A Murphy Bed is ideal for any room in your home when you need extra space or an extra bedroom. It gives you the flexibility to get creative with how you use your space.
However, with no step-by-step instructions, it can be difficult to figure out how to put a Murphy Bed together on your own. This article will go through how to put a Murphy bed together so that you can sleep comfortably in your favorite location in your home!
What Is A Murphy Bed?
A murphy bed is a type of bed that folds up against the wall. They were originally designed for people who lived in small apartments and wanted to be able to make more room in their floor space. Today, they are popular because they have a lot of potential uses. If you want to know how to put a murphy bed together, there are some instructions below.
Follow these directions carefully so you can fold your new bed up again when it’s time to go home. If you are working on a murphy bed that has a headboard, you’ll need to follow these directions. Since they are not attached to your wall like a traditional bed, they do have an extra step of assembly and disassembly.
The Parts Of A Murphy Bed
A Murphy bed is a type of furniture that folds down from the wall. This can be useful if you have limited space, or if you need to sleep in your living room while your bedroom is being renovated. Though they are traditionally used as sofas, murphy beds can also be used as beds. There are many options to choose from in terms of style and color, and they come with many different features.
The first thing you need to do when putting together a murphy bed measures the space where it will be placed. Make sure there are at least two feet between the end of the bed and any walls or other furniture items in order for it to fold down completely without hitting anything when it’s opened.
Tools You Will Need
A few things you will need to put a Murphy Bed together are:
- The hardware kit
- Wood screws
- Nails or screws
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Drill with drill bits and driver bits
- Sandpaper
- Stain, paint, primer, and paint thinner for finishing
- Brush for staining and painting
- Dowels, cleats, back brackets, bed rails, bed slats
Step By Step Instructions
- Make sure to measure the area where the bed will be and add a few inches of space on each side. This will allow for the thickness of the mattress and box spring plus some wiggle room.
- Take measurements of your mattress, including width, length, and height.
- Take measurements of your box spring, including width, length, and height.
- Cut out a piece of cardboard that is as wide as your bed frame minus four inches on all sides (or slightly less if you want more give). You will not need to measure this piece because it is made from cardboard.
- Draw a line across one end of this piece of cardboard with a pencil or pen so that it divides it into two equal pieces.
Tips And Tricks
Putting a Murphy bed together may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these steps and you’ll have your bed up in no time!
The first thing you should do is make sure the bed is put on a sturdy surface. If you’re working on carpeting, make sure to use padding or wood blocks so that the screws will go into something more sturdy than carpet. You’ll want to put two of those blocks underneath each leg of the frame when assembling it.
Next, it’s important to make sure that all of your parts are there before you start assembly.
Conclusion
Putting a Murphy bed together can be tricky. There are a lot of factors to consider like whether or not you want your bed to fold into the wall or if you would rather have it fold up on the side of your room. You will also need to make sure that you have enough space for the bed and that it is at least 3 feet from any electrical outlets. But, once all these details are settled, putting a Murphy bed together is pretty easy and should take no more than an hour.
