can i know thw size of the whole unit? Since I was painting it, it is not even noticeable. It needs to be anchored in order to safely pull the bed down. They have it for twin, full, and queen. Ever since we bought this house and started renovations 15 years ago we have talked about plans for that room. Thank you for stopping by! Im so excited. But I will jump up and down for joy when Im all finished. Win! I think Im going to have my boyfriend look into this and build it for me! I wanted our guests to be comfortable when they stayed with us. Is there any reason why the bookshelves couldnt be the same height as the bed? For example, the false fronts on the front of the Murphy bed are 1/4 thick cherry in Rocklers plans. Yours is the best looking and straight forward plans I have seen and I love to add bookcases when I finish school and no longer have so many roommates. Thanks. That is awesome! My husband would flip a gasket if I asked him to make one for our den. Has it gotten lumpy? What a gorgeous project and incredibly detailed post! Hope that helps! It takes in blood faster than it can pump it out. I can barely lift it a couple of feet to get out the wine that is stored underneath!
To attach the book case front and rear headers, I made 3/4 dados using my router and a straight bit. Ive done seen a few of these pull down beds working for the Handy Squad doing removals but this hast to be the best one Ive seen done DIY. 4) I plan to have the murphy foldout at the side of the bed instead of from the foot. Put a memory foam mattress in my RV that lifts up somewhat for storage. Very easy to do great instructions. I never thought yoga could be that tough. It is still held securely, so no harm done. The plans that you posted vary some in wood dimensions. Since Sylvia started teaching me yoga, she wants the room enlarged, so now I'm looking for hardware. Needless to say, this thing isnt moving. Sry final measurement for the ENTIRE piece including the desk you later added. There were four of us doing this, but two of those people were our 8 and 9 year old boys. Ive been looking for a good solution for my guest bedroom. Much appreciated.
I realize materials vary in different parts of the country. The first one back in 2003. How wide is the walking space? I am unable to get it to work. Quick question: would it be possible to make the bed/cabinet and attach to existing bookshelves? Here is the updated link in case you are still needing it! Been wanting to do this, and hope to follow your plans!! Could you actually let me know if theres a Newton measurement written on your gas pistons? My husband and I have been considering a Murphy bed for our den for a while now and hubs honey do list has shrunk enough for him to take it on this winter! We have a full size bed, but we could use a queen in that space if we have enough room to do so. Thank Higtron. I've made two with the LV kit, which looks identical to the Rockler version. Its just amazing what you did with the plans for your space!
Was thinking about building my own murphy bed but came across these cabinet bedsand decided to try and build one like this instead. Like I said, it seems a little intimidating at first, but it really isnt hard to build. step one is buying the kid from Rockler. If you do build it, Id love to see a picture of your finished project! The one I bought is actually 50 pounds, but the mechanism still works perfectly. However, after seeing these, I'd go that route for asthetics alone. I will email you the PDF plans now:). Tried clicking the plans link, didnt work. I haven't built one, but I own one of those cabinet beds and can comment on the construction a little. this room looks amazing! I love seeing all the things you make on your site! The actual frame is where I am drawing a blank on building. Ive found that prices vary by region. What steps are changed ? i noticed there are a few options and i want to get the right one. Upload or insert images from URL. One suggestion I have is if you can, assemble as much as you can in the space where it will reside.
All images and text on this site are property of Addicted 2 DIY. You totally rocked it girl! How can I modify this project so that it is Free Standing but Sturdy (especially when pulling it down and bring it back up) without changing (expanding) the footprint of it much? Did you find the maple veneered wood at your local hardware store?
