How to Build a Murphy Bed - Part 2

[@phoebebaker1575]

Nice to see a Murphy bed construct that doesn’t require expensive hardware. For the top molding board that flips up and down, it would be useful to use a hinge that snaps open (like a kitchen cabinet hinge) so that the board could stay in a flipped up position until you flip it down, thereby making it easier to fold the bed away.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

That is an amazing Idea! I will be sure to incorporate that in any future builds. Thanks so much!

[@alex-g-hxl]

No hardware required but superman’s strength might be required 😂

[@GUIDE_Nico]

@@alex-g-hxl well over 100lbs for the bed to come down

[@Struthio_Camelus]

@@GUIDE_Nico That 100 lbs depends greatly on the mattress.

[@lewistorres593]

@@SimonSaysDIYdo you make these beds for sale if so how much will it cost for that same bed with a queen size mattress?

[@terri100134]

I've been searching for the most cost effective design, I think I've found it! Thanks so much.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Wow, I really appreciate it! Thanks! 😁

[@subratalove8199]

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[@tighecrovetti2844]

That top board on a hinge is pure genius.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :D

[@bigfoot8994]

Far better and simpler. U have used only ordinary hinges instead of the costly and confusing hardwares used by others. Thanks a ton 👍👍👍

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! I’m glad my video was helpful! :)

[@whyme7996]

only problem is that those hinges he used are not made for the constant use and angles of pressure that a Murphy bed entails. They wear out quickly and cause undue stress upon the users. That is the reason there is "confusing" hardware involved in creating many murphy beds.

[@charmawingingitlewis1259]

I have been looking for this for so long. Nice in expensive, no costly hardware

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@tomandover]

Watched a ton of videos before starting on my Murphy build. This is BY FAR the best, most informative, well-explained one I've seen. Can't thank you enough!

[@vickigonya9432]

I've been wanting to do this for a while. Using a twin on its side so I have a low cabinet, and bed for my grandson😍 watching you gives me confidence. Thank you!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

So happy to hear that! Good luck on building yours! :)

[@MellissaSims]

Best DIY Murphy Bed that I've seen. Definitely love the look

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Wow, thank you!😁

[@andremelo4526]

Loved the video, really instructive and not just some adventisment forcing me to buy some expensive Kit.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@panth3r26]

Nice work. I wish I could do something like that. I was looking at king sized Murphy beds and they aren't cheap. I tried doing some projects with scrap and it turned out better than I thought. But still need a lot of practice. Can't cut straight enough for big projects.

[@azizhaqeem6480]

Wow!!! You are a genius with your woodwork skills!!! Amazing encouragement for perfection!!! 🇬🇧 Best Regards from Manchester. United Kingdom 🇬🇧

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! Cheers! 😁

[@tomrybak3074]

Very well thought out design and final construction. Anyone with building skills could figure this out with your detailed presentation. I’m sure experienced fabricators might bring their own ideas on how to achieve the results they want on certain parts. For example, using 1/4 inch plywood on the front facing of the platform and 1x4 inch internal structure would reduce weight of the mattress platform. Including wood glue along all the joined surfaces will improve strength. The locking pin could be placed at a slightly lower position if it’s too high for the end user. Some type of spring latch could be used instead of the pin to eliminate anyone forgetting to lock it in the upright position.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much for the tips! 😄

[@KarlsLabReport]

This looks like a very simple build - with no exotic hardware. Thank you!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😀

[@krzbwags]

One of the best looking DIY Murphy beds I've seen. Nice job!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😀

[@peterferrydriver]

You are one brave dude painting inside without a drop cloth. Nice build.

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Excellent job. It looks terrific. The addition of the shelves is a really nice idea too. A+ execution of a Murphy Bed.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it :)

[@kevinhwcrabbe-mr3dy]

Well I love how you made that that would look great in our home here in Pincher Creek Alberta Canada

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!

[@shannono8397]

stunning build, Oh my gosh! WOW!!! Well done, looks like the best Murphy bed~

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@robbrown6495]

Enjoyed the video, and also the fact that it's a cheap build. I would have considered adding a board sticking up on the top of the base to prevent the mattress from sliding down when lifted up.

[@fizbinsfire]

Black trim would if really set this off well. Beautiful bed. Well done

[@SimonSaysDIY]

That would be sharp! Thanks!!

[@ricardosg80]

It`s great to see another proyects and share the process, Very helpfull.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@mrimperfection1112]

2 yrs late but liked it. Great build.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@mattosmith4811]

This looks great. Well made, good design, good explaining how the trim covers and makes it look professional. I’ve been looking at a few designs. The only thing I question is why didn’t you put a small wooden lip around the edge to help hold the mattress. Everything looks soo good but functionally it’s annoying to have to cable tie the mattress and remake the bed each time. I’ve seen other beds with small wooden lips and small straps over the corners to support the mattress and fitted sheet. I would want to put domes on the wood and duvet to hold them in place. I love the top opening trim on the hinge.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for the tips! You have some great ideas.

