How to Build a Hidden Guest Room w/ a Murphy Bed

[@PrimoLife2]

I think I would add a collapsible desk surface on the wall of the bed’s bottom. That way it can be office space, but fold up when the bed is in use.

[@cjd5255]

That's what I was thinking!!

[@ImDBatty1]

there's a company that makes these already... I believe it's called Hidden Bed of Oregon...

[@esterixis]

I like the idea of a work space too, but would use it for crafting and/or sewing. I'd use the remaining floor space for exercise equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands, etc.). I hate using my dining room table for crafting.

[@Jewelznme]

Yes! I thought of adding a beautiful hand handle to make it look like a closet so it’s not so awkward

[@bengali481]

@@ImDBatty1 I bet it costs a lot more than this DIY version.

[@scubatrucker6806]

Add a couple of recess lighting above the pillows would be a nice touch

[@leftysarai5246]

this video is emphasizing how you frame the bed to the fake wall. you can customize or put more storage whatever you want. :) all in all great DIY. :)

[@pattitinsley4899]

I agree with you. This is your basic framework. You customize it however you want. Fill the empty spaces, paint it a different color. Use your imagination & make it your own.

[@cireravilob]

The only problem with this, is that y’all make it look so easy that I want to start on my own project right away knowing that I’ll get myself into trouble haha.

[@raultrejo8267]

hahahaha

[@amansilla28]

I totally agree with you !

[@caspernetherlands698]

and 10k worth of tools you're only going to use once lol

[@rwatson2609]

Plus it will be heavy to lift and lower.

[@kathykandel5148]

This is almost exactly like the one I designed. However I Incorporated a 12in work table across the width of the bed bottom that also serves as a leg when the bed is down

[@You_MATTER]

Do you have a video?

[@matthewescobar2615]

Please add a video

[@Azel461]

my husband built one and the bottom is shelving and the shelving is used as “legs” when the “bed” is down. It is ok but, man ! Is it heavy! Would definitely recommend the mechanics involved to make it easy to lift. Most guest would appreciate this so they don’t have to help and I don’t have the strength!

[@lolacole5653]

Smart idea💡

[@jeremywaller9234]

just have to be careful to support the end of the bed as desk support tends to be in the centre of the frame length, and the end of the bed needs support usually - I make one which stays flat when opening the bed but we still need the leg supports as we don't let it touch the floor for this reason.

[@leonorgrandle5960]

I just have to share this. My sister lived in an old bungalow apartment when I was in high school. It was built in the 1920 or 30's, it had a Murphy bed that had a ring bolt on the floor you had to tether to or the bed would flip up. I assume to make it easier to lift and store. One day I cut class and went over to visit. I jumped into the bed to surprise her and the force dislodge the tether. We ended up folded in the bed against the wall. It was hysterical moment we had to fish our self around and use our legs to push the bed down and crawl out from the side. Every time I see one of these bed I laugh 😃.

[@roseteacher1]

Love this idea, but I thought putting doors on the top would provide more storage for my craft room. Wish they'd bring Weekender back.

[@patriotgrammy5273]

Rose Stewart-Fram. What’s weekender. I agree with the top being open. A great spot for comforters and blankets. Could also be open to put artificial plants or something on.

[@helenanderson2065]

Love this! I've been thinking of putting a murphy bed in my small bonus room, but other DIY's looked too complicated for my skill set. This actually looked doable and affordable! As others have said, more storage could be added and the drop-down desk was a cool idea too. This basic build is adaptable to adding other features depending on your skills, but for us beginners its simplicity is perfect.

[@archermark29]

This is a great idea, I have a guest room that is rarely used and I'd really like to turn it into a multipurpose room such as yours. Excellent video

[@melissayes3161]

finally i can hide the guests

[@williamterry3177]

Like Cary Grant in North by Northwest Sleeper Train!

[@Brainwaave]

it is meant to hide the bed not the guests

[@tessaen]

Arjun Gupta r/woosh

[@cassywielander2925]

🤣

[@nellenejooste4636]

You might need to make the bedframe a tad deeper then 🤣 Oh, and remember to chuck 'em out afore they start smelling 😱🤣🤣

[@Supergirl-oo5lr]

This design is the best I've seen. I live in London and we have to live in tiny spaces, this is such a good idea for a studio flat! Thank you so much for this video!

