Since I have been thinking about it from the first time I saw these kits, and since I’ll be having family visit in June, I’ve finally decided to do it: I’m going to build a murphy bed. The kit came last week. I got it from the Create-A-Bed company. The kit is kind of pricey for just some pistons and clips and bolts, but it’s way cheaper than buying a constructed bed. And in the end, I’m not paying for just the components – I’m gladly paying their price because they’ve assembled all the ingredients for me and given me detailed instructions about how to build the bed correctly.
I’ve only given the instructions a quick lookthrough. They look very detailed. I don’t have very good focus skills or attention span lately. But spring break is the week after Easter. After a little rest this weekend, I should have mental faculties equal to the task. I’m so excited!
WOOOOO-HOOOOOO!!!! If I had any time off, I’d be over there to
wreck that bedhelp install it! I am so, so, so, so, so excited and also incredibly jealous.I will require very detailed photos and minute-by-minute descriptions. Thank you in advance.
Squeeeeeee!
…and then, after the family leaves again, will whichever room gets the Murphy bed also get a disco ball on the ceiling, woofers and tweeters installed in the corners where ceiling and walls meet, a rheostat replacing the light switch to produce subtle “mood” lighting… Viola – an instant ‘den of iniquity’! Good planning, Brad. 😉
Ha, it’s funny you say that because Lauren built my bed!
Hehe… I forgot about that.
I just love how you will build or create anything!! Excellent! And I admire your excitment to follow all those directions. I think directions are hard & confusing….it’s no wonder people deviate from them so often. Well, here’s to a very successful project where the only Murphy involved will be the bed, nay the law.
Btw: will your bed be boxed in to look like a cabinet or a box?
The plans call for it to be attached to the wall (not the floor), so I’m going to try to make it look like a built-in cabinet or something. The trim in that room is white, so I think I will paint it instead of going with a stained wood look. All the wood trim in my house is painted, so I think it will blend in nicely.