Murphy Beds in Toronto:
Maximizing Space in Style
Living in tight quarters requires innovative furniture solutions that make the most of your square footage. Whether you live in a bachelor apartment, want to create a multi-purpose space such as an office/guest room, or live in an open-concept loft (sans a designated bedroom), the Murphy bed is making a comeback in a big way.
Although the Murphy bed isn’t a new concept, it is more relevant than ever. The Murphy bed is the ideal sleeping solution for people downsizing or requiring multi-purpose spaces to optimize their work-from-home lifestyles. It is also often cost-effective, avoiding expensive renovations or needing a headboard and box spring.
Your Murphy bed accommodates your mattress of choice and is available in different sizes and configurations. Instead of being hidden in the wall, the Murphy bed is a dual piece of furniture with other features, such as shelving or desks, posing as an attractive cabinet when the bed is not in use. They are easy to open and close, taking minimum effort thanks to the efficient spring system that helps you lift the bed easily.
The Types of Murphy Beds
When shopping for your Murphy bed, you have several options, making it easy to
find the perfect solution for your needs.
Vertical Murphy Beds
Vertical Murphy beds are longer when open and taller when closed than horizontal Murphy beds, which are
short and wide. The vertical Murphy bed offers customizable options, allowing you to create a bespoke
design with your choice of features, including:
Vertical Murphy beds are designed to fit typical mattress sizes:
44 ½” W x 80 1/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 84.5” protrusion
59 ½” W x 80 1/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 84.5” protrusion
65 ½” W x 85 1/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 89½” protrusion
83 ½” W x 85 1/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 89½” protrusion
- You can also choose from an impressive list of add-ons, including:
Murphy beds are available in a neutral white finish as well as various wood grains.
Handles offer a decorative touch, much like the handles on kitchen cabinets. The impressive finishes, styles, and sizes are sure to suit your design scheme.
Want a more customized look? Consider adding some of the following features:
- LED lights with a remote switch
- An extended top plate with a light or crown moulding for a built-in look
- Shelves available in matching wood grain or glass
- Standard side cabinets or full-height cabinets
- Night tables
- Slab or shaker-style doors
- 3-piece doors
Side Tilt Murphy Beds
Also known as horizontal Murphy beds, the side tilt is shorter and wider when open compared to the vertical model. Therefore, they work best in rooms with limited depth. The customizable features are the same as vertical Murphy beds, but the sizes are specific, with a greater variance in the protrusion measurements as follows:
80” W x 47 5/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 49” protrusion
80” W x 62 5/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 64” protrusion
85” W x 68 5/16”
H x 15 7/8” D with a 70” protrusion
- You can also choose from an impressive list of add-ons, including:
Murphy beds are available in a neutral white finish as well as various wood grains.
The Benefits of Murphy Beds
The Pros
- Excellent space-saving solution, especially for condos and apartments.
- Exceptional, high-quality materials add a substantial, impressive furniture piece to any home.
- Comfortable mattresses that provide a good night’s sleep.
- A multifunctional furniture piece that adds a unique, high-end, and customized look to your home.
- Beds Off The Wall Murphy hardware has an engineered weight rating of 1700 pounds and a 25-year warranty.
- A full-size mattress, fully made bed (including sheets and a duvet), which can easily be stored in the bed cabinet when not in use.
- Beds Off The Wall Murphy beds can be taken entirely apart and taken with you when you move.
- Great for people with limited strength or mobility, as the beds can be raised or lowered with one finger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Weight limits depend on the bed size. Generally speaking, the average Murphy bed can handle about 500 pounds for a single and up to 1000 pounds for a queen. However, our Murphy beds have an engineered weight rating of 1700 pounds.
In theory, a standard-sized mattress for single, double, or queen beds will fit in a Murphy bed. Murphy recommends a tight top pocket coil style mattress without memory foam as Memory form is fluid and can not be stored vertically for any length of time. That being said, we sell a compatible line of high-quality mattresses made specifically for our customized Murphy beds.
This is a tricky question. It depends on whether it is a DIY job or a professional installation. Professional installers will use their expertise to install the bed efficiently, which can take about 2 to 3 hours depending on the design of the bed, the condition of your walls, stud locations, etc. We preinstall a lot before we come to your home. A complicated job can take up to 5 hours. A DIY job can take much longer or be done far too fast (and incorrectly) if you don’t use the proper procedure to ensure the bed is safe and secure!
From a strictly operational standpoint, Murphy beds are safe when installed and used properly. However, children should not operate the beds on their own. It is also very important to ensure that pets and small children are not in the bed when it is closed.
A Murphy bed can be uninstalled and moved to your new home. Beds Off The Wall Murphy beds can be completely taken apart and moved, as they are fastened together with German Cam Locks designed to go together and come apart quickly. However, if you own your home and are selling to move to a larger house, the Murphy bed can add value to your home, so it might be worth leaving it behind to recoup your investment!
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