To hide a foldaway bed , you can choose to integrate it into a piece of furniture (wardrobe, desk, etc.). The furniture itself then hides the box spring and the mattress. You can also hide a bed in a bedroom or studio using the retractable bed system which can be stored on the ceiling.
1. Furniture as camouflage for the Murphy bed
Murphy beds offered by furniture and bedding companies are very often sold with the furniture that houses the bed structure. But this is not always enough to make the folding bed sufficiently discreet , especially when an imposing wardrobe fits poorly into the bedroom or another room.
To hide your retractable bed , it is therefore advisable (if space allows) to choose a model included in a wall composition . This is a large piece of furniture consisting not only of bed storage, but also of a bookcase, a desk, a sofa, a column of shelves in a corner, an additional wardrobe , etc.
Also consider adding a decorative touch to this composition. This will allow the eye to rest on the books, storage and other decorative objects rather than on the part of the wall supposed to house the bed cabinet .
2. Make a bed model that goes up to the ceiling more discreet
If you have chosen the version of the retractable bed to be stored on the ceiling to save optimal space in the room, a few tips can help you hide it better.
The most effective solution is of course to choose a bed that will sink completely into the ceiling . But when this is not possible, you must make the underside of the bed almost invisible . You will then have to be vigilant about the design, both in terms of shape and colors (white or wood tint most often).
Adding spotlights is also a good idea, giving the impression that the bed is a false ceiling.
