How do you build a murphy bed?
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Hello Tammy,
Please consider having a looking at Ana whites website. There are some awesome building plans there. You might be able to find something you like to consider. Look around for other options there -if this link is not exactly what you were hoping for.
Hope this helps.
http://www.ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-a-murphy-bed-you-can-build-and-afford-to-build.html
Here is one with no hardware kit.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6T1xPC-Iek&t=69s
Here is one with $20 hardware.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nOZvUPZqGU&t=3s has plans on his website
You can purchase kits online that contain all the hardware and mechanisms along with complete instructions and materials list for the wood you'll need. We purchased our kit from Amazon.
First... you should decide what style of murphy bed you want.... then do a Google Search: how to build a murphy bed.... choose the 'more images' selection.... there are lots of different styles of murphy beds.... click the picture(s) you like then the "visit" tab.
Second...Google Search: fold away beds...(more images selection again) you may find an alternate style of hideaway bed that will suit your needs better (we like the one pictures...because we do not have to drill into our tile floors... note: in some versions, the mattress stores in the headboard)
Third... Google Search 'murphy bed hardware kit". There should be a number of sites that sell the hardware kits for the murphy bed. Using a kit should give you all of the pieces and parts you need for a murphy bed that will operate safely.
Maybe one of these videos will help
http://www.stuartdavid.com/content/wall-bed-safety-tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9n5MGkBBU4
http://www.unclebobstips.com/10_Ways_to_Purchase_the_Wrong_Murphy_Bed.asp