[@PHE4_]

I need this in my living room. Really great build!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! :)

[@daniloreyes1792]

Good job, Brother, nice to meet you work... HONDURAS, CENTROAMÉRICA.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! :) I really appreciate it! Hello form the United States 🇺🇸!

[@marcosg9736]

This is one of the best projects I have seen 👍👍👍

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@chrisl6816]

This build deserves 1m views. Final product looks great and production quality is very good, too!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it :)

[@lofinnell]

This nice . I will point out though that the mattress needs to be secured to make sure it doesn’t move around when in use. A 1 inch wood must be addd around the bed.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Yeah that would help. Great idea and that wouldn’t add much weight to the platform. Thanks!

[@carmensumlin4294]

DANG! I NEED you to build this bed for my guest room!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@Las_cacas]

i realize this was uploaded a year ago... since your already in the M12 platform i really recommend the Milwaukee pin nailer... its a great tool and no more hoses!

[@davidsmeall5363]

Velcro on bottom of mattress would be a good addition.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Very true! Thanks! 😁

[@ritareilly8548]

I think I can do this! Your plan was easier for me to understand and you have great insurrections! I only want to create a desk for the front. Thank you so very much!!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! I’m glad the video was helpful! :)

[@jameshunt4071]

Totally sweet. Really nice finish.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks a bunch! 😁

[@billday8501]

Thanks Simon. Have been thinking out my Murphy Bed design for a couple years - while knocking out the many other honey dos in our retirement/forever home, and it’s turn is coming soon. I like what you’ve done - nice job - and several of your design features not only work for me, but solve some of my problems, so I’ll definitely be incorporating into the one I build. Just wanted to give you props and also let you know you earned a new sub. Keep creating my friend!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! 😁

[@melissab8500]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! :)

[@alisachavez887]

great job is the horizontal wall bed basically built the same

[@donavan.anderson.7521]

Just found this and would live to modify it in a sliding bed too and I would eventually half the width

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Nice! 👍🏻

[@lynnguzzi]

Nice, clean job, you work well, Bud!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@artreyes5226]

Really Great Project idea!!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@mitabarot-rana4572]

Another awesome project! Thank you so much as we’ve been looking for an easy and simple way to build Murphy bed…very encouraging! ❤️

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@brocky78]

Great build

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@yvettemesa988]

Best design I've seen thus far - sturdy, clean, and easy steps to follow. If I may ask Simon, what was roughly the total expense of the project?

[@surajithkm]

Thanks Simon. I will try building it. Regret, not DIY, but through my creative carpenter, Nixon.

[@MrsElinMaria]

Looks awesome! I like that you don’t need any expensive Murphy bed kits

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@brendabaxter9297]

Awesome!! This is a beautiful piece of furniture anyone would be proud to have!😍

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@starlaferguson1893]

Wonderful

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!!

[@4evermykids1]

i like the build but for me the paint makes it look like mdf board i prefer stain over paint but thats my preference im going to give it a try thank you for sharing

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! Good luck with your project!

[@1Vampire35]

Very nice! Most impressive!! I've been thinking along these lines of using door hinges. My room is a bit shorter in hight than yours so I'll build mine horizontally. I like the idea too of putting the legs on the end and having a hinged piece of trim hide them!👍 In reading some of the comments regarding the hinges, if I'm thinking correctly, this would not be a piece of furniture used day in and day out. So the "use" factor would/should be minimal. And as for being "amorous" on it, even well constructed big box store beds break under THOSE conditions!!! ROFLMBO 😂 Keep up the good work and keep those ideas coming! Thank you.

[@Struthio_Camelus]

I'm more concerned about the bolts that hinge the legs at the outer end of the bed. I might over-bore the holes and use bushings to run the bolt through. that would increase the weight-bearing surface and shield the wood from being chewed by the bolt threads.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Haha thanks!!

[@artwithdad5131]

Beautiful

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😁

[@ArmandoMartinez-xs9ye]

Very nice job. Thanks for sho this vidios

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Your very welcome! Thanks! 😁

[@rohan_18]

To be honest when I saw the first video I thought this is not gonna come out good but damn you proved me wrong with that finished product . Great job hope when I make mine it looks ass great as yours or some what

[@SimonSaysDIY]

haha yeah, the frame was not pretty! Thanks for watching through to the end! :) Good luck on building yours!

[@samntulini2114]

I enjoy to watching your video my brother

[@Old5Ten]

if you put a stop at the mattress head it will not slide when you flip up the bed

[@melperez]

This looks so good. Makes me happy 😊

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I’m glad to hear it! :)

[@bacchusstef]

Good job, congratulations.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@loydalexander154]

Dude you done a good job for sure 👏

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks!! :)

[@nguyenduong4923]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ good job.Thank you.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it. 😄

[@nguyenduong4923]

@@SimonSaysDIYI love to see you working.I am small women and live in small room.I wish one day I have a beautiful bed wall like that..Always see your video and like.Thank you.

[@JourneyWithUs13]

❤nice bro, hello 👋 from Australia 🇦🇺 and Kia Ora 😊 FROM Aotearoa NZ🇳🇿

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Hello there! Thanks for watching!

