead of 16" with a thinner latex mattress?
BEST ANSWER: It may not be just the mattress depth that you have to worry about. You should check with Rockler to see if the lifting mechanism will work with a shallower depth. It seems to be designed to accommodate the original depth. The main rod is attached centered 6" from the wall. You could move this closer but then you might not have clearance to lift the bed and clear the wall at the head. I actually altered the height because I didn't have the clearance underneath a soffit but I didn't have any limitations on depth.
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- Steve W on Feb 26, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 30, 2016
Will this work on a mattress that is a full?
BEST ANSWER: Not sure what product you are referring to. If you're using Queen hardware on a full you can add counter weighting to the inside of the foot end to get the proper balance.
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- Dwight H on Dec 30, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2015
Would there be any problem with making this 1 inch shorter and narrower if I have a mattress that fits?
BEST ANSWER: I have built two murphy beds with this kit and they turned out great. I don't envision any technical problems with the adjustments that you propose. The biggest challenge will be modifying all of the dimensions and cut plans to compensate for the changes.
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- Linn Z on Dec 26, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 9, 2015
I am building a murphy bed for a client who is very concerned about the effort to raise and lower the bed. Is there any mechanical or geometric adjustment to change the lift/lower effort?
BEST ANSWER: There is no adjustment, using a lighter mattress would make lifting easier, that said however, it's not difficult to raise or lower it. Had someone asking a while back if their toddler might try and lower/raise it and get hurt. It takes more strength than a 2-3 year old could muster, but it doesn't take a strong person to make it work either. Hope this helps. AW
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- A W on Oct 14, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
I just want to put the bed in a regular closet (no cabinet). The closet opening is large enough for the bed to be stored in and come down. Will this kit allow me to do this?
BEST ANSWER: The answer is both yes and no, let me explain. The mechanism that hinges the bed, and the "pistons" that help raise and lower it, require very specific measurements for location and spacing to work correctly. The pictures shown include side cabinets for storage which are certainly optional. The instructions and the video that come with this set don't include these side cabinets. Making the bed fit into a closet is certainly possible, and without these side cabinets, it will work just fine. If you're thinking of making the bed and trying to attach the hinges and other hardware to the sides of the closet, this would be VERY difficult. Just build it as instructed, with the sides, "headboard", and top, then slide this entire assembly into the closet would be the way to do it. I've built several of these (never tried to put one in a closet though), and they work very well. I just bought another kit to make one for our guest room, and will be building it w/o the side "bookcases". This would be the way to go for your application too. Hope this helps. AW
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- A W on Sep 14, 2016
- Purchased on May 2, 2015
if you modify the Queen Kit to fit a King, won't it just require more strength to close the bed?
BEST ANSWER: You're correct in thinking that it will require more strength to close but the biggest concern is when opening the bed it will be extremely heavy and you could easily be knocked to the floor and pinned. Be very careful with changing the manufactures specifications.
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- Guy K on Apr 18, 2016
- Purchased on Dec 19, 2014
Must I use an inner spring mattress? I Love my mattress, it is made of light weight soy based foam. It is a queen size, 12" deep.
BEST ANSWER: The weight of the mattress holds the base down. If the mattress is too light, it will retract on its own when not occupied. I suppose you could add some sort of hook, but that would not be part of the installation plan.
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- David G on Apr 12, 2016
- Purchased on May 4, 2015
For the Full size deluxe Murphy bed hardware kit, are we able to raise the height of the bed when it is folded down? We would like about a total of 26 inches including the mattress off the ground.
BEST ANSWER: Should be no problem. When folded down ours is at 21" high and the bottom of the frame is 6.5" above floor. Three important things must be done. 1) On the two large vertical "frame members" mount hardware as described AND THEN add 5" more to the length and that's your new bottom cut off line. 2) the two "legs" that fold out also will need 5" added, but mount hardware from top of leg as described. Keep in mind you might want to make the "fake" legs the same length. 3) Molding height on bottom front may need to be increased. This new height should still leave room between bed frame and ceiling. Hope this helps..........Laird
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- Laird W on Jan 18, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 18, 2015
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Well made and Well supported
I love this kit! Added a Murphy Bed to a 3rd bedroom for occasional use. Had to use this Full Size kit as it had the shortest bed height. It had to fit under a heating duct, so overhead space was severely limited. Kit was a little underwhelming when it arrived as the under bed support was not included. Seems you have to make your 3/4" X 3/4" by 48" long support out of wood to connect the fold out legs. I used a 5/8" ID piece of aluminum tubing, painted it crackle black and it works and looks much nicer. The kit comes very complete and the instructions and video are top notch. Do be aware there are two sets of instructions, colored orange for particle board and green for plywood. What the instructions don't say is they only care IF the bed frame is particle board or plywood due to the difference in wait and where the supports need to be mounted. I called the factory for help, and the engineer said since I was covering my plywood backboard with Masonite bead board, I should use the particle board instructions. When I mounted my frame to the wall during construction, I could not get the hydraulic cylinder to engage and called the same engineer back. You would not believe the level of support this company provides. They took back my cylinders, compressed them in the factory and returned to me for no charge! Shorter cylinders fit like a charm and the bands that hold the cylinders compressed fell right off after installation. Love this kit.
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Murphy Bed ready for Mrs Murphy's visit!
Quite a project!
Just announced to our friend, Mrs Murphy, that her bed is almost ready for her visit!
