Murphy Beds
The Many Benefits of a Murphy Bed
Rumor has it that William Murphy first invented the Murphy bed in the early 1900’s. Apparently, he was ever eager to woo a local opera singer. However, his one room apartment allowed no space for a parlor. It was customary at the time to never entertain a woman in your bedroom and so William sneakily…
Read MoreOnce You Go Custom, You Never Go Back
Compactable hangers. Shoe compartments. Plastic totes. In the United States, it is culturally acceptable – even welcomed – to have lots of “junk” and numerous outfits. Most of us try to keep it organized somewhat, even when it seems out of control. Most of the time we re-organize and place belongings somewhere where we won’t…
Read MoreTips On Proper "Feng Shui" With a Murphy Bed
Got a small space? A studio apartment? A tiny house? Due to the recent minimalist movement, “fixed-up” small and otherwise useless spaces in sheds, trailers, and old cabins have been trending on social media and other television programs as a way be conservative and environmentally friendly. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice based on…
Read MoreGet the Most From Your Murphy Bed
Murphy beds are multi-functional and this is something that you don’t get with a traditional bed. When not in use, they occupy wall space and only use floor space when down in use. In the upright position, the bed can easily be converted into a sofa, bookshelf, desk or table. Having a wall bed in your…
Read MoreBenefits of a Murphy Bed
Wall beds, also known as Murphy beds or pull down beds, were created by William L. Murphy and patented in 1900. The benefits of a Murphy bed are many. For example, it is not only practical, but a money and time saver. There are no box springs used on this type of bed. The mattress…
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