I want to build a pull down bed in a bookcase wall.
If you have any suggestions,thoughts or plans please reply.
I want to build a pull down bed in a bookcase wall.
If you have any suggestions,thoughts or plans please reply.
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LeeValley.com has the hardware and the plans for sale.
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I would buy the guts from Murphy Bed and build around it. I would also look at those sites for inspiration and guidelines. I've even seen some Murphy showrooms, too (in FL).
I really liked mine (king size guts, custom surround), but the springs and such are a real, heavy-duty, engineered ####'y. I would not try to built that myself.
PS - my design had a "soffit" with some lights in it that shown down on a picture (attached at all four corners, not just hanging) The soffit was the bed's outer leg when down. I like that better than the big doors to hide the bed. The integral couches are pretty cool, too.
Google: Murphy Bed
We made one a couple of years back. Love It! The mechanism is available through Create A Bed. It's very cool, but spendy. You can use their plans, be modified them a little. We got the hardware from restoration hardware and replace the hardware on our desk to match. If you spring the hinges, replacements are available from Rockler.
My mom used the same stuff, but made hers with a fold down table and mirror on the front. Ours looks like a cabinet.
http://www.wallbed.com/
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do you duct tape the sheets down every time you close it ?!
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We did a little workaround! We took wide elastic loops and attached them to the board that goes under the mattress. They loop up and over the lower corners of the mattress. Keeps the sheet/comforter on when the bed is raised. =) Or, you can buy queen sheets for a full murphy and tuck the dickens out of them.
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Thank all of you for the replys I'll go back and check out the web sites you posted.
I would take a look at Off The Wall Beds. They aren't a DIY place, but I like their beds because they have both mattress and box spring.
I like this design since it puts the space to good use. I've never seen it in person, but seems like a good approach:
http://www.inovallc.com/
workbenth just had a article on building one. Plans ,Places to buy the hardware and everything you'd need.
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You can get the Murphy bed mechanism and bookcase plans for it from Rockler-- 1-800-279-4441 or http://www.rockler.com
Van Dyke's Restorers also has Murphy bed mechanisms-- http://www.vandykes.com
I'm planning on building one for our combination guest bedroom/office.
We've looked at several local retailers, from simple frame assemblies to full bookcase cabinets...all very nice, but the costs have been prohibative....low of $1,200-$1,300 to upwards of $3,000.
I've noticed that there are spring loaded and hydraulic counterbalancing mechanisms. Also, there seem to be those that anchor themselves to the wall vs. those that anchor to the floor. In either case, some planning at the time of framing would likely be quite helpful.
Take a look at ebay. There are several distributors of the spring assemblies and frames at what seem to be reasonable prices.
BruceM