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Murphy beds?
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11-20-2008, 06:20 AM
Does anyone know of a source locally, or have any experience with Murphybeds(the fold up to the wall type for extra space in a small room)? They look like a good addition for a small structure as would any space saving furniture.
Gordon J Tilley
11-20-2008, 09:01 AM
I do. I have on in my teeny tiny condo in the French Quarter which you can see here. It turned a very small space (former stable of main house) into a usable and very charming space. While they can be expensive, I think they are a good investment for small spaces. There is a place on the Kona side that has bamboo murphy beds. They are relatively inexpensive and very practical. That is where I would turn as shipping charges on a murphy bed from the mainland seem like they would be pretty high. You will also find kits on E-Bay to make your own with local materials (or have it made).
I have actually had two of these (two successive small spaces in New Orleans). They can be very elegant and are very practical. Measure carefully for clearance and get the very best mattress you can afford. You are welcome to buy mine. It comes with the condo! E-mail me with more questions.
11-20-2008, 02:32 PM
I've thought of a murphybed but not here. I would be concerned with mildew in the closed up position and would smell very musty when you need to use it.
Royall What goes around comes around!
11-20-2008, 05:01 PM
I would still try to leave it open as much as possible to allow to air out. Stuff in our closet will mildew rather quickly if we don't keep the door open most of the time. Especially in the rainy months.
I have seen plans and hardware for building the bed on the internet. Pretty straight forward. They have some that fold down from the head and the side. Royall What goes around comes around!
11-24-2008, 11:14 AM
I've built a couple and a lot of that sort of thing for boats. It's a nice option. Key is a chair cane or likewise bottom that breathes. They're not cheap to build but simplification can go a long way. Considering the amount of space they save they're more cost effective than many think.
11-24-2008, 02:16 PM
I like the "saving space" part of them. Using a cane type product in the doors that close up the unit along with a deeper head space or deeper cabinet with vents in the side for cross ventilation might work. Maybe I should fire up the old saw!
Royall What goes around comes around!
11-24-2008, 03:00 PM
And there are spring and pneumatic rod types, the piston rod units are 300$ and ship at 10 pounds. Would like to find the real difference in function as compared to the spring loaded units.
But the cane or a ventilating bottom would be good, the kits call for ply, but are adaptable to whatever works. Don't see many, mabe because the shipping is insane for a complete unit.
Gordon J Tilley
11-24-2008, 03:37 PM
gtill,
There is a place in Kona that sells these in a bamboo cabinet. They were comparatively inexpensive. I have tried in vain to find the website again, but I have a friend who may have the link. If I find it, I will send it to you. This is a furniture store with an online presence that has "condo packages" -- pre-selected furniture sets for an entire condo. They have bedroom suites and in one of those suites, they had a bed-in-a-cabinet. The pneumatic rod type do NOT require a base -- they are attached to the cabinet, which in turn must be attached at the top to the wall. That is, they are secured at the wall, and not through the base like a murphy bed. For my money, I much prefer the pneumatic tube types because you don't have to destroy (or disturb) a floor to secure them. |
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