Murphy Beds Vs. Our Wall Beds-We Are Better than Murphy Beds

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Dimensions
Comparisons

Construction (The Complete Package)

One question we get asked a lot by customers is whether our Wall Bed is a Murphy Bed ™ (Trademark of Murphy Wall-Beds ® Hardware Inc.)? No, our disappearing Wall Beds differ in some ways from the Murphy Beds Style ™ in design, appearance, hardware and method of operation. Murphy Beds ™ were designed and patented by William Murphy in the early 1900's. Below we show you how our Wall Beds are constructed and how they compare to the conventional Murphy Bed.

Our complete Wall Bed package is shipped in cartons, ready for assembly.

a close up picture of the concealed leg assembly on our wall bed Our bed assemblies come complete with a sleek, smooth working spring lift system and foundation frame. The bed is totally enclosed by a deep 18" cabinet to allow for extra bedding.

The head of the bed has a comfortable inclined backrest with a top ledge for books, etc.

Concealed metal legs rotate to rest the foot of the bed. Instantly your space is converted to a bedroom, complete with a comfortable bed made and ready to use!

a close up picture of the bed frame of our wall bed The Wall Bed frame is solidly constructed of 3/4 birch plywood with solid birch cross members and screwed together-methods used by the best furniture manufacturers, while thin guage metal is used by lower quality Murphy Bed makers.

The cabinet assembly is securely and independently mounted to the wall-not the floor as in some Murphy Beds. This means that when you move out, the bed comes with you, without leaving behind costly damage to the floor.

We offer four types of construction materials for the Complete package:

The Danish Series is made with melamine component panels- A flat, smooth durable surface with white or wood-grain finishes.
The Regency Series features raised panel doors of Thermo Foil Vinyl Laminates in white or rich wood grain finishes.
The Scandinavian and Classic Series are constructed with MDF (Medium Density Fibre Board)-This is very hand smooth, but shipped ready for finish.
The All Wood Series (no particle board) has either recessed or solid raised panel doors- The veneer core cabinet plywood components have solid wood edges beveled for durability. Shipped ready for finish.

Our Wall Beds are built for comfort, using a 9" mattress, the height is 23" off the floor, making it easy to get in and out of bed, unlike some lower quality Murphy Beds.

Assembly of our Complete Wall Bed kits is easy, just using a power drill for screws, as all parts are pre-drilled and the kit comes with easy to follow instructions. If you prefer to build your own Wall Bed, please see our do it yourself packages.

Our beds are complemented by an optional system of side cabinets.

Check our finished dimensions of both the vertical and horizontal configurations below to determine which bed will best suit your room.

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Dimensions

Vertical Finished Bed Dimensions

Size	Height	Width	Depth	Projection
Single	82½"	45"	18"	88"
Full	82½"	60"	18"	88"
Queen	88"	66½"	18"	93"

Horizontal Finished Bed Dimensions

Size	Height	Width	Depth	Projection
Single	48½"	81"	18"	52"
Full	63½"	81"	18"	67"
Queen	70"	86½"	18"	73"

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Comparisons

How do our spring lift Wall Beds compare with piston lift Murphy beds?

During early research and development of our Wall Beds we tested both piston and spring lift type systems. The results led us to use the best tried, tested and true spring lift mechanism we can find.

Wall Bed Spring Mechanisms	Piston Lift Murphy Beds
18 removable springs give a full range of adjustment to accommodate varying mattress weights, giving finger tip control	No adjustment feature-some beds will be more difficult to lift than others.
Discreetly concealed by cover panels, the mechanism is located below mattress level, out of the way of bedding.	Unsightly piston arms are exposed above pillow height. They may interfere with bedding or occupant.
The sturdy, attractive leg system is concealed inside the cabinet when the bed is closed.	The legs are operated by a complicated string, pulley and latch device. The legs protrude from the front face of the bed, marring the appearance of the panels.
The sleek leg system incorporates a cross rail which swings in to hold the mattress in place when the bed is in the upright position.	The mattress is held in with straps which interfere with the bedding.

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