As living space becomes more efficient, two social trends have converged to foster the Murphy beds regained popularity. First, because housing is more expensive, every available area needs to be used in as many ways as possible. Multi-use rooms are an extremely effective way to expand that space. Second, the do-it-yourself boom is still in full swing, as people choose to economize where they can by providing their own labor. Thus, turning a bedroom or study into a multipurpose guest room/work room by building ones own Murphy bed is an increasingly popular project.
The Beauty of an Antique Murphy Bed
Murphy beds have been in existence since about 1900, when William L. Murphy invented the patented mechanism to hide his bed away in the closet of his one room apartment while he entertained. The beds have been in use ever since, always appreciated by city apartment dwellers and homeowners who needed an extra bed in a multipurpose room.
Bed Ideas Including Bunk Beds, Platform Beds And More
A resourceful article discussing types of beds, and how they differ from one another.