Everything you need to know about the retractable ceiling bed

In a house, each bed, whether it's a spare or regular bed, takes up space. So much wasted space for a piece of furniture that's only used for 8 hours a day... The Murphy bed solves this problem, allowing you to put your bed away during the day. The Murphy bed mechanism offers 3 possible variations. Among the wide range of Murphy beds , discover the Murphy ceiling bed .

What is a ceiling-mounted Murphy bed?

A ceiling-mounted Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that incorporates a wall structure, a bed base, and a mattress. The bed is raised and lowered on rails fixed to the wall using a pulley system. The mechanism can also be supplemented by an additional ceiling mount using cables.

Its mechanics are therefore completely different from a horizontal or vertical Murphy bed .

The advantages of the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed

By choosing the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed, the space saving is obvious, but this piece of furniture also offers other interesting advantages:

• a custom design to adapt the furniture to your decor;
• easy and quick access to sleeping;
• the possibility of installing furniture under the bed;
• comfort similar to that of a traditional bed;
• great discretion when the bed is in the high position.

The disadvantages of the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed

In a room, the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed is an important ally for optimizing space . Even though it is practical and easy to use, there are still certain points to be aware of.

• The room must have sufficient ceiling height.
• The ceiling-mounted Murphy bed represents a certain budget to purchase.
• When it comes to an electric Murphy bed, the motor can fail.
• The ceiling-mounted Murphy bed is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

The different elements of the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed

In the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed, there is a part dedicated to the mechanism . This is what allows the bed to be raised to the ceiling to free up floor space in the bedroom, and to be lowered when sleeping. The second important part of the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed is the bedding . The latter is similar to a classic bed: it consists of a wooden slatted base and a mattress of your choice . It is entirely possible to integrate a foam mattress, a spring mattress or a latex mattress. The main thing is to check the maximum weight allowed by your furniture.

How the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed works

Depending on the model chosen, the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed can be presented with several mechanisms:

• a system of rails on the wall in which the bed frame slides, to be in the high and low position;
• wall rails completed by a ceiling suspension system with cables.

The sleeping surface, including the box spring and mattress, can be raised and lowered manually or using an electric motor. When the ceiling-mounted Murphy bed is manual, the counterweight mechanism allows the bedding to be moved up or down.

The different versions of the ceiling bed

Like all space-saving furniture , the ceiling bed comes in several variations. Much more than a simple bed, this product aims to optimize every square meter of your bedroom, office or living room. In addition to bedding, the structure can therefore be equipped with other modules.

The single ceiling bed

In its most basic form, the ceiling-hung bed has a single function: sleeping . In this case, it's simply a bed base and mattress, with no other modules attached to the structure. However, the rail mechanism can still be hidden in a wooden casing, for a more designer look.

The ceiling bed with storage

The ceiling-mounted Murphy bed can incorporate several options in addition to the sleeping area. For example, you can choose a structure with storage space on either side of the bed. This could be shelves, storage drawers, or even a wardrobe. The goal here is to have a central piece of furniture in the room that offers multiple functions.

Ceiling bed with sofa

Depending on the room you use it for, your ceiling bed can have two completely separate functions . For example, you can opt for a structure with a sofa that is separate from the bedding. With this configuration, you can enjoy a comfortable sofa during the day, with your bed stored on the ceiling. At night, the bed base and mattress are placed just above the sofa. In a single room, you can have a real bed and a real sofa, even if you are short on space. The ceiling-mounted Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that is very discreet in your interior and helps you cleverly organize any room.