How to make a DIY murphy bed?
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Hab13762148
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I would like the dimensions to accommodate a full to queen size bed in a limited space. Sorry I don't have pictures it's just in the concept stages.
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Full size mattress is 54" wide 72 long. Queen is 60 wide, and I believe 90 long
Joyce Mccarty
on Oct 26, 2016
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https://storagebeds.com/do-it-yourself-wall-b... - where you can order the lift parts for a bed (there are several sites where you can get these parts just Google Murphy Bed kits DIY) The following site claims to have "free downloadable plans". http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/resources/... And there's always DIYNetwork.com - http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-dec... Good luck!
Margaret E
on Oct 26, 2016
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I've never really seen a true Murphy bed, other than in movies. In one of my kitchens, though, a previous owner had built a Murphy table. They started out by nailing wood strips to the wall, inserting narrow little strips crosswise which made very shallow shelves. Hinged at the bottom, and made a wood table attached. There was one center leg that also was hinged .You could fold it up and latch it to the frame up high toward the top for more floor space. This was a tiny little kitchen so the table was perfect for seating 2. Thankfully there was a dining room through the doorway for seating a crowd.
Sharon Russell
on Nov 08, 2016
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I would suggest buying the mattress first, and using it to work the dimensions you need....
Barb in Texas
on Nov 15, 2016
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you may find free plans at ana-white.com ! Good luck!
Sharon Lambirth
on Nov 20, 2016
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I'm still within it but all the comments have been so helpful. They keep me moving forward! Thanks all!
Hab13762148
on Nov 20, 2016
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