The Slide Away Bed

The Slide Away Bed is a comfortable sofa by day and lounger or bed by night. It’s alternative to traditional Murphy Beds that fold up and pull down.

Due to its compact ability and space saving advantages, this makes it great for most, if not all small spaces. Consider studio apartments, dorms, guest rooms or home offices–rooms in which placing a sofa and a bed together wouldn’t be a practical solution.

The wooden side cabinets and upper shelves also benefit space conservative homes by providing additional storage space for books, knickknacks, family photos and other small memorabilia. The Slide Away Bed is available in several finishes: cherry, mahogany, maple and white. Additional finishes may also be available for cabinets.

If you’re interested in purchasing this space saving sofa bed for your small home, you can get it through the Slide Away Bed website. Currently ships to the US and Canada. Shipping will also be available for Caribbean residents in the near future.

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Space Saving Loft Bed Collection

Taramolla, a space saving loft bed collection, is a great idea for families with small children and little space. The Taramolla collection is a collection of one and two bed series for children. These compact beds allow children with small rooms to still have the space they need for other things. The bed collections come with space saving storage space, shelves, and desks.

The different bed collections also include beds close to the floor, as well as loft style beds. The structure of these space saving loft bed collections are made with aluminum metal and tubing. This type of structure is sturdy and safe for your children.

There are also over thirty color combination for you to choose from. These space saving loft beds are only available through the Italian company, Tumideispa. Prices vary depending on the style of bedroom collection that you choose. For a space saving child’s room, you can not go wrong with this Space Saving Loft Bed collection.

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Elevating Ceiling Mounted Bed

Did the picture grab your attention? Yes, I thought it might…

Similar to Bedup, this electric Murphy bed raises up and down from the ceiling. This awesome elevating bed that is sure to make jaws drop is brought to you by Flying Beds.

Although quite expensive, there’s no doubt you’ll find this ceiling mounted bed is worth every penny. It’s designed to give you more floor space when not in use. It also has an aluminum frame that attaches to the wall, and when the bed is no longer needed, you simply use the remote control to lift the bed to the ceiling.

The bed has many safety features, which include a mechanism that will not allow the bed to be raised if more than 20 pounds above the bed’s “empty weight” is on the bed. The remote control also has two directional switches.

One switch allows you to determine which direction the bed will travel. The other switch is to make the bed travel. The Electric Murphy Bed was designed by Karl Heinz Welser, and has been in production in Germany for the past ten years. The cost for this bed is $29,200 in US dollars.

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Concealed Hide Away Bed

If you haven’t come across this cool bed yet, then might be excited to see it now. The Concealed Hide Away Bed is brought to you by the London-based Concealed Bed Company.

The hide away bed in itself is a really cool Murphy-type bed that is built into what would appear to be ONLY a media storage center or a large bookcase.

The bed slides in and out–the mattress flexibly shifting upward so that it may be stored vertically when pushed back into place.

It’s the perfect solution for just about any any room. Consider home offices, bedrooms, studio apartments and guest rooms as a starting place.

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This Modern Platform Bed Frame features a modern metal platform bed constructed from rectangular metal tubing. The construction supports a slatted support system, doing away with the necessity for having a box springs’ design. The Modern Platform Bed Frame is shipped to its destination in a partially assembled state which ensures that final assembly is straightforward, requiring only the most basic of tools.

This Modern Platform Bed Frame only requires the most elementary knowledge for final assembly to be completed in a matter of minutes, with the accompanying instructions clear and easy to understand. The modern metal platform bed follows a contemporary design, and features simple lines of stark simplicity. This austere design and its sturdy manufacture ensure this modern platform bed frame is an ideal acquisition to put the finishing touches to a teenage boy’s bedroom.