[@JerryOhh]

8:40 ohhh just chill... anyway nice design of Murphy Bed

[@SimonSaysDIY]

lol Thanks! :)

[@epoca1507]

Muy interesante, me encanta ya me dio una idea. 👍

[@chipdr911]

very nice

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@mbrand4641]

Hey brother amazing craftsmanship!

[@julianchandler8572]

I need one of these this is 👌

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@alltingsalma]

Turn out great! Your work is amazing!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much!!! :)

[@his.purpose]

Whoa! Everybody mounts the "drop legs" on the sides of the bed. But no, not SimonSaysDIY! I love the look of the cabinet. I do believe that I'll be using your design for a CTC that I'll be working on soon. Cargo Trailer Conversion. Great project! 🤓 👍 💯

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much!! I’m glad my video could be helpful!

[@martamariadamasio2960]

Great! I really Love it!

[@hippopotamus86]

It was certainly tilting forwards before you put the screws in (or the walls are uneven). Either way, always best to secure it. If I were to do this, I'd surely use a murphy bed kit with the springs or air pistons.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@selfdisipline4007]

Wow amazing bro.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you so much 😀

[@sirbirdhakoo1827]

Awesome mate thanks

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😄

[@matukiosafaris6508]

I like your work

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! :)

[@kellysean25]

brilliant project!

[@sylvanave3923]

nice build. when the unit is in the upright position, what is holding it in place (preventing it from falling)?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

There are several argue screws anchoring the cabinet to the studs in the wall. As for the door, I drilled a hole through the cabinet frame and into the bed frame. That hole is for a metal pin or large bolt that locks it in the upright position. You want that pin to be at the top of the door so that the leverage isn’t working against it. To unlock just pull the pin out and it’s free to move. Thanks! :)

[@ofirose5000]

Very nice. But is there enough room for 2 pillows when the bed is flipped up ?

[@FreevideosBH]

Thank you man!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! I appreciate it! 😁

[@norbertozaragoza2482]

Amei excelente los 2

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@patrikbergqvist6988]

Very nice .👍 but to heavy frame

[@poolgnome]

Any plans to add struts? if bed is heavy how is that done?

[@jesusvega3832]

Fantásticas ideas!!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@lypich750]

Good idea 💡

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😄

[@kingcooking9998]

I think i could make it with horizontal position.. using gauge steel i think. To avoid bug.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Yeah that would be great! Good Luck! :)

[@joe230]

Very nice good job

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much!

[@marydavidson8574]

Wow, that is amazing!

[@donaldbrisboe3639]

First time on your site , great job. Is this video for a queen size bed ?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks for watching! Yes it’s made for a queen bed.

[@tonybarkdull1199]

Great unit!. Oh, not a bungie, ratchet straps

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@Romeo9k-]

Love this

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! :)

[@BRAVE6SW]

Nice

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! 😄

[@ahmedsulaiman3828]

Great build, thanks!

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@adoniswelder7674]

New sub,,,,love ur videos from Philippines 👏👏👏👏

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it :)

[@kevinbeaver1667]

Nice work. Is it counter balanced or muscle work? Seems like it would be very heavy?

[@canoeman621]

Is this difficult to lift without helper springs?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

It is easy with two people but one person lifting can be difficult.

[@edmonbasan8554]

thanks for the wonderful explainations .. really good

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks :)

[@mdzh920]

Дружище, классное исполнение! А есть чертежи с размерами данной модели?

[@seanbeharry9319]

VERY NICE !!

[@dcyphrz8532]

That’s sharp! Does the bedding fit in behind the mattress when you close it?

[@adventureswiththechristmans]

Wow... amazing, thanks for sharing.

[@nizhonyclah9689]

Are there other colors to choose t.

[@michellebrooks5582]

Great build 👏👏👏

[@SimonSaysDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@AnEvolvingApe]

My only concern is how well those hinges will hold up if a lot of action happens on that bed.

[@SimonSaysDIY]

It is really solid. I tried jumping on it and didn’t budge however it wouldn’t hurt to add a few more if you are concerned. I also used heavy duty door hinges so that also helps. Thanks!! :)

[@whyme7996]

yep, those hinges are not for that angle of weight application. it isn't about "action" but about the lifting up and down of the bed and the stress it puts on the user.

[@garyhoffman6425]

Do you have plans made in order to build this? If so where can I get them?

[@GUIDE_Nico]

@garyhoffman6425 there's the build list on the previous video. Basically, I grab a pen and paper and write out what I saw.

[@nizhonyclah9689]

What kind of action?

[@cherishwalker9927]

Now that you've had this for a while, have you added springs to help with the heavy load?

[@SimonSaysDIY]

I have not. It is a bit much to lift but it isn’t used much. Springs would be a nice upgrade.

[@rallo6]

@@SimonSaysDIY I'm building a queen murphy bed using your guidelines and setup! Thanks! Great work and design! How would you make use of a spring or hydraulic piston? Just finished completion of the mattress platform! That thing is a damn heavy beast to lift during construction! How deep is your standing frame?

[@shawnmarvin14]

How are the hinges now?