[@fionafiona1146]

The bedframe shifts and twists quite a bit, if you don't see it, getting a Murphy bed and installing appropriate cabinets would be better advice.

[@sherrytee2962]

If you're in London WallbedKing are great, particularly their studio bed is brilliant...I'm ordering a second one for upstairs in my house today. My first has been used down stairs on a daily basis for about 5 years now....a A carpenter can customise whatever you want around it👍

[@Supergirl-oo5lr]

sherry tee thank you so much for the info. I will definitely have a look!!!

[@lauriehuber3040]

We did this in a spare bedroom utilizing an existing closet and purchasing a spring loaded queen Murphy bed kit. Well worth every penny! I would not like lowering and lifting this heavy wood frame. Ours was so easy and only one handed lower and lift. Also a lot of wasted space here. Just my opinion.

[@owenmccord5078]

Laurie Huber bet your bed frame doesn’t twist when you lower it like theirs did either.

[@can-can9]

Thanks for sharing! Where did you get your Murphy bed set?

[@builtbyjessie2209]

CanCan T a few places sell them. A Rockler.com has a Vertical Mount Deluxe Murphy Bed Hardware. With this you skill the pivoting legs in this video. It’s a bit pricey but saves you muscles and whatnot. 🤗

[@eclipsedigi]

@@can-can9 amazon

[@0famz]

Love it! Love how you managed to make it hidden too. I also think the space above the open shelf could have been utilized as a cupboard space for extra storage. Actually the huge space above the bed and the bottom sides all could have been utilized for storage.

[@maudessen573]

I was wishing the bottom sides could have been cabinets for the bedding.

[@cressidaaaaa]

This would be great for a person leaving a a studio apartment or have a room/ workspace like myself. I Love it

[@shelleynobleart]

Wow! Jaw dropped! This is the best idea I've seen all year! So much space saving. And the easy to get pivots were encouragingly doable. Monica is my favorite DIY master. I'd love a more substantial trim for the seam around the bed when up. Maybe a solution that can remain with the bed when down. But everything else was fully inspiring.

[@davidbishop4015]

Fantastic job. You make it look so easy and seemless. I would have never thought something like this could be done. What an inspiration.

[@gglove1949]

Thanks for a practical way to do the bed without having to spend $300 on hardware. What someone does to maximize the use of space around the bed part is only limited by their imagination. Good ideas to brainstorm with on my own work in progress for an all-purpose space in my own home. 👍

[@sarapawsonherrington2595]

I love it! I need to do just this in a downstairs office that hasn't been used in 10 years due to water damage that took that long to repair. 2 years ago more water damage affected the main floor, and then after a 25 month reno, there was more water damage downstairs again, so 6 holes cut in the walls to find the cleanout place in the drain. This project looks doable!

[@casid9929]

Couldn't the trim boards that were attached with velcro be attached to bottom of bed?

[@jewdd1989]

Casi D yeah not sure what she was thinking with this one. Most build a desk attached to the bed so when pulled down the desk becomes the legs that support the bed. Not a fan of Velcroing trim when the execution of this. Hold could’ve been stronger, better utilized for storage and entire form and function well planned 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jewdd1989]

You may want to check out actual woodworking channels to find real Murphy beds. Alm is fantastic, one of the best! Now of course I can’t think of anyone else but just type in “build Murphy bed” and you’d be shocked at the amount of fantastic builds with amazing explanations and demonstrations of every detail involved. I love Monica, this build however was okay and not what she normally is known for

[@jannibal9273]

That's what I wondered, too. I don't see any reason why not. As for other style Murphy beds, yes - there are special kits available but they aren't exactly inexpensive and unless you're really handy and have the proper tools (I'm not and I don't), you have the additional cost of hiring a carpenter or a good handyperson who has experience to install a more complicated type of kit. The other thing is that this project was low cost. Notice she used finished plywood, not some expensive overlay of exotic wood; and she used simply plumbing pipe, cap and flanges plus large "screws" for the pivoting and locking mechanisms - affordable, cheap, easy to install.

