Everything you need to know about the electric retractable bed

With the electric retractable bed , the bed unfolds and closes automatically, without the slightest effort. This innovative piece of furniture has a remote control that allows you to operate the mechanism whenever you want. Some models of retractable beds are equipped with a button on the side to trigger the opening and closing system of the bed . The cabinet bed mechanism offers 3 possible variations and the electric version is the one that gives you the greatest comfort of use.

What is an electric wall bed?

The electric retractable bed looks exactly like a classic retractable bed , with the difference that it is equipped with a motor . The latter is discreet and generally hidden inside the structure, under a cover. Space-saving furniture, the electric model reduces all efforts since it is entirely controllable by a remote control or a button. In your home, it will find its place in a guest bedroom or in an office. It can also be installed in the living room of a small apartment or in a studio.

The advantages of the electric retractable bed

Choosing the electric retractable bed has many interesting advantages on a daily basis. In addition to the classic advantages of the retractable bed (space saving, design, comfort, etc.), electric beds have real strong points.

• The electric Murphy bed opens and closes effortlessly.
• This piece of furniture equipped with an electrical system is suitable for people with reduced mobility.
• The button can be placed high up so that children cannot access it.

The disadvantages of the electric Murphy bed

Electric retractable beds are innovative and practical objects but their price is necessarily higher than a manual retractable bed. The motor can also fail but generally it is possible to disengage it in order to manually open and close the bed.

The different elements of the electric retractable bed

What is an electric wall bed made of? We find, as in a manual retractable bed, a complete bed, with a mattress and a slatted base . Then, the electric retractable bed presents a system with cylinders , integrated into a large cabinet or wood, or, a mechanism of rails fixed to the wall, in the case of the bed which is stored high up, on the ceiling. The whole thing is motorized using a small electric motor that can be operated by remote control or by button switch.

How the electric retractable bed works

There is nothing simpler than using an electric Murphy bed . The entire mechanism is controlled using a remote control or a button. When you activate one or the other, the bed will descend gently and safely. Same process for storing bedding, whether in the wall cupboard or on the ceiling.

The different versions of the electric retractable bed

The electric retractable bed is a true hybrid piece of furniture , which can offer several functionalities in addition to bedding. These ingenious products offer numerous customization possibilities, depending on the destination room. Combined with a sofa, a corner sofa , a bookcase, etc. your electric bed cabinet will be your best ally.

The design choice of electric retractable beds

As part of your purchase of an electric retractable bed , a wide range of coverings and colors will be available to you. The foldaway bed is most of the time made of melamine wood and the latter is fully customizable. The objective is to give you the benefit of a practical but also stylish piece of furniture, to blend in with your decoration. White or black lacquered wood effect foldaway bed for a modern and contemporary room or oak look covering for a more traditional and authentic space: make your choice.

Opening systems for electric retractable beds

Among the range of electric retractable beds , you can choose a wall cabinet. In this case, it has a horizontal or vertical opening, depending on the dimensions of your room. The mattress must then respect a certain thickness, to be able to store it in the wardrobe while keeping the sheets and duvet in place. Another option is possible for your electric bed: the system which is stored on the ceiling.

Electric retractable bed options

If the electric bed was initially intended for sleeping, it now has other functionalities. Your furniture thus adapts to your different activities throughout the day. You can choose a bed with a built-in sofa, with a desk or even with storage furniture. Here, the goal is to optimize all the precious square meters of your interior as much as possible. With a bed equipped with a motor , you benefit from a high quality product in your home, very practical to use day after day.