Murphy Bed Plans are easier to follow than most people think. Have you had your eye on a Queen Murphy Bed or a Murphy Bed Kit? Now you can make your own without a store-bought Murphy Bed Kit. A wall bed is a great way to free up extra space in an office, turn a playroom into a bedroom, or just give you options for guests.
How to Build A Murphy Bed
Pro Tip: If you want to bypass this post and skip right to purchasing the Murphy Bed Plan, click here. You can start building your Queen Murphy Bed today. It took my husband, dad, and brother about half of a day to build our wall bed.
Update: This post was written several years ago. I’ve recently added new pictures, but I’ve kept the older ones to give you an idea of what it looked like at different times. This post has two videos, as well, of our queen murphy bed, so be sure to stick around to watch them! I think they are helpful. 🙂
How we Build Our Queen Murphy Bed
I loved having a playroom and an office, but it meant that we didn’t have a guest room. Since we live in the Carolinas, but my husband’s family lives up North, we needed a place for them to stay when they came to visit their four grandchildren.
This downstairs extra bedroom seemed to be the best idea (it is the only bedroom on the main floor, as the rest are upstairs.) Since moving in almost four years ago, this downstairs room has been a playroom, an office, a guest room… I just can’t seem to decide, until I finally decided on EVERYTHING!
Since my husband always seems to be working on DIY things to build in our house (like our DIY mudroom bench), I put him on the job of coming up with a solution for the room and he did:
Build A Murphy Bed
He designed plans to build a murphy bed and then he built the murphy bed with my dad and brother. They built a DIY Murphy Bed and it turned out wonderfully! It not only looks beautiful, but it functions perfectly.
Today I’m going to show you many pictures of the bed (some from when it was first built and some after we updated the room.)
I love it when things are hand-made. It means so much more to me, and this murphy bed isn’t any different, thanks to my family. My husband, dad, and brother seem to find a way to build anything that I request. They even built our screened-in porch several years ago:
My husband built this mudroom bench and this Ikea Homework Station, so I know that they are very capable, which is why I asked them to build me a DIY wall bed (for MUCH less than the $2,000 ones that I was finding online!)
They went to the store, grabbed what they needed, and came back to start working.
By the end of the day… I had a wall bed that could be put up when we were playing or hanging out in there, but it could be put down when my in-laws were going to be visiting.
I wanted to share it today to let you know that you don’t need any of the expensive wall-bed kits because this DIY wall bed will save you a lot of money & look just amazing! I always get compliments on ours… after I tell people what is behind that wall!
(If you want to skip this post & just buy the plans for $9.99, click here. You can start building ASAP! You’ll be so glad that you did. It’s the perfect solution to creating more space in a home.
How Long Does It Take To Build A Murphy Bed?
- This DIY Murphy Bed took them about four hours to build.
- That time includes building a murphy bed and adding the shelves that were built.
- Before you begin, make sure that you have everything that you need to make the bed easily & quickly.
If you truly want to build it, I suggest buying the plans for $9.99. We have detailed pictures, explaining every single step for you, with pictures.
How to Build a Murphy Bed without a Kit:
First, you need to actually make the wall.
You are making a frame in the wall- it is sort of like you are adding a mini addition to that wall because none of this was there- you need to bump out the wall, so to say. Build a frame on the wall, then move onto the DIY Murphy Bed next.
1. Remove the baseboard & then build-out.
2. Make the platform (they built it in the garage & brought it inside).
3. We have 2X4’s laying flat under the plywood board (spaced evenly, from side to side) for support.
4. Door hinges are used in the lower back part of the bed to make it able to fold out. This makes it heavier but was much cheaper.
5. Use these long pins (safety pins used out of threaded rod)
6. The ‘fold’ is hidden because it is right under that bottom trim, so you can see it if you are laying on the ground, looking up.
7. The pillows sit in the back (and stay there even when it is folded into the wall) The picture below shows me standing on the bed, looking down at it (behind the bed).
8- Build shelves. I didn’t want the wall bed to stick out too much, so we decided to add shelves. They are perfect for storage or decor.
8. Decorate. When the kids were little, these shelves were filled with toys. As they’ve grown, we’ve swapped them out for decor and a few baskets with books in it. We also have an Ikea closet in the room that is filled with arts, crafts, and board games.
Ps- Remember that although it is a guest room, it is still in your house. Fill it with things that make you smile.
This coral is an example. Our kids found it on the beach when we were in Hilton Head last year (our home away from home), and it was starting to dry up.
My husband let it continue to dry out and brought it back to turn it into a decoration that I could use in the house. He mounted it on a piece of wood that he painted & sanded. So pretty & it brings back great memories…
Don’t forget to add simple touches like pillows, soft blankets, and comfortable sheets when you fold the murphy bed down and get it ready for your guests.