Its definitely easiest to assemble where it will be. Ever since I first saw this a year ago I cant get it out of my head. Hey there! http://www.wayfair.com/Queen-Murphy-Bed-GBVH1504.html. width, length and hight. It all depends on where you live and where you purchase your materials. Thank you so much!! Thanks for sharing! It is mounted to the wall, and very heavy, so you shouldnt have any issues with it moving. Again, another tool that you may not use often, but is absolutely worth its weight in gold when you do. Oh my stars! What power tools and other tools are required (I admit I have not downloaded the plans yet) ? Thank you Sheri! Because the majority of this project is constructed of plywood, youll want to apply edge banding to all of the edges of plywood that will be showing. I always am curious how hard is the bed to pull down and push back up? Nice bed in the photo, btw. I ended up using 3/4 scraps of poplar as shims between the bed and the wall. I gave each a brief look, but youll have to look through each one to see the similarities, differences, and whats included in the prices. Never should have sold it. I tried opening it as well and could not get it to work . The stain color is Special Walnut by Minwax. Thank you so much! I love the simplicity of the quilt and it fits perfectly with the modern farmhouse feel of the room. Its time to reorganize my small house I want to do the exact same thing in my sons room. I do see your desk plans and am able to get those. Is there anywhere else on your site I could find them? Thank you for letting me know. Again, all of these were built with the rocker kit. I purchased the bedding from Target. I think it depends on the user of the bed. Beautiful bed! Yes, the original plans for the bed are from Rockler. I think we had about 12 sheets in all of 3/4, 1/2 and 1/4 plywood. I certainly hope you still check this message thread. In the smaller sizes like twin or full they consume less vertical wall space. He had fake (okay, faux) drawers and doors, complete with nice pulls and whatnot. I dont think theres any reason why they couldnt. Im going to start building this. A wall bed is large, but uses very simple construction. Then it was time to install the gas springs. Im planning on hiring someone to build this for mewill it be a fairly easy modification for a carpenter to do a similar look but horizontal? This is REALLY gorgeous!
Im curious how the mattress stays on platform when you close up the Murphy bed?? Where can I find the 1/4 x 3 x 8 and the 1/4 x 8 x 8 that the plans call for? Hi Cece, the plywood in the bed platform is supported with a dimensional lumber frame to ensure there is no flexing or weak points. The cabinet murphy beds use a thick foam mattress that typically folds in 3rds. And thats funny! This is exactly what I was thinking of when designing my new room so that you do much for posting this. If so, I highly recommend using these plans! This would work PERFECT for what im Needing for our guest room. The hardware looked solid and the plans are very complete. Id love to see photos when youre done building it! Do you have any other advice for us as we prepare to build this? You would have to do a lot of figuring when it comes to every single measurement that takes into account the width of the project. Have you ever thought of adding a Murphy bed to your home? Once the bed was painted, it was assembly time. Thank you for this detailed post! I know that you can get 1/4 hardwood from your local Rockler store or order it online from Rockler. Love it! All three were queen sized beds. Both of these bits I was able to purchase at Home Depot. This is what we are putting in our laundry/guest bedroom. This is EXACTLY what Ive been looking for to revamp my home office/guest room! I just ran across your site while searching for an office/guestroom solution. Its a little thinner and lighter. Yay! I know that my Murphy Bed hardware said the mattress needs to be between 60 and 80 pounds.
There's a Wood Magazine article from a few years back that show the Murphy hardware used completely differently than the plans call for. This will be the PERFECT solution so I dont have to lug out my heat press and just all the things to do my crafting. Mindi recently postedCreativity Unleashed No 114 and a Home Right Steam Machine Plus Giveaway! henk you in advance.. All of the dimensions for the project are in the printable plans, which you can find links for in my post. The mattress acts as a counterweight for it. Ill also be emailing you the PDF plans. Youd just need to omit those parts as you build. All of the links were rockler. Katie recently postedRV Renovation Progress Week 7. Hopefully that helps! i know prices can fluctuate, but just a ballpark figure? Rockler does sell a horizontal Murphy bed hardware kit. Ive been researching Murphy beds as I want to do the exact same thing in our home. Is it possible to use your plans but modify it by making it narrower and using a full instead of a queen mattress? We were bouncing between the plans and ended up cutting our bookcase verticals shorter based on the hardware plans. Installing the bed stops was probably the most difficult and stressful part of this entire project. Thank you! As a note if you don't want it to consume vertical space there is the consideration of a horizontal Murphy bed. By I think well likely go with your plans. You mentioned you have 8 ceilings, but what was the wall space this is on? I just wish we had the time! I don't know how much I'd worry about longetivity, what with how much it get used. I found one version semi-comparable on Wayfair with a desk for $5,300.
With the bed firmly secured to the wall, we installed the pivoting legs and supportrail, the 1/4 plywood mattress supports and the elastic mattress supports. This is so beautiful! Have you noticed any separation between the layers on the memory foam mattress? I used my HomeRight Finish Max to paint it. Part one of this project was constructing the bed platform.