[@alewatanabe5355]

JewDd* 89 not really because it’ll be on the way of the legs

[@nicolle2126]

i thought that too but i guess the trim would potentially hit people while they're sitting on the bed

[@valgrant3303]

This project is the "bomb". I am so in love with it and looking at having our guest room done like this. Job well done both of you. Congratulations.

[@treniece111]

I actually wrote into the Weekender for a project pretty similar to this one in my guest room except I wanted the sides to be a closet because I use the room closet for workout equipment storage when guests come. Great video 😊

[@melissah170]

Great idea! I also thought it could be used as an exercise room or even a game room. I like the idea of side closets there.

[@conniefrazier8008]

I absolutely love this ideal and yes I'm going to do this because I need extra bedroom plus a sewing room. This is so cool and what a beautiful room it turned out to be. Its so charming as well...good job you guys!

[@astzfat3319]

Great fun project! TY! Space could be maximized utilizing all for storage. Perfect for guest pillows, blankets and linens. Another option: Table that folds out when bed is closed.

[@annigard8]

An easy & cheaper project than I expected, I love it. All I'd do is maximise the space above the bed to hide away the bedding. Great job!

[@tarynryleigh2455]

Great video! I would add a pass through opening on the inside of the built in shelf on each side of the bed for phone storage and plug ins. I would also put built in shelving all around the bed wall frame.

[@nradt1995]

Awesome job! As usual, you have made people inspired and their wheels are spinning. Some of them, outta control. They are full of ideas all of a sudden. Thank you for the inexpensive and doable project. You are great. ❤ People have been looking at trying to do a hidden bed and not break the bank . So many ideas.....thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!

[@r.mercado9737]

I loved it all! Quite nice, indeed. With a space like this, I would enjoy seeing a hidden office, and library to accommodate 500 books. Semper Fi

[@FiPoSan]

to all the "what a waste of space" commenters, what would you'd rather do in that space? a bathroom? Woman did a great job, give her some credit.

[@melissah170]

Looks amazing. I've never been a fan of Murphy beds but the way you guys made it hidden looks better than most Murphy bed styles I've seen. I could definitely see the second use for the room as a home library or office space. Great job!

[@CJ-ph6zk]

I love it. I am a quilter and wanted a craft room when we downsized to a two bedroom. This is a perfect solution for when family and friends come to visit us in Spain.

[@TeresaG59]

Love it! This is actually what we are wanting to do with our second bedroom, so it is perfect. The other purpose of the room is a craft/sewing room.

[@thatbionicman]

Every person is an expert online. Chill dudes/dudess !! She is just giving us an example. Imagine trying to put every person's idea into a project ? You can add whatever you want. That was not the idea behind this video.

[@You_MATTER]

Thank you. People are so negative, that they miss the whole point. Thank you for explaining.

[@CynthiaArmstrong7]

I love it. This is the exact project that we needed to see as our guest room office is the same size. Thanks.

[@ShanaCali]

I would LOVE to do this in our livingroom. I can't explain the amount of joy this has brought a solution to our dilemma. I am needing a space for natural light and watercoloring, plus my sweetheart mother-in-law to come over once in a while. Huge hugs, Shana

[@ultraviolet13881]

This is beautiful, I love everything about it. I need something exactly like that in my second bedroom. The rest of mine would be my craft room/office. TFS!!

[@kellyanne7225]

Being an avid scrapbooker who still loves the primitive cutting and pasting, I would absolutely have to have that large desk for workspace underneath the bed. When we move to Florida (I pray), our second guest room with the Murphy bed will also be our office space. Oh yes... it will happen!

[@onarom23]

Did it happen? :)

[@kellyanne7225]

@@onarom23 Well, no. Not yet, anyway. However! We are able to winter there! Oldest son got married, future grandchildren… We have plan B! Thanks for asking! 😁

[@MsMykitchen]

I want to do it for my son when he comes to visit. I need a carpenter . Looks great

[@markhorsnell5268]

The concept is great. Others more knowledgeable than I have highlighted any construction/mechanical deficiencies. My question is: if you use it as an office or workout room (inter alia) when it's not in guest room mode, what do you do with all that furniture/equipment when the bed needs to be lowered and take up floor space?

