The last time that you observed a Murphy bed was apparently in one of the hilariously ridiculous episodes of ‘Three Stooges.’ Maybe you’ve seen the one where a thief tries to rob one of the stooges while he’s sleeping but is surprised when of the stooges submerges himself in his wall bed that has been armed with cannons. Today they are rapidly regaining reputation because of newly applied modern mechanics and styles, but unfortunately, don’t come gun ready. They weren’t always so user-friendly and stylish though. In case, when the Murphy bed was first licensed back in the early 1900s, they were used as an element of comedic props and setups.
History of the Murphy Bed
William Lawrence Murphy is the man tried for so many old laughs and our new space-saving solution. He was living the whole life in a one bedroom apartment and liked to think of himself a ‘ladies man.’ The difficulty was, it was hard for him to entertain female guests and still be ready to woo them with his simple presence. Who would’ve guessed right? Another product designed to earn the hearts of women. Murphy didn’t know that the wall beds would get on so fast though and just wanted to be strong to turn his bedroom into a room at a moment’s notice. Long after he passed away, the United States Court of Appeals ordered the Murphy bed ‘common usage’, suggesting that it could no longer be trademark protected.
The Modern Day Murphy Bed
You’ve heard the phrase, ‘History repeats itself’right? Well, certain wall beds came back in a long way. They’ve become very familiar with entrepreneurs, freelancers, and single professionals who want the experience to turn a little studio apartment from a bedroom into a stylish home office. People just like you are applying them in children’s rooms to develop a play area without having to sacrifice a bedroom. There are various designs these days which a Murphy bed is sure to appeal to you in some way. That’s the beauty of today’s market; someone always has something that seems it was specially crafted for you.
With the advances in mechanics, wall beds have become significantly safer and easy to use. We now use a much more solid metal and have been able to construct them in the most reliable ways possible. You don’t have to annoy about falling victim to one of the 20th century comedic horrors because every Murphy bed is crafted with you in mind. That means you won’t have to warm up your muscles or do three pushups before tackling your bed storage. The mechanisms make it simple!
Piston Mechanisms
Murphy beds operate using one of two necessary mechanical systems. The less common, piston mechanisms, apply air pressure to support, raise and lower the bed frame. Its capability to lock when the bed is not in use makes a critical safety feature but can be dangerous if you have children who might try hiding in the wall. Once installed, the pistons can’t be changed so proper and correct installation is a must. In general, a piston mechanism will wear less but requires perfection and a nonaltered use.
Spring Mechanisms
The more common Murphy bed systems use steel springs that have been compressed to give maximum security and durability. Springs are the unique mechanism that our clients trust and use because of the heavyduty quality and measured balance. They make lifting and lowering your wall bed exceptionally lightweight, but after several years they may expect some adjustment because even steel can stretch with time. As long as you take the primary cares, like locking the bed’s storage door, this is the safest and most efficient opportunity.
Murphy Bed Benefits
You might not yet be demonstrated that a Murphy bed is right for and we don’t blame you. It’s not like you’re exchanging out a mattress, you’re changing the entire appearance of a room! For that purpose, we’ve created a list of some of the ways that purchasing a wall bed is going to help you.
-Your room will get bigger! Not really, it’s not a magic bed. You will have a massive amount of increased space though. Imagine what the area would look like if there weren’t a considerable bed hogging all of your floor space. Open up rooms, let light in, and dance if you want to.
-It comes in ways that fit ANY decor. You’ll probably spend at least an hour raising and lower your wall bed just because it feels like you’re in a new place every time. Its enclosure will look incredible and expands to compliment your bed’s style.
-It’s simple. You won’t have to worry about lifting massive beds, or struggling to hold your wall bed up. You could give the Murphy bed a little pressure and watch it float into place.
-More activities! Maybe you’re like Mr. William Murphy and want to entertain your guests without exposing your sleeping area. Fold it up, party, play games, or do a carpet angel.
See! Murphy beds can help you! More often than not they’re less expensive than similarly styled, foldable beds too.
Final Thoughts
If you’re ready to jump into a Murphy bed operated by a spring mechanism, we’ve got you covered. Just don’t try to use it as a trampoline, please. Save some room in your home, guest room, or office and keep the look that represents who you are. Turn your space from a bedroom into a craft room, gathering area, playroom or game room. When you’re all done, your bed is tucked away patiently waiting for you. Get some money back in your wallet and show off your new wall bed, or hide it, your choice.