We are planning to build a murphy bed using Rockler hardware in our basement. I find myself staring at it every time I walk past the office and I am so excited to get the rest of the room finished and get moved back in! Marie-Lise. Any help you could provide would be VERY much appreciated! I see the rockler plans but it sounded like you had modified plans? hello, My husband and I would LOVE to build this too, but I want to be sure before I go any further, lol! The finished unit is about 124 1/4 wide and the depth with the desk included is 110. Thanks for all the info guys. Typically the side panels and the top will fold back over themselves, meaning you have to get multiple hinged doors/panels all meeting together out in space rather than a single door connecting to a rigid carcass. I know this is an old thread but I just came across it. None of the big box stores seem to carry it. Im happy to answer any questions about them, plus Rockler has a great support team that you can call any time you have questions. While this project may seem intimidating, the detailed instructions and measurements make it very easy to follow and build. I cant believe the day has finally come when I can share the tutorial for how I built this beautiful Murphy bed! Since I work from home several days a week this will make a perfect office space/guest room. If I cant take it apart I cannot get the framed portion which is tallest in and out of the room. This part was actually really simple.
The benefit of a vertical or horizontal wall Murphy bed is that you can use a traditional mattress that is going to provide better support to the user. He is 13 and enjoys his floor space and has been wanting a desk too. This came out wonderful! The plans call for a rule joint router bit set, but to buy them separately its just a 1/2 x 3/4 roundover bit (for the crown moulding) and a 1/2 by 5/8 cove bit for the 5 1/4 moulding. I have used my desk numerous times while the bed was down and havent felt cramped at all. I found this to be way too much of a gap on each side whenI built and installed the shelves, so I ended up making new shelves and cutting them at 18 3/8. When the bed is down how much space is underneath the bed? Thanks so much for sharing your time and talents with us! The only thing Im wondering is if it would be difficult to flip the plans so that the desk is on the other side. Thanks in advance for your response. Hopefully, I'll develop a habit. Not at all! Beautiful! You cannot paste images directly. The header board: front rail, rear rail and mounting cleats are different widths on my Rockler plans. Also, links to their other models. Ideally, you would want a 2 car garage to be able to move around and build the project. I am not sure why the plans would not work, but I just downloaded them and I will email them to you now:). Amazing !! I secured the bed to the wall with four lag screws. Anyhoo, I have Yoga X tomorrow. Are the bookcases just extra.
That means the world to me:), Katie, this is amazing!!! For this step, Id highly recommend having four adults to help. I've done a traditional Murphy bed (link below) and the project was very easy and fun and went together quick. The kit that I linked to in my post from Rockler is the one I used and recommend for this project. That wouldnt be a problem at all! Roomier for the dogs. We ran into that exact same issue and had to just make it work. The first thing you want to do before beginning this project is read over the plans very carefully. The rest of it does include the bookcases, desk, hardware, etc. I am dealing with a ceiling height of 89 and everyone is telling me I need 90 for a cabinet of 87. Thanks for any reply ! Two to hold the cabinet verticals up, and then one to install the bed stops. I figured if it just lasted 5 years I'd be happy or until I decide to remodel the guestroom again. Wow!!!! http://addicted2diy.com/2016/04/16/how-to-get-a-professional-paint-finish/, https://www.rockler.com/frameless-murphy-bed-kits-vertical-mount. I'll let you know how it turns out. I dont use my router often, so its not something Id ever done before. Hopefully this helps! The hardware is actually quite versitle, especially with a little imagination.
With these products being relatively new I have not come across any plans or kits that I could use to help with the process. Quick question did you remove the base molding at the point where you have the bed against the wall? CONFESSION TIME: I didnt add edge banding to the bottom fixed shelf, which I now regret. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Yes! The benefit of a vertical or horizontal wall Murphy bed is that you can use a traditional mattress that is goign to provide better support to the user.
I LOVE this so much. I've heard a quality spring is better over the long run. It makes me want to make it for every project now! I have not noticed that at all with this mattress and it has been over a year since finishing the Murphy Bed. I was looking for a piece of plywood strong enough to withstand body weight. (We have almsot a 5 month old that keeps us busy and my husband works crazy hours). Yea, her heart is what got Sylvia into yoga in the first place. The bed, the desk, the shelves, what an incredible custom piece! My desk will be at the head of the bed so when the murphy is up, I can have floor space for my chair. It got a little hairy, but we got it done without incident. Make sure you purchase the proper quantities of wood, hardware, and other materials. It will save you from a moment of panic though when you think youve completely screwed up the whole thing. The biggest portion of this remodel plan was the Murphy bed.