Wall Bed Tip: Mickey built a beautiful headboard & we keep it in place with PVC pipe caps.
It is removable and stores away behind the bed when you aren’t using it. You can really make this work for your house. It is inexpensive, compared to the kits, and it can be built in a weekend.
Murphy Bed – Ikea Style
If you want to add bookshelves from IKEA, or a few IKEA cabinets on the side of the bed, it would be easy to do, as well. We have an IKEA cabinet that sits to the side of the bed, against the wall. It holds the kids’ art supplies and school supplies.
They can access it when the bed is down, but they use these things in the room when the bed is up and their art is in front of it.
Are you ready to build it?
You can find the Queen Murphy Bed Plans here. In the plans, we supply a list of what you need, how much it costs, hardware supply list, specific images, blueprint drawings & more. Everything you need in detailed plans to build the bed. Just download them HERE and get started. 🙂
Although these images are from several years ago, I still wanted to give you a few more pictures so you can understand how versatile the murphy bedroom can be for your home.
I took this picture when we first folded it up – I was so happy to have a real murphy bed, so I could have a guest room, playroom and office all in one!
You can see in this much older picture (below) that we used to use it for a playroom (see the baskets filled with toys?) Here is what it looks like folded up. It’s a hidden bed in the wall!
Additional Resources:
Here is a (much-requested) video of how the bed works (thanks to my dad for helping out!). This video was taken when we used the room as a play-room most of the time.
Here is a second video with another view.
HERE ARE the Queen Murphy Bed Plans. They include what you need to build the murphy bed, how much it costs, supply list, images, drawings, detailed plans, etc… You can download them HERE for $9.99
PS- I think the bedding was purchased at Home Goods (It’s been a while). They only had one set at the time (a lot of people email me about them) 🙂
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DIY Murphy Bed
Murphy Bed Plans to build your own wall bed!
Materials
- A list of Material can be found in the purchased plans here: https://www.yourmodernshop.com/products/diy-wall-bed
Instructions
- Remove the baseboard & then build-out.
- Make the platform (they built it in the garage & brought it inside).
- We have 2X4's laying flat under the plywood board (spaced evenly, from side to side) for support.
- Door hinges are used in the lower back part of the bed to make it able to fold out. This makes it heavier but was much cheaper.
- Use these long pins (safety pins used out of threaded rod)
- The 'fold' is hidden because it is right under that bottom trim, so you can see it if you are laying on the ground, looking up.
- The pillows sit in the back, behind the bed. When it is folded down, you will have a space to store decorative pillows and throws that are not being used.
- Build shelves. I didn't want the wall bed to stick out too much, so we decided to add shelves. They are perfect for storage or decor.
These plans are our basic plans, explaining how we made the bed. If you would like to purchase our detailed 29-page project plans, you can find them here at yourmodernshop.com
Notes
The plans found in this post are basic plans to give you an idea of the steps of construction. You can purchase the detailed 26-page project plans here.
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Kimberly says
I would love a supply list for this murphy bed
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I”ll ask my husband when he gets home.
Christina says
Can I get a supply list as well? We’ve been wanting to build one for quite awhile! 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
He said he will work on one during his lunch break. 🙂
Gwen says
I would like a supply list as well.
VicH says
I would so love a supply list and a short how to on this. Would like to do this but modify it for a horizontal bed.
Shawn Satterthwaite says
I paid for the plans, and didn’t know where to actually GET them. Is it a download for a digital plan? I need a supply list also!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
If you paid for them, they would have come via e-mail. Check your spam box. If it was deleted or you can’t find it, message me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com and I’ll send them over ASAP 🙂
Terri Miller says
Do you take anything else instead of PayPal? I need the instructions on the wall bed. We need it because we have limited space, and we got full custody of our grandson!
Terri says
Please help!!
Shannon says
What height are the walls in the video? Maybe not a DIY project for those that have standard ceilings? Looking forward to the answer, thanks!
Jannise says
Is there a supply list for this bed?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
No- sorry. I asked my husband but he said that he can’t remember all of the supplies that he used.
Gordn says
It would be nicer to see a few more views to show the depth of the wall framing and how the bed frame is put together. Really excited to get his project finished and in place! Thanks for the plans and idea.
Josephine says
Hi, Could we have a supply list as well as how high your ceiling was? I’m concerned we may not have the height in the basement for that. Thanks
Jessi says
Wow! Your murphy looks great! I have been looking at a lot of different diy options, but all have been well over $300. I would love to have a purchase list/cut list, and whatever more detailed instructions and pictures you would be willing to share. Thanks!
renter says
Please share more about this! I would love to build one!