We moved from a home that had room to sleep at least 6-8 overnight guests to one with a single guest room that needed to be used as a sewing room too, so this unit will make the most use of our limited space.
Admittedly, we shopped around, comparing the cost of commercially built ones to a few different "kits." Not only was this one the most practical, but it seemed that the hardware provided was better than others.
Included plans were useful but since Don is a cabinetmaker by trade, he did make some adjustments.
Ex, he didn't care for the 4 handles in most illustrations and added 2 half circle shelves to give the leg blocks a reason for being there. Since the shelves are small, I put non-breakable figures on them... in case we forget to remove them before opening the bed! (The shelves rest on the floor when unit is open)
In addition, he pre-finished EVERYTHING, right down to the final coat, then assembled the unit according to the plans. The cherry stain matches a pair of dressers he made over 50 years ago that are in the room (& contain sewing supplies!).
The molding on the front hides the joining of the 2 front panels and has 2 "V" grooves to conceal the finishing nails used to apply it.
He gave me side shelf units to store some of my sewing books and knick-knacks and the lower cupboards for linens that will be used on the bed.
Our 2 daughters and a son-in-law came over for a work-party to help install everything last Monday and it came together quickly and without a hitch!
On Tuesday, Don picked up a board and fabricated the crown molding. Yesterday, he installed it for the finishing touch!
Don cautions that 3/4" lumber is no longer 3/4". He had no problems on that matter, but it might be good to warn less experienced woodworkers on that point.
NOW .. we go mattress shopping!
Just announced to our friend, Mrs Murphy, that her bed is almost ready for her visit!
We moved from a home that had room to sleep at least 6-8 overnight guests to one with a single guest room that needed to be used as a sewing room too, so this unit will make the most use of our limited space.
Admittedly, we shopped around, comparing the cost of commercially built ones to a few different "kits." Not only was this one the most practical, but it seemed that the hardware provided was better than others.
Included plans were useful but since Don is a cabinetmaker by trade, he did make some adjustments.
Ex, he didn't care for the 4 handles in most illustrations and added 2 half circle shelves to give the leg blocks a reason for being there. Since the shelves are small, I put non-breakable figures on them... in case we forget to remove them before opening the bed! (The shelves rest on the floor when unit is open)
In addition, he pre-finished EVERYTHING, right down to the final coat, then assembled the unit according to the plans. The cherry stain matches a pair of dressers he made over 50 years ago that are in the room (& contain sewing supplies!).
The molding on the front hides the joining of the 2 front panels and has 2 "V" grooves to conceal the finishing nails used to apply it.
He gave me side shelf units to store some of my sewing books and knick-knacks and the lower cupboards for linens that will be used on the bed.
Our 2 daughters and a son-in-law came over for a work-party to help install everything last Monday and it came together quickly and without a hitch!
On Tuesday, Don picked up a board and fabricated the crown molding. Yesterday, he installed it for the finishing touch!
Don cautions that 3/4" lumber is no longer 3/4". He had no problems on that matter, but it might be good to warn less experienced woodworkers on that point.
NOW .. we go mattress shopping!
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Turned a den into a spare bedroom!
Our condo had no good option for sleeping overnight guests. This kit and it’s instructions and accompanying video took all of the mystery and uncertainty out of the construction.
We were able to complete it in four weekend days and a few evenings. It works smoothly and has already been tested by my son and daughter-in-law to rave reviews!
We were able to complete it in four weekend days and a few evenings. It works smoothly and has already been tested by my son and daughter-in-law to rave reviews!
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murphy bed
this is the second one I have built. the hardware is unbeatable and the plans are practicaly goof proof
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Vertical bed hardwear
The hard wear package was complete and worked as I expected.
We have since sold the house so i don t have a photo.
We have since sold the house so i don t have a photo.
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as advertised
I originally intended to build the bed into a bookcase, but opted to make just the bed. It was fairly easy to make even with limited experience. My main limitation was my skill on the table saw and a couple botched measurements. Other than that it went well and the be is certainly what was advertised. It works beautifully.
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Easy to follow instructions with the hardware kit, Thank You I have been adding a few things as I go to strengthen the frame. I would recommend this hardware to anyone thinking about a Murphy Bed.
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love this bed!
We have a cabin in northern WI that was built by my husband using old barn wood and other recycled materials. For the past 30 years, we have been sleeping on a screened porch that doubled as a gathering spot for cocktails and evening talks. Needless to say, the bed has taken up a lot of space. We decided on a Murphy bed last winter and found this design. We used the exact materials recommended and measured twice before cutting once. We hauled the cut wood up north and had it assembled and installed in 2 short days. We also installed some extra screening on the bottom and lower back panel to mouse proof it. We absolutely love this bed. It's easy to raise and lower and it almost doubles the usable porch space. We couldn't match the barn wood, so we used birch plywood for the contrast. This is one of our better DIY projects.
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Best value Murphy bed
We looked at a lot of different options and products to create a Murphy bed that would fit in the space we had set aside for it. This mounting hardware was a great option and the best price. The directions were easy to follow and resulted in a very smooth operating bed. Although it said not to modify, we did - paying special attention to the weight of our building material and the original dimensions in the directions. We love it!
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Great product.
I really enjoyed building this bed. The instructions were very clear and complete and the video was a big help. I would advise watching the video at least one time before you start the project. Very easy to operate.
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