Decorate an office or guest bedroom with a Murphy bed

Fitting out a room to install a folding bed is a real challenge. You need to carefully consider your project in advance to choose the best model . The latter must meet all your needs, in terms of comfort, practicality, and design. A folding bed to transform an office or guest room is an ideal space-saving solution. How to make the most of it? Follow our tips.

The Murphy bed: spotlight on this ingenious piece of furniture

When space is limited in your home, a Murphy bed lets you create some. This large, shallow wall-mounted wardrobe incorporates a fold-down bed within its structure. This way, the bed is hidden away when not in use.

This allows you to either take advantage of all the floor space or to install another piece of furniture against the front (sofa, table, desk, etc.). The purpose of the Murphy bed is to prevent your bed from cluttering up your room all day long, when you are not using it.

What type of Murphy bed should you choose for an office or guest room?

In an apartment or house, it's a real convenience to have an extra room , in addition to the bedrooms of family members. But will you turn this extra space into a guest room or an office ? Or perhaps simply into a storage room? With the Murphy bed, you can combine these three features to practicallyfurnish a small bedroom . You won't have to sacrifice a potential workspace to have a bedroom for your guests, or vice versa.

A Murphy bed with integrated desk

Would you like to have a room at home to work while still being able to accommodate overnight guests ? A clever layout of your space will make it possible. Choose a Murphy bed with an integrated desk. This way, when your wardrobe is closed, you can enjoy a workspace perfectly suited to your needs. Friends coming to visit? With a single movement, your desk disappears and the fold-down bed takes its place. In the same room, you have access to a practical desk and a comfortable sleeping area.

A foldaway bookcase bed

Don't necessarily need a desk at home? Your Murphy bed can simply incorporate a bookcase . In this case, when you don't have anyone staying at your home, the room remains uncluttered and isn't cluttered by a large bed. You can imagine different options for your bookcase bed:

• a structure with a bed and shelves on the side;
• a folding bed cabinet with high shelves;
• a swivel bookcase bed for even more discretion and more storage.

Important points for your choice of Murphy bed

A Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that will last a long time. It will always find its place in your home, making your daily life easier . Choosing the right one is therefore important. Design, comfort, options, dimensions : every element counts to create a Murphy bed that will meet all your needs.

What type of decor do you have in your home?

Your home's decor reflects your personality and identity. Industrial, bohemian, Scandinavian, modern, or vintage styles: there's something for everyone. Murphy beds can be customized, whether it's for color or upholstery. The goal is for your furniture to blend seamlessly into your interior and create a harmonious room. Here are some ideas for your Murphy bed:

• a Scandinavian design with a white structure, wooden details and pastel colors in small touches;
• a sober look with a matte gray Murphy bed;
• a modern and contemporary decoration with white lacquered furniture;
• a blue or red, matte or shiny, Murphy bed for a touch of fantasy.

What sleeping arrangements for the Murphy bed?

To accommodate your guests in the best possible conditions, you can add the mattress of your choice to your Murphy bed. To begin, choose the dimensions of your bed. With a Murphy bed, you can choose between single or double bedding. Queen and King sizes are also available. As for the comfort of your mattress, you'll have a choice: foam, latex, or spring mattresses - the choice is yours.

What opening for your folding bed?

Depending on the layout of your room, your folding bed can have a horizontal or vertical opening . In the first case, the bed unfolds parallel to the wall. This is a preferred solution if the room is long. The vertical bed is installed perpendicular to the wall and therefore allows you to sleep with your head against the wall. With the folding bed, all your spaces, even the smallest, regain value.

At La Maison Convertible and its specialist brand Bimodal, you'll find a wide selection of wall beds. Our experts will help you find the right wall bed for your needs. Among our products, you'll find the Clei brand , the industry standard, as well as many other renowned brands.