Bridget says
This is exactly what I have been looking to build. I would love all your detailed photos and any step by steps you have!
Chriss pezzetti says
I would love complete instructions for this bed! I have been looking for a solution for my son’s small room.
Rhonda James says
I would love the instructions and cut list for this project also!! Thanks for sharing
Karen says
Would LOVE the supply list on this!! My daughter is heading off to college and would be ideal to make her room a room/office and her still feel like she has a room!!
Tricia says
Awesome!! We just bought a new house and want a Murphy bed in the extra room. We went furniture shopping and Murphy beds are rediculous expensive!!
I know it’s a lot to ask, but a supply list would be amazing!! We could totally do this!!
Thank you!!
Keith (Australia) says
Like the others, is it possible to get all the details for your bed. It is great and buildable at a good price.
Thanks
KeithW
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
🙂 I keeping asking him to write it down for me. lol. the worst part is that I actually had probably 100 pictures of him building it, but that computer crashed and we lost all of the pictures. 🙁 It would have been so helpful! We’re talking my brother into building it (with my husband & dad helping) so I’ll get detailed pictures for that one! 🙂
Marty Goodson says
Didn’t you say the detailed plans with more images could be bought? Maybe it would be a good idea to remind everyone asking for supply list and more pictures.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Thanks. 🙂 Yep- they can be bought by clicking on the orange “buy the plans here” button.
Vera gooding says
What size bed are you using?
Sheryl Moody says
Can I purchase a derailed supply list? I also need measurements to be sure I can fit it I love the pillow storage!
Thank you!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
The supply list is available for purchase. Thanks.
Wayne Williams says
I’ve got a small cabin and this looks like the best option for having a bed that doesn’t use space in the day. Like many others, I would love to have a look at the instructions and specs.
Many thanks and congratulations on hitting the right note.
adrian says
hi i have been planning on building a murphy bed and so far i like yours the best. i just wanted to ask if there is any possible way of you giving me a more detailed tutorial on how to build this murphy bed. i would really appreciate it. thank you!
Elena says
Would love plans as well! My fiance and i are thinking of a Murphy bed for the spare bedroom, but they are so expensive!
Bashir says
Thanks for this excellent idea. Although I got most from the pics but it would be really helpful if you make a video of this murphy bed and upload it on youtube or somewhere so, we can get exact idea of how this bed open, close and what is placed where.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Great idea!! I’ll do that soon. 🙂
Brenda Hill says
This murphy bed is big success, I also would love to try making it, Are you making video soon?
Becky says
Please can u supply a more detailed list of materials and how the door hinges worked. I would so appreciate it, I have been wanting one of these in our small bedroom for the grandkids. Yours is so beautiful
Jeremy says
I would love the supply list and all the detailed photos as well. Thanks so much. I look forward to building it.. Thanks again.
Jessica says
Love this! It’s exactly what we’re looking to do in the spare room but didn’t want to spend upward (& above) $300 on just the mechanism (not even including the rest of the supplies)! Please add me to the list of people that would like a supplies list or a link to the video when ever you get it 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
haha. I know! I really need to get a video up here soon! Our inlaws are coming next weekend, so we will be using it then.
john says
Did you get a parts list?
Rachel Wood says
I’m just singing with the choir to say that a little more info on how to build would be great! I am also wondering what the clearance requirements are? How much height do you need as well as clearance for light fixtures?
Lynn says
Would love to have the list & instructions to build one. Thanks for sharing!!
Nicole says
This looks so good! I definitely want to give it a shot! Whenever you get a supply list and more detailed instructions I would love to be added to that list! Tell your men they did a wonderful job!! 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Thanks!
Danielle says
I would love the supply list as well or to know when you make a video! I am a single mom with two little girls and my home has limited space. This would be so perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I made a video tonight- finally! I just need to edit it & I will have it up later in the week. 🙂
Marije says
Yes, finally found a Murphy bed that looks good and easy to make! Thnx! Did you put up the video yet? I’m very curious about what the part with the hinges looks like and how you fixed that, do you have a picture of that?
Greetings from the Netherlands
Kayti says
I’m getting ready to embark on this adventure tomorrow! Do you have a list of supplies or cut list?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Kayti- I’ll try to edit the video tonight. It is on iMovie, I just have to take a few sections out.
Kayti says
Thanks! I’ll definitely be needing all the help I can get! You rock!