The amber and silver coloring which, together with its mild sheen, has been described as ‘champagne’ and provides for neutral color finish, enabling this modern furniture platform bed to fit into the color scheme of any modern pad. The Modern Platform Bed Frame comes in three widths: you can choose from full size, queen sized or a king sized frame. LINK >>

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The contemporary Metal Platform Bed by Hillsdale Erickson is particularly attractive, offering excellent support in a truly modern design. While it is manufactured in metal, with a gunmetal gray finish, it has very elegantly padded inserts that give the overall appearance of the metal platform bed frame a truly sumptuous look.

The Metal Platform Bed comes in three sizes, from full size to king size, with many features reminiscent of more traditional bed designs, such as the padded insets of the 45 inch high convex-shaped headboard. It is not recommended specifically for using with box springs although a traditional box spring mattress will fit the Metal Platform Bed frame quite well. To keep shipping costs to a minimum the metal platform bed is transported partly assembled for final assembly at home, with all fitments supplied to easily put the metal platform bed frame together when in situ.

The Metal Platform Bed comes with a full year’s warranty, with the manufacturers guaranteeing to replace any parts that might be defective at no additional cost. LINK >>

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For many parents, bunk beds are the ultimate answer to saving space in a bedroom. Bunk beds can save a lot of space, especially in cases where two or more children are sharing a room. Instead of having two beds which would take up a massive amount of space, you can manage with the space allocated just for one. Bunk beds around the world are naturally seen to be associated with kids and siblings most of the time, but they also can be used for adults also, especially in small apartments where space is a problem. Many households use it as a guest bed nowadays.

Bunk Beds – Advantages and Disadvantages

Bunk beds carry more advantages than just saving space in rooms. Modern day bunk beds come with various accessories such as drawers, desks, shelves and extra storage space which will provide you with some additional space. This could be a great relief and luxury especially for parents who cannot afford separate cupboards and clothing closets for all their children.

Even if you could afford to get separate furniture and accessories, imagine all the space you save and create if you can get rid of an extra desk or toy chest. By getting a bunk bed, you can have everything in just one unit. Further, your child will also learn to be organized because everything is just within arm’s reach and it will be easier for them to keep their things in the right place.

Another advantage of kid’s bunk beds is that they provide children with a sense of security as the siblings stay closer. This would also help nurture a better relationship between them. Bunk beds indirectly act as a means of improving creativity and imagination of children. Many children around the world are known to let their imagination run wild and turn their bunk beds into various concepts such as spaceships, castles, forts, pirate ships and many more! Bunks beds not only foster better relationships between siblings but they let children enjoy the fun associated with sharing the same sleeping space.

Bunk beds may appear to be an ideal choice for many parents, simply for the reasons mentioned above; however this does not mean that all bunk beds are just perfect. There are several disadvantages with bunk beds that you need to be careful about. However, with careful screening and wise decisions you can always avoid such drawbacks.

A common fault seen in bunk beds is that many of them are not as sturdy as they claim to be. The concept of a bunk bed revolves around the holding of one bed on top of another. Therefore, it is important that these beds be built in such a way that the weight of the top bed is held easily. As much as we hate to admit, there have been some accidents in the past where children have faced minor injuries due to unsteady bunk beds. However the risks of such accidents happening are fewer if the bed is made out of hard and strong material and the finish is solid with proper attachments.

Although bunk beds are known to foster better relationships among siblings, this might not always be the case. Sometimes there could be arguments as to who would sleep on the top bunk and this could eventually cause fights and jealousy, leading to disputes. The best solution for this is to have a “bunk bed routine” for your children so that both children have to sleep on either of the beds at one time or another.

Strike a Balance Between Quality and Budget

When you’re buying a bunk bed, make sure you pay plenty of attention to the “safety” aspect. Always try to buy a solid and strong bunk bed that would accommodate your individual requirements as well as your children’s preferences. There are many choices available in the market nowadays. Of rent times bunk beds are simply not beds but also play the role of a “trendy bedroom” accessory. They are made up of various materials and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Make sure you check out all the options available and make a well informed, wise decision.

