I like to build a Murphy wall bed- horizontal Queen size ; with proper spring loaded hinges
and casings !
if Bunnings would sell me me one pair ….?! If not …. then , without .Preferably with templates….!
Hello @041461Tk,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about making a murphy bed.
Building a Murphy bed is an excellent way to maximize the space available in a room. I suggest having a look at this discussion - Wardrobe cubby house by @woodalwaysworks. You can also check out Brad's recommendation on plans.
Unfortunately, the store does not carry a murphy bed kit. I'm sure you'll be able to find one with a quick look at google. There are quite a few things to consider if your building this bed from scratch. They will include material weight, fitting and construction, anchoring point, and the type of hardware to make everything work.
Let me tag our experienced members @JDE, @Brad and @TedBear for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Thank You for responding EricL
im not sure where to go , or , who to talk to?
also … Bunnings , doesn’t carry any hinges,which can be used for wall bed ….!? blast ….
Hi @041461Tk ,
Perhaps you could try Wall Beds Australia for a bed kit. You will need to build the timber framework yourself, but it sounds like you intend to anyway:-
https://www.wallbedsaustralia.com.au/index.php/shop/product/35-diy-wall-bed-hardware-kit
We're really keen to assist you with your project @041461Tk. Please let us know when you purchase your hinge set, and we can work on a design for your frame together.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hello @041461Tk
Have you purchased the hinge set already? If you have, please have a look if it came with installation instructions. The instructions usually tell what type of bed size/weight it supports. A single, double, queen or king-size bed are the most common choice. Once you've identified which bed it supports you can begin making sketches as to how you want the Murphy bed to look. As I've mentioned earlier, bed size will be dictated by the weight the hinge supports.
For example, a typical queen size bed is generally 1500mm x 2000mm. If that's the size you're building to then the rest of the cabinetry will be based on those measurements. Was there a particular look you were going for? Please keep in mind that the cabinet will need to be anchored to the floor and wall for safety.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Yes , I’m ready to proceed ….however ,
I don’t have those spring loaded hinges,
with nine springs each side , but , if you
know , where to find them ? Maybe we can start ….! As the queen size bed is constant ; the horizontal bed is constant,
just the additional attachments / Addison’s ; and the bed height is slightly different ….
I believe that kit is from overseas and can only be purchased along with the bed kit. Unfortunately, I've not seen that type of spring assembly locally. I've done a quick search on google under "Murphy Bed Australia" There are a number of suppliers, but I'm afraid they don't sell the hinges by themselves only complete kit sets.
Have you considered other alternatives such as a sofa bed? Perhaps a bottom pullout bed? That would be easier to put together. Plus it is also more affordable and will not require complex mounting systems.
If you need further assistance, please let me know.
To EricL
correct ! They will not sell those blimey hinges , if you not buying the whole bed .
HENCE
Do I need to buy a whole cow…. when I need two litres of milk ….?!
Hi @041461Tk
I believe it's time to weigh the pros and cons of the project. Buying the kit means that you won't have to guess how big the set will be. The kit has been tested to work with the hinges and is covered in a warranty. Should you need spare parts you can go back to the supplier. Plus you still get the pleasure of putting it together yourself.
Buying just the hinges leaves a great deal of work ahead of you. You'll have to plan the holding frame and bed frame itself. An error in construction will mean that the bed will not fold properly. The materials used might be too heavy which will cause the bed to be too heavy to lift. The cost of the materials used could be almost the same as buying the kit, cancelling any savings you might have made. Plus sourcing the hinges itself is an effort, to begin with, and it does not come with any instructions.
When the time comes you can sell the cow and make some money back.