Debby Henline says
Hi, please add me to the list for “Supply List” and “more detailed instructions”. Thanks so much!! 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
lol- I know. It is on my to do list, to share a video, but I can’t figure out how to do it, for the life of me. I really plan on having it up this week- at some point. The worst part is that I had STEP BY STEP pictures (over 100 of them) on my old computer and then it crashed & I lost them all – about a week after I did it. 🙁
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
OK- THE VIDEO IS DONE. TRY TO IGNORE HOW VERY UN-PROFESSIONAL IT IS. HAHA!! ITS MY VERY FIRST ONE. 😉 http://youtu.be/qBrkx1_4hzw
Janell says
The video is helpful to see functionality, but do you have a supply list for what you built?
jeremy says
This is amazing! I live in a small 800ft squared house with one bedroom so this is absolutely PERFECT! I have a few questions:
Did you use a queen bed? Or king?
Do you have a list of parts and cuts?
Do you have a detailed instruction or how to?
I’d really like to take on this project but I don’t know if I’m capable enough to do it without instructions lol.
Thanks for this idea and also for your reply in advance 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
yes to the queen bed.
Not to the list (sorry) .
Yes you can totally do it. A reader just sent me pictures that she posted where she made it from the video! 🙂
Tina Belz says
Could you send the supply list to my email? Thank you.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
It is in the plans 🙂
Marlene says
This is great! We’ve been looking into building one of these but thought it would be too expensive! Would love to have more details in the supply list and instructions! Very excited to see this! Thanks!!!
Mark says
Fantastic job! I’ve been doing a lot of research trying to find the best Murphy Bed design that doesn’t require the expensive lift kit. This is by far the best one I’ve seen! Well thought out and simple design and looks better than a store bought one. If the bed it’s too heavy to lift for some, I would recommend garage door springs to assist with the lift process. Again, great job, can’t wait to build mine!
Denise says
How would you use garage door springs to assist the lift process?
Leila says
Dear Becky and family, This is a wonderful DIY project. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. My husband and I were thinking of ways we could use a 3rd bedroom in our house now that the kids are grown and gone. We would like to update the room so it could be used as a musician’s practice room (husband is a musician) but wanted to still use it as a guest room for family visits. Building a murphy bed would be wonderful use for the space. Please share a supply list and basic instructions if you have them. Thanks again!
CatK says
I love this! I had searched forever to find a homemade murphy bed but we ended up just getting a used craigslist find, I wish I’d found your blog before! I actually just finished making an upholstered headboard for ours, check it out here!
Dacya says
I would love to know what you used for hinges. I have priced kits and thought that i should be able to use a screen door style hinge but I am not sure how to hook it up so it would all work properly. Hope you can help me out.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’ll check when my husband gets home 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Use a door hinge, not a screen door- you need something stronger. Like a heavy-duty hinge for a heavier door.
Linda Urmston says
Becky when the screw goes in to lock the bed in the closed position does it go in front, or behind the mattress? Thank you for all you help.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
It goes into the bed frame, so it doesn’t go near the mattress. You aren’t just laying the bed on plywood, you are building a frame for it and this goes into the frame. They drilled the hill into the frame (they marked it out when it was in the up position. They measured it. So if they were using a 2X4, “we knew that we had about an inch & a half back to make sure they had enough room.”
This makes not sense to me, I’m just writing as he talks. 🙂 lol!!
Ann says
supply list and instructions please. Looking for eco way to get more room in guest/craft room. Thanks
Kelley says
This is so cool!!! I have some guests coming starting in March, and then again in May and June- this would be such a great project. So clever! Is there any way I could get on the list of those needing supply list & instructions?
Cathleen says
Hi! When you get the supply list together could I get a copy? Love this DIY.
Andy says
Would love more info and details about building a murphy bed. It looks great.
Jill says
I love this! When it is open, are the hinges the only thing holding up the head end? Or, does the frame at the head rest upon the opening in the wall? It seems like a lot of weight to place on 3 door hinges, if the screws are the only thing holding up the head end of the bed.
Thanks for sharing, I’m going to build one just like it!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I think it lays inside of the opening somehow, but i’ll ask my husband
Jill says
Hello, I purchased the plans, thank you. However, the placement of hinges is still a mystery! It reads, “Attach so that the hinged end on the plywood side.” Was this a typo?
Earlier instructions tell to put the 2×2 board perimeter on one side of the plywood and the 2×3 board perimeter on the other side of the plywood. So how does the hinge attach to the plywood?
Jill
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Did you get it? I can take pictures of it, if not.
Kathleen Hicks says
Awesome video, but would love the supply list, thanks.
Johnny says
What about using spring hinge. May help lifting the bed
Heidi K. says
First of all I love this! Turned out amazing! When it’s all closed up, the trim on the bottom part of the bed (closest to the floor), that covers the seam made from the hinges in back right? How does that not scrape against the wall frame when you open and close the bed? Does that make sense?