Then I can put it in a van and transport it and put it together at the apt as there is no room to actually build it there ( no garage, no extra floor space and restrictive common area rules ). Thanks! That's still in the quest room of my old house. Im planning on trying this project, but Im curious about the materials. You can post now and register later. I built mine in the garage in pieces and then we carried it all into the house and assembled it. Pinning Seriously might try to make this! For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links to products I used to build this project. Have you noticed any problems with yours? You mentioned in one comment that the mattress from your kit needs to be between 60-80 pounds. Hi, I love the Murphy bed and especially the desk modifications you made! I'd personally rather lose wall space over floor space but your house may be entirely different from mine. This is is absolutely beautiful. How is the walk around room on the desk side of the bed when down? Yes, if you reduce the size of the moulding on top, you can easily make it fit into your room! Want more shabby chic & lots of shipman (probably never should have started watched Fixer Upper! We only have 8 ceilings so there wouldnt be enough clearance for me to attach it after the fact. The Rockler plans make great guidelines, but on the second two beds I totally changed the look and style of a lot of it. So far weve repainted the walls and replaced the baseboards as well as ripped out the old carpet and replaced it with wood laminate. The plans call for the adjustable shelves to be cut at 18 1/4 to fit inside the 18 1/2 cabinets. Great program, my doctor gives me rave reviews, even with my goofy heart condition (long story). Your previous content has been restored. I purchased my cabinet pulls and handles from Home Depot. I made the leg support rail out of 3/4 x 3/4 poplar that I had ripped down and then spray painted a flat black to match the pivoting legs. Beautiful!! You want to use the best and safest materials possible and I can feel confident that the PureBond plywood I use in my house is safe for my family. https://www.rockler.com/frameless-murphy-bed-kits-vertical-mount. I will email the plans to you and follow up again with Rockler as to why the link isnt working. How was it held up? How much of a mess is the construction process? Everything stays nicely in place when the bed is folded up. Before we pushed the bed back against the wall, we installed the hardware. Here's a sketch-up I did for the Murphy Bed I built in a friend of mine's basement. We did as much as we could in the house, but ours is also a single story:). Yes, the plans included with the hardware and the plans on Rocklers site are different. Yes I ordered the hardware from Rockler. I can only imagine! The finish is satin. Could you tell me your ceiling height. You also need to consider the sliding base support, which typically needs 6+ precisely-sized pieces hinged together rather than a simple set of swing-down legs that most wall beds use. As for the poplar, yes, that is what I used. The bookcases are completely optional. You can absolutely build just the bed! And you are so right about the materials.
If so, was it easier or harder than building a standard murphy bed. I figured it would be covered with the moulding, but the edge banding does have some thickness to it, so when I attached the front moulding to the book case, it didnt sit flush against the bottom shelf. He reluctantly agreed, though he wasnt quite sure how I was going to incorporate a desk space for us to share.
Vic, Thanks for stopping by and Id love to see photos of your finished project, should you build it! It looks great Heres the link for the tutorial on how I painted it: http://addicted2diy.com/2016/04/16/how-to-get-a-professional-paint-finish/. I have. Mattress, shelving units, AND the desk??? Oh that reminds me that tomorrow is my P90X yoga session last time it killed me. For online roundups, authors are welcome to use 1 image from a particular blog post with a direct and visible link back to my site. I have built three Murphy beds with the Rockler hardware. Join my newsletter list to be the first to hear our latest news! I'm looking for quality first and price second. It would be hard to try to figure that out, because I bought all of the wood at the same time. Once the bed support frame was built, we attached it to the 3/4 plywood that will become the face of the Murphy bed. Hi Kelly. Its not the most inexpensive project when you add up the materials; however, for bookcases, office storage, a guest room bed, and a huge desk, it is quite the bargain. For the bed, I had to attach the crown moulding to the top moulding prior to attaching it. Thank you! It may cost slightly less or slightly more. I have been looking for a Murphy bed and desk combo but none of the ones I am finding I like. . Im sure he will love it! I will be trying to make Murphy Bed. The two additional shelves on the book case are adjustable. They clicked right into place without effort. Its hard to give an accurate price; however, as lumber prices vary depending on where you live. Also, the edge banding is birch edge banding, so its a natural wood color that I then painted with the rest of the project. How can that be done ? Any chance you also made horizontal plans??? My sons room is like the size of a closet so something like this would be AWESOME! I love this idea for our new small space (downsizing from a 4 bd/3ba house to a 2bd/2ba apartment) and the fact that we can take it with us when we move. I was just curious what was your total budget with this project when you finished or an estimate so I can plan for it please if you happen to know. I cant even begin to imagine the shipping cost of that!
I used 1/4 plywood for mine. Nope! However I didnt see any idea of total cost, is that something youre willing to share?