[@honour7495]

Haha right? Where would u move the desk? Or gym equipment

[@kb9847]

I actually want/need to do this in my "office" we are a small 2 bedroom house so my "office" is actually the second bedroom. This is a great template. I would actually create an opening/cubby from the inside for the side tables so they can be accessed when the bed is in the down position. I would also probably put doors along the top for extra storage too. I really like how low profile this is and doesn't take up much depth space. Because it is in my office I would just put a reading chair and side table in front of the bed when it's hidden just to have more usable floor space too. Thanks for this video and build it's awesome!!

[@mela7994]

I came across Monica's weekender videos and was hooked. Every project is easy to duplicate and leave room to tweak for individual's needs. Monica's enthusiasm has always been in the forefront, which I miss in this one.

[@cjd5255]

I think this is awesome and a great start. Def would do some things different with additions and some take outs. But great starting point!!

[@alwayslive7460]

ALL THESE YEARS OBSERVING FOLKS APPLY & WIPE CLEAN CAULKING.. YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON I HAVE E V E R SEEN DO IT CORRECTLY & EASILY, I MIGHT ADD... WITH FINGER & SPONGE .. (RATHER THAN A RAG.. NEVER UNDERSTOOD THAT) BRAVO!!! BEAUTIFUL JOB

[@lmac36]

Fantastic! I can finally hide the bed for unwanted guests lol In all seriousness I love it !

[@quickeasyideacookingfoodti2622]

Hahahh

[@dennycrane4261]

Like this idea instead of the crazy expensive murphy bed kit.......finally lowes creating quality content.....also i like this girl......is well articulated, you can tell she knows construction things, good choice of her as guest.....

[@jpeffley152]

This is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Making the bed in my second bedroom that will double as a craft room/ art studio!

[@MarieVonMelle]

I love this!! There’s nothing wrong with how this was done because this is how they chose to do it. For myself, I too would tweak it a bit and utilize all the space on the sides. Instead of using the space above as some have mentioned, I’d move the bed up a bit higher, add a desk that can be used as the center support on the underside and add longer legs. (This would allow for a deeper depth desk). So when the bed is up, it’s a nice little office or study area. Then it’s a truly hidden bed/guest space. There are a lot of different ways to have done this but this diy video is very inspiring and helps us think of ways to add all our own ideas. 😁

[@katastrophezombie2677]

I love Murphy beds and the hidden theme. Especially the duel purpose room. I would have it as an art/game room and a guest room when family comes to visit. Love the video! Thank you

[@michelleeverett7919]

Since one of my kids when to college, I have turned the room into a sewing room, but I still need a guest room. This is a perfect idea!

[@isabeltabares7474]

Wow that was amazing I wish I could convince my hubby to build me one.

[@LexyStewart-o5r]

Great Video! We decided to go with the prebuilt way, it's so much faster and very affordable. We love our Murphy bed and got it with a great deal at Archic Furniture. Got free pillows as it as well. For anyone on the fence, definitely get one!

[@hugelunatic3322]

Disappointing that all the space above the bed was wasted, rather than building in storage.

[@zaralight1986]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@ignaciobalais3997]

Huge Lunatic agree

[@leolamyerly7221]

I was very upset about above bed storage, I had to dislike this video because of that reason.

[@raynoladominguez4730]

True, there could have been drawers added under the nightstands as well or cubbies for guest shoe storage.

[@carolgrant8242]

I agree, why waste all that space. We can never have too much storage space.

[@juliohur4001]

Very nice build. I would like like to mention that being a person with acid reflux issues, I could raise the pivot point by at least 4 inches to keep my throat above my stomach to alleviate acid reflux when sleeping. So happy to view this video.

[@terrijuanette486]

Thanks for such an awesome video tutorial! Now I can see that I can do this myself. I have a guest room that I need to also be my sewing room. Woohoo!

[@katpere8963]

This is awesome. I LOVE IT! This room needs to double as my craft/sewing/office! You checked all the boxes!!! It also replaces the astronomically priced "Murphy Bed" hardware which makes a Murphy Bed a non option! Thank you!! 💙💚💛🧡❤

[@lifeofaimee6259]

Amazing Monica - I would use it as an office space...

[@GinaKayLandis]

Wow - This is a great solution! And, relatively easy - the steps, the flange mechanism, all of it had my jaw dropping! And storage, too?! Amazing! I would love to have this in a room I would use as an office. It is not easy to have a full size/queen size bed for guests when one of the rooms is an office, so this is a great solution! Love your videos and personality!