Heidi K. says
The trim on the outside (so what shows when the bed is folded up). Hope that makes sense! 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
He said that it sits on the upper part of the hinges.
Sandy says
Is there a way to get a PDF of the instructions for the Murphy Bed? I don’t have the internet where I live. While I’m sure I’d do better with the videos, I have little choice.
Thank you,
Sandy
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’m sorry- I don’t have one.
Jenny says
Hi Sally, You can create a PDF easily from the webpage. To do that, go here: http://webpagetopdf.com/ Enter the URL and press enter. When it is done it will ask you to download the file. Save it to your computer or phone and voila. You have a pdf.
Cecilia says
Great solution for a DIY murphy wall bed. From your video I think I got it and as soon as it is built I will take a video and send it over to you. Thank you and your husband for sharing!!!:)
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
That would be awesome! I can’t wait to see it!!
Jen says
on the picture where the bed is down but the mattress is up are the sides 2×6? and what size plywood did he use. If you could take that pic and write what the wood sizes are that would be really helpful. Also when he made the frame for the bed and where the hinges connect to the frame, are those 2×4’s or 2×6’s? Thank You so much for this it will help me in making one for my office 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’ll check with him when he gets home from work. 🙂
Peggy Berry says
Sorry just found this comment section. Like everyone else I would like measurements and better instrucions. Love the video but it leaves out alot of vital information that I would need to acomplish this.Any help would be appreciated. thanks
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I don’t have that info b/c it was all on my other computer that crashed, but they are going to make another one at my brothers, so I”ll take good notes. 🙂
Kevin Haddenham says
I would love to have the plans. Easy and cost effective.
Kamela says
I absolutely love this bed! We have two toddlers and live in a two bedroom home. Our family is growing, soon to be a family of 5! So as you can imagine then finding out how in the world to make us all fit has been very much on my mind. This I know would be the solution! I know you don’t have a supply list but if there is any way your husband remembers how he constructed the frame (I’m trying to figure out how the sides and bed itself was made) I would greatly appreciate it! I plan to use the idea for twin mattresses for my kids as well as for my own bedroom. It looks so wonderfully affordable! Thank you!!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Great!
kim says
OK like EVERYONE else a supply list, which should be quite basic but specific would make this FAR cooler!!! Get your husband a piece of pie and a tea and sit him down to respond to this and tell him to write it down! Doesn’t seem as complicated as you’re making it! Unless you are trying to keep it a secret?? The video helps but not completely. C’mon you can do it!! The DIY’ers are waiting!!!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
haha!! Well we are planning on doing one at my brother’s house, so I am going to video the whole thing. 🙂 He did this bed over a year ago, so I’m just not sure that he will remember everything that it needs. ?
Leo says
Hi, did you use gas pistons to help lower and raise the bed more safely?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
No- but it has never been an issue. Well- my husband usually just lowers it when we are going to have company. I would never attempt it (first off- I’m only 4’11, so I couldn’t even reach it to lower it if I wanted to!) haha!
stephanie says
Hi, Id like to make one for my apartment but I would need to know if I have to make any modification to the wall (screws , etc) ?
Also, did you use melamine ? I don’t like melamine, its not resistant, or did you do it part melamine ,part wood ?
Thank you !
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Plywood. 🙂
Ashley says
I can’t find the folding wicker baskets at Staples. Do you have another recommendation?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Ikea has some beautiful folding wicker baskets, too . (I think we paid around $14 for a pack of two recently)
Yap whye hoe says
How I can buy the DIY wall bed?i need a single wall bed.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
You can’t buy the bed, just the plans. 🙂
Cyndi says
Hi. I have a couple of questions about the build on this.
First the side of this bed looks like more than 2×2 as indicated in the plans. Am I looking wrong or is the part that’s holding in this bed more like a 1/2×6?
Second. If I am reading the instructions right, the top of the plywood where the mattress is is a square frame. Then it’s the plywood…then a “grid” of supports screwed to the plywood and then the beadboard is fixed to the ‘”grid”…would that be right? It doesn’t look like it from the picture, but it’s how I am reading the build instructions. I’m not sure if I”ve gotten that right.
I am going to try to build this this weekend and these are the two things I am stuck on. if you have a chance to help, I’d love it. You really did do a wonderful job on this.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
The 2×2 is the frame for the bottom, where the mattress sits (It is the “skeleton” for the bed). The 1 X 6 is the “side” support for the mattress. Think of it like a shoe box. The 2×2 frame in the bottom of the box and the 1×6 would be the sides.