There are many types of bunk beds that you can choose from including triple bunk beds, L shaped bunk beds, loft bunk beds and bunk beds that are combined with a trundle bed and so on. You can also choose from a wide variety of sizes as there are various combinations such as a single bed placed on top of a double/twin bed, two single bunks, etc.

As far as bunk beds are concerned, the choice really depends on your specific needs and the budget you have on hand. However it may not be a wise move to be too conscious about the cost, as you need to give more priority to safety and this would mean that you might have to spend a considerable amount to get satisfactory quality. Try to strike a good balance between quality, price and availability. It is also important that you look into see whether the bunk beds you are considering have the right dimensions. Make sure the bunks are spacious and have enough space in between the two bunks.

Bunk beds also provide you with a choice in terms of the material they are made out of as well. Wooden beds are more solid and harder and you probably will not have to worry about any issues related to weld cracking. However, wooden beds could be a lot heavier than metal beds: moving them around the room to different locations could be a difficult task. Metal beds are lighter and more popular as they’re less expensive. If you are shopping online, metal beds are probably a better option as you can make savings in shipping costs due to their smaller weight.

Note: If you mention Furniture for Small Spaces on phone orders, Bunk Beds.net will take $40 off your order. Remember, you must phone in to receive the discount.

All in all, bunk beds are a great choice for both children and adults as they effectively serve the purpose of saving space. The wide variety of choice available nowadays makes it easier to choose according to individual requirements, tastes and preferences. Just make sure you don’t rush into a decision. Take your time and evaluate all the choices available to you and make the most appropriate decision for both you and your family.

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The bed was literally inside a wall. Having remembered that, I thought it would be a cool idea to offer some woodworking plans on those for anyone who’s interested.

Sadly, what I found was small, but they are enough to get by if you’re good with home improvement projects.

You will have to have a room that’s big enough because you do actually have to add to the wall in order to create the bed behind one. I know, it sounds contradictory, but you’ll know what I mean when you check out the information on building one.

I’d recommend you start with the discussion Building a Kid’s Bed… Inside the Wall–it includes some photos, and then move onto Do it Yourself: How to Build a Recessed Bed in the Wall.

If this works great for you, let me know. I’d love to see some photos of the results or add an actual DIY on this site of how to do this type of project.

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The Bedup is a true space-saver, planned by a trio of designers – Gad Benarroch, Wolfgang Gerlach and Grison Alexandre – for genuine small-space living. This full-sized bed offers the occupants an excellent night’s sleep and, during the daytime when space is at a premium, it can be raised in its entirety to be aligned horizontally at ceiling level.

You have no need to invest in special sheets or covers since you raise your Bedup in the morning, providing yourself with an extra 4m2 of living area and, in the evening, simply lower away.

Bedup has been described as a mobile mezzanine. It is a truly practical retractable bed which can be arranged out of sight in line with the ceiling, providing even the smallest living space with the optimal provision for daytime comfort.

Manual leverage ensures no costly breakdowns and counterweight facilities ensure that raising and lowering the bed from its sleeping position to its daytime position is quiet with no noisy motor or mechanical vibration to disrupt your peace and quiet.

A load-bearing wall is not necessary as the Bedup system is attached to your ceiling joists, although for convenience, wall fittings are also included. When you are ready for bed, your Bedup is all made up and ready for you: just lower away and you can enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep.

Visit the site to find out more about Bedup. It’s in French so you may want to visit through this page in order to check it out in English.

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The lovely Twin over Twin Wood Bunk Bed is constructed out of solid pine wood and comes in a beautiful honey finish. Built to last over the years the bed can hold up to 250 lbs.

It comes with a sturdy climbing ladder which makes it great for kid’s rooms. Dimensions of the bed are 75L x 38W x 5D inches and included is a guard rail for the top bunk to ensure safety during sleep.

You’ll be also happy to know that the Twin over Twin Wood Bunk Bed can easily convert to single twin beds at any time to accommodate growing children. Assembly is required but metal to metal rail connection makes assembly as easy as pie. LINK >>

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