[@bonniewitmyer7823]

I might have the open shelves facing inward towards the bed. Then make sure there are receptacles on both sides. If you finish the whole top section with a bottom shelf, you could have a lot of storage for sheets, pillows, blankets, comforters and/or bedspreads. Lights above the pillow area would be nice. The shelves could be used for books, tissues, bottled water, lamps, vase with flowers, etc. for your guests. Under the piano hinge tables could be additional storage or a small garbage area. Adding more function to the exterior of the bed would be helpful. A desk for the room could be used that doubles as an extra support for the bed along with extra legs would be good. Framed art could be mounted above the desk. Another piece of artwork would be good above the pillows for the lights to showcase. You could use mounted string lights inside the open bed area, too. Nice concept just needs some tweaking.

[@carol-vg7ue]

Great idea.

[@rainbowfoxmagicgrrrl]

I really like that the inside of the Murphy bed "cabinet" is painted the same colour as the wall, really makes it blend in seamlessly.

[@dianaschofield9101]

I thought there was a lot of hidden storage potential that was over looked or not thought about during the design and build process. But that my opinion other than that a great idea.

[@Lxddiamonds]

I thought the same, I think the right side could have had some drawer storage that would be useful for guests and some shelving along the top as well could have been very nice

[@ednab.9001]

Diana Schofield thinking the same thing!

[@alramos5118]

It appeared to have another 10 to 11 inches of dead space throughout and a huge space above.

[@taminew6238]

I agree that a lot of space was wasted- above the bed space, and the side shelves could be floor to ceiling.

[@LakeLady73]

Quite a bit of wasted space. If you don't need this to be "hidden" you could easily make doors on the top. I would put doors on either side, so guests have a place to put their clothing and shoes.

[@isabellegrenier6047]

This is exactly what I need for my new small condo! I have a second bedroom that I use as a yoga room but want to be able to have guests and have them sleep in a real bed. I'll have to show this to my son, he'll be building it!

[@cekfraun]

I would love to do this in my spare bedroom, so I could use it for my sewing room and for occasional guests. I would use the faux wall (underside of the bed) as a design wall for quilting. I agree that the space above the bed could have had cupboard doors and been used to store pillows and bedding, etc.

[@chanceyjustus3626]

I love your videos. You thoroughly explain everything and you don't rush. Your knowledge, skills, personality, and overall delivery propel you to the top of your game. I'm an instant fan!

[@tevans5932]

You just made my day. I watched many Murphy bed videos, but this one was more detail & thorough with the framing. It has everything I wanted to do with my room, even down to the queen size bed. The only difference with mine was I used 2 heavy duty 5 1/2" square swivels attached where you used pipe. I would have used the pipe, but I had already bought the swivels. This video was so cool to watch. Please make more for DIY videos us GALS who do it all😊😊😊😊😊

[@lorianderson8543]

I like this idea. Couple observations (1) Would have loved to see the top of the bed are used as storage (pillows, linens, blankets etc.) or shelves. (2) Hoping to see the use of a counter weight mechanism or pneumatic arms to prevent the bed from free-falling when setting it up & have it be not as heavy to put back up.

[@scotto8843]

A lot of good ideas and techniques to make a guest room multi functional. I would like to see a video on how to modify the Murphy bed so one person can raise and lower the bed.

[@carlyh6913]

This is flipping awesome. Monica i miss your design show on here, are you making more seasons? 💖💖💖

[@starcanfield6361]

Great idea. If people want more storage, let them add more storage. The bed can get really heavy though - especially as you age. I had a diy one but eventually had to switch out for one with hinges. Just too heavy for me to lift.

[@solomon2424]

Love it! I agree with Huge Lunatic the spaces under the nightstands & above the bed would have been perfect for extra storage! I think it would be so cool to add a large hand painted mural or a large hand painted original picture on the bottom of the bed so that the pieces of wood that cover the seams look like a frame for the mural/picture, which in my mind gives them more of a purpose for being there instead of just hiding the seams of the bed. Hopefully that makes sense! lol!

