How much space do you need for a twin murphy bed?
My daughter is wanting to move away from her loft bed but we are limited on space. Looking for other ideas.
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Hi Amanda,
Here is some info that will help you:
https://spacemanager.com/faq-items/murphy-beds-require-how-much-space/
They also have Murphy beds that pull down from side to side, therefore taking up a lot less room. Think of a twin bed sideways against a wall.
https://spacemanager.com/faq-items/murphy-beds-require-how-much-space/
How about using the loft bed space and building a platform bed with storage.
Photos with a lot of ideas. Click on a photo and go to the site.
https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+twin+bed+with+storage&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiRxfK-mL7fAhVOS60KHR80BrcQsAR6BAgEEAE&biw=1536&bih=740
Most Murphy beds need to be bolted into the walls and the floor for safety. Be sure this is something you want for a long time because it's costly to repair when removed.
Hi Amanda! Best wishes on your project. Here are some links that may be helpful to you. Have a great holiday season!
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/measure-murphy-beds-50201.html
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/samueljames48-3631074-space-murphy-beds/
https://www.houseplanshelper.com/bed-sizes-space-around-the-bed.html