Build a Desk Bed
This practical built-in allows you to quickly convert your home office into a bedroom.
Synopsis: Similar to the Murphy-bed concept, the desk/bed built in this article includes a foldaway bed with an attached desk and the desk remains parallel to the floor as the bed is opened and closed. A series of labeled drawings and photos show the construction of the piece, with details on the kits and tools needed for the assembly. You can see the desk-bed in action in this video.
The home office has always seemed like a luxury to me. Unwilling to give up a spare bedroom, I’ve settled for a small desk in a corner of my living room for years. I’m sure this is a dilemma for many people. The first time I saw a desk bed by Hiddenbed USA, I was blown away. It’s similar to the Murphy-bed concept, but in addition to the foldaway bed, there is an attached desk. Not only that, but the desk remains parallel to…
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