[@Drewsroofingandhomerepair]

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[@adamhendrix8235]

Neat idea, but so much wasted space. You could potentially do some mold and batten style trim to hide cabinet doors along the sides and top portion of the design

[@kirene5631]

All you people that had rude comments are so uninformed and lazy. The point of these DYI's is to give you ideas and you can to build on it yourself. If you want more storage, then make it, if you don't like the colors then paint yours how you want it. Such unneeded negative comments! Use your imagination and do want you want. If you are just on the site to be jerks, go away. Monica is talented and her videos are helpful.

[@bengully5076]

Nice job. People who never built anything hating “I would have built a space station in that extra space !” Lol

[@gammabanky37]

You have to admit there is wasted space though...

[@chrispan8970]

bravo, to both........ the frame of the bed flexes. more thickness in the bed traverses is needed !

[@shelbyclark3733]

When is the weekender coming back?

[@saulgoodman2018]

It's not.

[@funkylemonade]

Trevor Phillips why:(((

[@saulgoodman2018]

Funky Tina why? Because it’s been 2 years since a new episode.

[@annie8230]

Check out homegating series!!

[@dianastokes740]

Definitely one of your greatest ideas. Would make a great office space: a desk on wheels!

[@johnmonk3381]

I would have tried to turn that space behind the bed into a mini walk in closet. Would have been absolutely incredible to have a bed that folds vertically plus a walk in closet behind it!

[@Irishjay-gu5pb]

I'm totally doing this in my bedroom!!! I need an office/craft room to use far more than a bed!!! Lol, half, okay more than half the time I sleep in a lazy boy anyway, so this idea is PERFECT!!! Thabks for making this look so achievable!!! I'm definitely going to try this!!!

[@chantrvll]

this would be perfect for a young dancer who needs space to practice

[@lowes]

That's a great idea!

[@LooseGarmentGirl]

Thanks for the straight forward build. Monica, it’s awesome to see you, you’re creative as always. A smart solution.

[@keetrandling4530]

Lost opportunity up across the top for storage! That would've been a great place for board games, or for the linens & blankets stuffed in laundry bags inside decorative baskets, and the pillows.

[@rockymits]

I installed a pair of spring loaded garage door hinges in reverse with the galvanized pipe hinge and the possibility of the bed EVER coming down with ANY possibility of an accident and hurting ANYONE is reduced to almost NEVER. Using this install tip, a single person can open and close the bed and there are no loose eye bolts that you need to track. Cheers!

[@nusratjahanahmad]

Just Excellent & Amazing! But just wondering how much it might cost for the entire project including the labour cost !? Thank you so very much!!!

[@gisalivre]

I am Brazilian and I appreciate the help now to resolve the lack of space.

[@speedlimit6869]

Great video for DIY projects, but the night stands and the bed feet are a little flimsy .

[@bbasmdc]

Thank you for posting this video. I know a lot of people have suggested how they would have improved on the project but this is exactly why videos like this are so inspiring - they get us thinking of how we could do it better! Let me also say you have a great presentation style, the lighting is perfect, and whoever edited this video did a fantastic job. While there may have been wasted space behind the bed, there was not a moment of wasted time on the video :-) It was 100% instructions and tips - really great job!

[@bbasmdc]

By the way, whatever else I learned from the video - spring loaded inspection panels!! Who knew??

[@sheilaslowe6340]

Would have finished out over the bed and added doors, so as to have space for pillows, etc.

[@thiscorrosion900]

Yeah, the bed itself, or room needs storage for bedding, and other guest stuff, the only thing lacking. Can always chuck a small bureau in there.

[@lizavelasquez7801]

That is what i was thinking, i think incorporating a short (12") U the entire width of the bed at the top (right under the doors) that is flush so when you lower the bed it swings out and now the leg is the width of the bed, this would make the bed much more sturdy. Now you can permanently attach the cover pieces of wood to the bed that she attached with "velcro" to hide the cracks, i would also utiilize the bottom of the bed with a murphy desk or at the very least some sort of permanent art/picture. I'm pretty sure i just found my next project! Love

[@sheilaslowe6340]

Liza Velasquez, or one of the larger framed pieces of art that folds down to a table with sides of frame becoming legs for the table. Now you have a space for gift wrapping, crafts, etc. Just another thought. The Murphy desk would be the best though.

