How does a Murphy bed work?

May 11, 2021 The Murphy bed

Summary

The foldaway bed with manual operation
The retractable bed with electric operation
The contents of the Murphy bed

The foldaway bed is an innovative piece of furniture that saves space in a room by hiding the bed when not in use. How do you remove the box spring and mattress? The Murphy bed works using several mechanisms. This can be a folding system against the wall or retractable from the ceiling, suitable for small spaces. The wardrobe bed can be electric or manual. We invite you to discover in detail how the retractable bed works .

The foldaway bed with manual operation

To deploy the box spring and mattress of your Murphy bed, your furniture may offer a manual system . In this case, the manual opening mechanism of the retractable bed is very simple and quick to use, while being secure. Simply pull on a handle fixed on the front of the cabinet to gently lower the bedding, using cylinders . The latter are equipped with shock absorbers so that the descent is carried out in complete safety. To close the retractable bed, the principle is the same.

The retractable bed with electric operation

Murphy beds can also be offered with an electric mechanism . In this case, there is no effort required to open the bed. The structure is still made up of cylinders but in this case we find an additional motor and a remote control. Just press a button and the box spring and mattress lower. Same operation to then store the bedding in the wardrobe or bring it up to the ceiling. The electric system of the retractable bed offers real comfort, especially to elderly people or people with reduced mobility.

The contents of the Murphy bed

The retractable bed mechanism, whether electric or manual , can be integrated into a large wooden structure. In this case, this piece of furniture takes on the appearance of a wardrobe during the day and hides a bed behind its facade. The bedding consists of a real box spring, in a wooden frame, and a mattress of your choice (springs, latex, foam, etc.), strapped for added security. Generally, the assembly is fixed to the wall to increase stability.

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