MarilynHawaii says
Iʻve been waiting for that supply list since June 24, 2014. Is it ever going to really happen, or should I just quit checking back here? Iʻd really like to buy the plans, but not until the supply list is assembled. I donʻt know enough about building to figure it out for myself.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
The supply list is in the plans.
Andrya says
Becky,
I just ordered the plans & they downloaded completely encrypted. Are you able to email them to me?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Of course!!! Please email me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com
Cyndi says
Oh, I have just one more question. How far up from the floor is it before you break for the bed frame? – where the hinges are? i can’t figure out for sure how high to make it and I’m really afraid that I’m going to wind up going to high and it’s not going to be comfortable to get into. If you can help me with that, my build starts tonight. And thanks for the previous help you provided. That was hugely helpful.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’ll ask my husband when he gets home from the store.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
The hinges are 1 foot off the ground. 🙂
Cyndi says
THANK YOU!!!! I am so excited – this will be my most complicated build to date but with your help it is going to be a success. I just know it. BTW, I was going to tell you…if you’d like to convert your instructions to a pdf, I would be happy to do that for you. That way if someone doesn’t have office they can still open the document. Just let me know and I can email it to you…
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
You are so sweet! I hadn’t even though to that! Maybe I should do it & update it w/ a little Q & A at the bottom. 🙂
Will says
I paid for the instructions for the Murphy bed but I didn’t get anything. Is there way I can get them?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
What is your e-mail? That happens sometimes- its just a browser issue. Is the email the one that you left here (wsat…)
WILL says
YES
Will says
Thank you, I just received the instructions
absolutelyfabulousme says
How did you build the trim that goes around the area that the bed fits in, and how would you do this on a hardwood floor? Any ideas
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
My husband & Dad actually built the wall out (for the shelving)
Janice says
Do the plans include all the information needed to build? Measurements, cuts, photos…?
Tim says
Can you clarify the hinge locations? and how does the gap trim cover the hinges? as well as not interfere with wall when lowering. I purchased the plans (awhile back) and am actually mid build (walls/base built out) but still curious on hinges. Any close up pictures of hinge placement and outer trim would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’ll try to get you a close-up tomorrow.
Mary says
I purchased the plans through my pay pal account but have not received them? Was just wondering about that.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Mary-
Can you email me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com and I will send them over. Some browsers just won’t let them download & I can attach it in an email easily.
Cassie says
Thanks for making the plans available for this project. May I also say they are very reasonable in price, very kind! Excited to get this project underway.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I hope it turns out great!
Lora Heiden says
Was wondering if you ever got the measurements? I know you said your husband and other family members were going to make it at your brothers or something but was wondering if the measurements were ever obtained? I was going to suggest if you just go to the room and measure everything you can and make a list of those items I think that would be very helpful until you were able to get the video and measurements when they build it at your brothers…. just a thought.
Hope to be able to start on this project soon as we have very limited space in our home!!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
On Nov 21, we are making a video that will be for sale, a full instructional video with downloadable plans/measurements, pictures, etc… 🙂
drew says
Will the video be for up and for sale on the 21st or will you start filming that day?
Larry says
I paid my $1.99 and the plans would not download. Using Firefox: they said the address was not correct on the URL.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
If you can email me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com I can send it to you directly. 🙂
Tammy Schiewe says
This is awesome. We’ve been wanting to do something like this for a long time.Are the two boards at the bottom enough to hold two people?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Yep 🙂
David says
Please send me info on how to obtain the plans.
David says
Oops. Never mind. I found the link and got the plans. May I suggest having a link to the plans at the top of the page? Thanks.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I will. 🙂 thanks.
mhz says
great plans — just bought it …
what it needs more of — is diagrams — side views — top views ..
but otherwise a great buy .. Thanks …
Tobias Armstrong says
I used to have a wall bed when I was a kid, but I’d never thought of using one in my current house. My wife really likes the idea of having the extra space, but I didn’t necessarily want to spend an arm and a leg to get it. This DIY makes it seem completely doable though, so I may have to look a little closer at our bedroom. Thanks for sharing!
Sandra de la Concha says
Hi, I’m trying to find a mattress that will fit… is it a 6in, 8in or 12in tall mattress? I’m going to do a queen size bed.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We have a thick one on there.
Barb Lamb says
i bought the instructions, and that’s great, but i need a little more info on the “building the wall out”! i am ready to go, but its impossible to tell how the shelving units was put in. what are the side walls made of? how thick is he wood ? it looks pretty thick. do you somewhere have instructions for that? i assumed by buying the instructions, i would also have the instructions for the shelving unit that you need to build it in to!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
If you want to email me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com I can help you (we have updated plans)
Phyllis says
Could I send you a check for the plans? I don’t have a PayPal account any more since they mess mine up and don’t want another. Please email me an address where I could send the money or a check.
