Murphy bed living room ideas

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Murphy beds, also known as wall beds, are the ultimate space-savers. They work great in small studio apartments, kids’ rooms and living rooms that do double duty as guest rooms.

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Murphy bed pros include that they save space, are multifunctional, can blend in with the room when not in use, and can be used as a guest bed. Murphy bed cons include that they aren’t that durable, can be dangerous if not used properly, are relatively expensive compared to other types of beds, and can take up lots of wall space in a room. Murphy beds aren’t that popular because there are many other types of beds to choose from and because they might not suit the design of some bedrooms.

In small homes, rooms often have to serve double duty. That’s why Brittany Goldwyn Merth was looking for a way to maximize the efficiency of the office space in her two-bedroom home. “Before we started working on this room, it was just an office space for my husband,” Brittany says. “He had his desk and a bookshelf down here, as well as a brown recliner that we’d already sold by the time I took this before picture. This side of the room was really underused.

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