I'm turning my messy sewing room into an organized craft/guest room, so I made a murphy bed to conserve space. I used corrugated tin on the the face of the bed so that I can use it as a magnet board while not in use as a bed.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Polyshades Antique Walnut--two coats with light sanding in between
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Pam the Goatherd
Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:05
Great idea!
Great idea!
Julie44256
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 09:54
Hardware Cost?
The estimated cost is $100, but the hardware linked from the original plan was over $300. Do you have an alternate method of mounting this?
arkep
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:23
Hardware cost
I think that link was a suggestion if you want an assisted lift/lowering system, and that hardware is part of what makes regular Murphy beds so expensive. I just used door hinges--3 for $8. It's not that heavy to lift and lower the bed, in my opinion.
Julie44256
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 11:40
Hardware Cost :)
Thank you for your reply! If I make this project, I think I'll try the door hinges. It won't be frequently used (a few times a year) and I'm pretty sure we can handle the minimal weight for those few occasions.
P.S. I really like the styling with the wood and corrugated metal, it looks sharp!
iMark
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 20:02
great muphy bed
thanks for sharing the murphy bed. have been looking for a space solution for my daughter's bedroom. the corrugated tin look sharp in this project--my daughter would like the corrugatged tin as well--except for hot pink stain on the cabinet.
anyone know where to get hot pink stain?
Onaedge428
Sun, 09/08/2013 - 20:58
Does anyone have any
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to bring it up off the floor some?
DorieM
Wed, 02/10/2016 - 04:22
Modify?
I would love this for my room let me save space versus sideways bed. Maybe spray chalkboard or dry erase on one side magnets to one side and daily to do notes on the other?
DorieM
Wed, 02/10/2016 - 04:24
Modify possibility?
Paint tin with dry erase or chalkboard on one side for daily notes?