Becky Fisher says
I love it! We are planning to downsize soon and move back to FL – plan to purchase a 2-bed condo and I still need my sewing room, plus guest room. This solves my problem!
Chrissy says
Hey, did you need any straps for this? Does the bed slip out when you put it up? Thanks ?
Carolyn says
Would it be possible to mount it to the wall instead of to the floor? How would we need to do this to maintain the structural stability?
Mary says
This bed is perfect for our guest room so we are going to order the plans. I also love the sheets and yellow/grey throw. Where did you get them?
Megan says
Hi…I was just wondering if the plans for this DIY bed include plans on how to build out the wall for the shelves.
Thanks
Kimberly R Dubs says
I just bought the plans. Thank you, this looks like an awesome project! I really like the grey and yellow bedding you have in the video. Can you share where you bought it? Thanks!
Ericka says
Becky can you measure the height of your ceiling? I need to figure out if this would clear our light fixtures before buying the plan. TIA!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I think they are 9 feet. 🙂
Ashley Southard says
I am planning on purchasing your plans, but am curious if the plans include the Sheetrock, etc that has to be done on either side of the bed?
Cindy says
Little confused about bolt—do you drill a hole in beds 2×4 he same time as for the outside hole?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
email my husband at yourmoderndad@gmail.com – he will answer anything about it. 🙂 I just take the pictures. lol!
Craig says
Can this plan be modified to use a murphy bed hardware kit?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’m not sure. Probably.
Terah says
What did you use as a hinge for the bed? I love the idea and how inexpensive you guys finished your project but I have been doing some research and a Murphy bed hinge kit is almost $400 alone not including the wood to build!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’m assuming Lowes?
Angela says
If we buy the plan does it come with dimensions for a queen size?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
yes.
Ruthie Tabone says
What a great plan and I would love to make one for our gym area downstairs! What size of bed do you have in your plans? Queen or full?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
queen
Mary Bohman says
Becky, God Bless you for your energy & sharing ideas! And God Bless your talented & helpful Brother & Dad! I’m 65, downsizing to a smaller house for me & my sister and a Murphy Bed makes best use of the small spaces we’ll have. We have limited funds & can’t afford the expensive ones. Thanks so much for helping people this way!
Julie sagaram says
What size bed are the DIY wallbed plans for?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
queen. 🙂
Ashley says
I’d like to purchase the detailed plan for 4.99$ before I do I’m just wondering if it can be modified to hang horizontally I have windows and cannot mount vertically.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’m sure you can do it however works best in your home. 🙂
Jess says
Hello,
I am really interested in buying the plans and building this in my basement. The ceiling is lower than normal… Could you tell me the width and height before I buy the plans to make sure it fits? Thanks!
Deserea says
Just purchased your plans and had to email you for the attachment for instructions as my iPad is a little glitchy…I know you are busy so no rush lol. What I was wondering though is do the plans also include the removable headboard plans as well instruction on how to add the shelves? Thanks ever so much for this it is truly going to make my game room functional again!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Can you email me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com and I will send you the attachment a different way, so you can see them better?
Women's Magazine RO says
I am dying to get started on this wall bed project. I keep getting this message when trying to open the Plans.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
e-mail me if you can’t download them: yourmodernfamily@gmail.com
Jammie says
how much of a ceiling clearance do you need for this bed?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We have 9 foot ceilings.
Sabina Rus says
Hi I will like to make the wall bed but it is for 10 dollars only a plan or is like for a murphy bed when you get instruction and a mechanism?
Thank you for replay
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
The plans.
Sarah says
Do the plans include how to build the bump out?
Tori says
FINALLY!!! These are the best instructions I’ve found! Super frugal! My son just left for a two year mission, and we need the bedroom to serve three functions! Guest room, office, and craft room! Too bad I didn’t find these when they were $4.99! LOL! But $9.99 is a great deal! Will be getting the plans as soon as we’re ready to build 😉 We’ll have to modify the top since we live in a mobile and the ceiling is only 7′ on the wall where we’d build. I considered flipping it on the side, but that would take up precious wall space. Thank you for all the pictures and the videos, and most especially THE PLANS!! Not to mention you never ending patience with all of us asking the same questions over and over…….and over!! Haha!! You’ve ROCKED the Murphy bed!!!
Mimi says
Hi Becky and Husband~
I am one step away from purchasing your Murphy Bed plans, but wanted to ask you if there is a table option. I’ve seen murphy beds with a fold out table option that I would like to have available. We have an extra room, however it serves as guest room, office and craft room. To be able to have a craft table off of the murphy bed would be HEAVEN!!!
