In this section of our
retractable bed guide , we help you plan ahead! The
Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that can easily find its place in any room in your home. From the bedroom to the living room to the office, you can
save space anywhere in your house or apartment. How to
arrange a room to install a folding bed ? Follow our various tips to succeed in your layout.
Idea #1: set up a small bedroom
In a small room, it's difficult to push the walls to fit all your furniture. And yet, your small bedroom must remain
functional and pleasant to live in , despite the lack of space. To
arrange a small bedroom with a foldaway wall bed , you will need to be careful to choose the right dimensions but also the appropriate opening direction. Also plan to integrate different storage spaces, in order to best optimize the precious square centimeters of the room.
Which folding bed for a small bedroom?
When
designing your small bedroom , what size bed should you choose for your foldaway bed? If it is a child's bedroom or a guest room and the space is really cramped, opt for
a single foldaway bed or choose
a bunk foldaway bed . In an adult bedroom, choose the standard size for the bedding: 140 x 190. If the room is long, you can choose a foldaway bed with horizontal opening. It will thus take up the minimum space since it will be unfolded parallel to the wall. The horizontal bed is also a good solution if the bedroom has a low ceiling height.
What design for a Murphy bed in a small bedroom?
Even if your room is small, nothing stops you from enjoying a nice decor. In a small room, decoration plays an important role: colors and coverings can
visually expand the space if you make the right choice. Therefore, favor rather light shades, such as white, and do not hesitate to
select a bed cabinet with a lacquered wood effect covering, to reflect the light: a brighter room will also seem larger, while being much more pleasant.
Idea #2: save space in the living room
Save space in the living room with a foldaway sofa bed ? It's possible ! In your apartment or in your house, just because your living room is small doesn't mean you can't make it pleasant on a daily basis.
2-in-1 space-saving furniture makes perfect sense. By choosing a Murphy bed with sofa, you create a real living room space to relax and welcome friends. When night comes, you benefit from a real sleeping area, with
comfortable bedding . Your bed can be intended for daily use, if you do not have a bedroom for example, or represent an extra bed, to receive friends.
What choice of retractable bed for the living room?
When it comes to
decorating your living room , you will be spoiled for choice. Start by choosing the dimensions of the bed. Classic bedding, Queen Size or King Size? Then, select the direction of opening, depending on the configuration of the room. The vertical opening bed will allow you to sleep with your head against the wall, but you need enough floor space to unfold it. Also allow for space to easily move around the bed when it is installed. In any case, in your living room, we recommend that you
integrate storage into your folding bed, in order to further optimize the space.
The library foldaway bed: another good idea for your living room
The Murphy bed with integrated sofa is an ideal choice to organize your living room. But other possibilities are available to you for this essential living room. The bookcase bed, for example, is a designer and practical piece of furniture, which allows you to completely hide the bed behind a bookcase on the front. With the swivel model, the bookcase completely disappears when you install your bedding, and vice versa.
Idea #3: arrange a guest bedroom/office
A foldaway bed to transform an office into a guest bedroom : here is an ideal solution for
successfully setting up a small extra room in your home. Are you hesitating between work space and bedroom to receive your friends? Do both, thanks to the 2-in-1 foldaway bed. The foldable beds with integrated desk allow you to have a real practical and functional place to work, while also benefiting from an additional bed.
What does the office foldaway bed look like?
The office foldaway bed is a large bed cabinet attached to the wall. Inside this structure, the folding bed (box spring and mattress) unfolds in a single movement to offer you a comfortable bed whenever necessary. When the cabinet is closed, you can access a real desk, which is directly attached to the front of the cabinet. The objective is to be able to make this piece completely
versatile , without limiting it to a single use.
Choosing a custom folding office bed
Take advantage of your furniture to
optimize space even more . You can create your retractable bed entirely to measure, to save a little more space. In addition to the bed and the desk, why not
integrate additional storage all around the furniture? Add an extension to the side with shelves or a cupboard, for example.
Idea #4: Optimize space in a student room
In a studio, the challenge is always the same: you have to manage to install a bed, a sofa, a desk and storage space, in the minimum amount of space.
The foldaway bed to save space in a student room will therefore be a natural choice for you! Thanks to this multifaceted piece of furniture, the studio becomes functional and offers
greater comfort in everyday life .
The Murphy bed with integrated sofa
Often, in a studio, it is impossible to
create a real sleeping area while enjoying a lounge area. Generally, the traditional sofa bed is the solution considered. However, the Murphy bed offers many more advantages! It lets you enjoy
a real comfortable sofa during the day, and at night, a real bed is also available. So you no longer have to compromise on the quality of your bedding or that of your sofa.
The choice of bed table for a studio
Have
a dining area in a studio ? This often falls into the realm of the unthinkable. Indeed, when you live in a single room, once the sofa, the bed and the storage space are installed, there is generally no more space available.
The foldaway bed with integrated table is therefore an innovative and very practical solution. All day long, you benefit from a truly generous table, which you can use to eat but also to work. In the evening, your table transforms into comfortable bedding.
Idea #5: arrange a teenager’s bedroom
Murphy bed or sofa bed in a teenager's bedroom ? The choice is not always obvious. But one thing is certain: as they grow up, your child wants a real breath of novelty in their furniture. It's time to offer him
a versatile Murphy bed , which can meet all his needs while intelligently optimizing space. When it comes to
decorating a teenager's bedroom , the possibilities are numerous. Start by choosing the type of furniture you need in addition to the main bed (desk, sofa, extra bed, etc.). Then add different options (dressing, shelves, drawers, etc.), then personalize the design.
The foldaway bed with integrated bench seat
Does your teenager absolutely want a sofa in their room but there isn't enough space?
Choose the Murphy bed with sofa . This will be an opportunity for him to enjoy a real bench during the day, in which he can relax and even invite a few friends. This little lounge area in his room will make him feel at home! And thanks to the
folding sleeping system , he will still be able to enjoy a real comfortable bed at night. The additional good news? If you choose the right dimensions, you can even keep your current mattress.
The foldaway bunk bed for the teenager's bedroom
Another interesting option for this important room in your home:
the bunk wall bed . This is a good choice if you want to sleep two children in the same room. But even if your teenager is alone, having an extra bed can be wise, at an age when children like to invite friends to sleep at home. Also consider integrating an additional desk, for maximum space saving. Thanks to our tips, you now have all the cards in hand to successfully arrange your living room, your bedroom or even your office, with the folding bed.
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