[@christinewilliams7005]

Great project - thanks so much for showing us how to do a Murphy bed!

[@primproper1955]

Seem a little dangerous if you have a heavy mattress. Will be too heavy for a tiny person to do alone. I love the idea.

[@topherjoe1]

Murphy beds with fold out desks are expensive ..usually well up to 2k....this is a dyi cheapo version and I LOVE IT. I have looked at these for years and this is one clever version although I would put metal corner braces in the bottom part of the frame to prevent the corners from blowing out from the shifting weight of the mattress as it is brought up. I would add a folding desk to the wall and gladly call it my office! There are so many design possibilities with this build, storage across the top of the bed frame (book freak here) perhaps with a library rolling bar and ladder (really a book freak here)More shelving if you wanted it on either side..even cabinet doors covering a lower unit on either side to hold bedding and guest items like a bathrobe, slippers, mini shampoo's and soaps, face cloths, all in a basket of for them to take out and use. Perhaps a bottle and glasses for a night cap lol. Thanks for the idea's

[@rosevolf8490]

Love your work but I see lots of storage lost around the bed...as for the rest awesome as usual !

[@ACEMiller3.0]

I looked at this video MONTHS ago and thought that's a cute idea. Never intended on using it. But now after living in my house for 3 years and tackling some DIY projects the thought of a Murphy bed has come up. After watching hours of content, great content might I add the idea of spending so much on the mechanical mechanisms is a bit much. So glad that this video came full circle for me. Seems pretty low budget and easy to tackle. For those who are saying the space above the bed is wasted. Maybe you could use the side and back wall studs to support the weight of the build. Add a layer of plywood to the top to support upper shelving? Just a thought I'm not a carpenter, just another DIYer looking for ideas and this is a GREAT pocket friendly idea!! Thanks for sharing! 😁

[@annetteh8193]

That would definitely be my craft room. #dreams 🤣

[@lifeisgoodjohn316]

If you are having an guest maybe once a year. This is a perfect solution. If your having guest every two weeks; or grand kids, I agree I would purchase a Murphy bed kit.

[@marrionc2458]

Really fantastic just what I need for a smallish living room that will double as a guest room - roughly how much did this cost?

[@naf.u.2235]

that flange pipe thingy is awesome and i never even thought about something like that i was thinking it needed some sort of hydraulic or spring (like garage door) mechanism! Nice job and great vid! Thanks 👍😁

[@debrahuddleston2551]

Also, I was concerned about the mattress only being an inch above the frame because that wouldn’t work if you sit on the edge of the bed.

[@rottweilerventuresregister7293]

I would put the mold on the outer edges of the bed frame, not the wall with velcro. With that said, you did an amazing job and yours is the only video I saved to use

[@jewdd1989]

Thank you for finally showing the details of the build!!! Often they’re skipped and what was a beginning with lumber magically becomes a complete build 🤦🏻‍♀️. Disappointing you allowed so much waisted space at the top and bottom cubbies

[@kathrynsmith3460]

WOW! so much wish I had any real spatial skills. Awesome concept & execution. Thanks

[@kirisei6632]

Poor design, the entire bedframe twist when pulling down even with 2 person

[@srirampandrangi]

Rightly said

[@pedestrianorwell1984]

The velcro molding and eye bolts don't make any sense either. This whole project seems cobbled together (which is confusing for commercial content like this)

[@kquick0238]

Agreed. Not sure why they didn’t market a Murphy bed kit that can be bought at Lowe’s that would not only resolve the racking but also help with ease of conversion. Poor design which is a surprise to me. She usually does well with creative stuff like this.

[@SamanRex]

Exactly

[@ladygabrielle36]

Cuz it’s plywood and there’s no bed in it yet sooooo😑

[@colrodrick8784]

Ditto the comments on lost storage potential. BUT a really good build and ideas I hadn't thought of before. We did a self build Murphy build a few months ago, transforming our old office into a mostly office, then bedroom for guests just a little bit. Has been great so far. But these ideas are better concerning the build. If doing again I would use the concept of framing up and maybe the hinges and temporary safety framing (which we had a lot of trouble with in our build) plus shelving with doors to access the storage above any old time. So pleased I found this video. Great start. Just the final few percent that could be refined.