Thank you for your reply.
Steve Compton says
REBECCA,
I PURCHASED THE Murphy bed plans but never received the plans. I purchased on May 12th through my pay pal account . Do you mail them or do you email them? Please get back to me soon.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Please e-mail me at yourmodernfamily@gmail.com. They are automatically sent out with the order (within seconds), so if you don’t see them, they may have gone to your spam box. Just e-mail me and I’ll get a new set to you ASAP. 🙂
James says
Saw this on youtube, rough jobs, uneven finishings, and top catches the base of the bed when folding hence causing splinter in wood. In the long run the support of the bed is insufficient, and the storage of the bedding is unsanitary considering the carpet floor and damp winter condtions. Definitely not worth the price for a basic “pick up hammer and nail” instructions. I noticed the price of the plan has increased as well from 4.99. Better plans on youtube for free with better finishing and much BETTER craftmanship.
Terri says
Before I purchase the plans I need to know the distance from the wall to to. End of the bed as our room is tiny!
Karl says
bought your plans… they are great.. thanks… does he have plans or pictures on how he made the headboard
john redding says
I was curious if your husband used drywall on the sides where the bookshelf was or not. When I downloaded the plans the pictures look like it where he drilled the hole to keep the bed secure but I wanted to ask. Great, straightforward plan and I am excited to start the project this weekend?
Brooke Chartrand says
You mentioned the headboard being built with a PVC stand, I tried searching the blog and can’t seem to find a post or photo. Could you please share that info, plan on making the murphy bed this weekend?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I know- I don’t have an image of the headboard yet. I need to put it down & take an updated photo w/ the headboard. 🙂
Tara says
Has anyone done this bed for a queen size mattress? If so what is the height needed from floor up? Thanks.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We have a queen mattress on ours.
Aretha says
Hi! I want to purchase the plans, but first would like to know if this accommodates a queen bed? Thanks!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Yes – they are for a queen bed.
Marion says
The plans are for what size mattress. I have a full size that is 14″ high. Will the plans work
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
They are for a queen.
Justine says
To anyone who has made this or to the OP, do you know if this is a permanent install that damages the existing walls? My husband is concerned about making something super permanent for whenever we sell the house. Some people may see it as a feature, but i can also see someone not wanting it, so it would be nice to know before purchasing plans! Thanks!
Maria Starkey says
I’m sure it could be built independent but it would have to attach to a wall for stability and I could see that being dodne with just a couple of screws into studs and easy enough to remove and take it with you if you moved. I’d build it so it had support to ‘keep it square’ and use those braces for attaching to the wall.
Cheryl says
What size bed is this and can this plan be adapted somehow to have the bed horizontal?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
It is a queen-size bed. I’m not sure on a horizontal design, but if you try it, let us know how it looks!
Jordan Palmer says
What sized bed are these plans for?
Becky Mansfield says
Queen
Michele Forsyth says
You can also purchase straps to keep the bedding on when you put it away. 😊. I’m loving this! Especially now that it’s painted beautifully!
Becky Mansfield says
great idea!
Betty says
Hi,
Do you have instructions on how you built out the wall and a supply list.?
Thanks in advance.!
Amy Shepley says
They are included in the download 🙂
Amanda says
Was there already a cut out in the wall for the bed or did you build out a faux wall? Was it a flat wall then you built the frame ? I have the plan that’s the part I’m confused about ! Thanks
Becky Mansfield says
We built out a faux wall.
justin says
Hello, question on the purchased plans. I see there is mention of materials, cuts and measurements in prior comments that would be forthcoming. Do the purchased plans now contain all materials, measurements and cuts? Thank you.
Amy Shepley says
Yes they do!
Robyn says
How do you secure the PVC to the bed for the headboard? Adhesive, screws? I made my Murphy bed with your plans several years ago but am just getting around to make a headboard.
Stephanie says
Hi Becky,
I love the design but don’t have room for a queen sized bed in our room. Do you have plans for a double bed?
Thanks for your help.
Becky Mansfield says
I don’t have plans for a double bed. Sorry!
Claudia says
I have an adjustable bed, do you have plans for that or maybe know where I can find that information?
Thank You
Olivia Megan says
Hi Claudia, we do not have information on any adjustable wall bed plans at this time. I am sorry about this!
Mimi says
This is awesome, it looks amazing!! You just solved my issue! I was needing a home office but also needed a bed for guests! This is the perfect solution! Just bought your plans, I’ll need to make adjustments because our mattress is full size but I’m sure I can make it work. I’m super excited to start this project! Thank you so much for sharing!!