The Return of the Murphy Bed
December 21st, 2006
A Creve Coeur client had us transform half of their condo basement into 2 bedrooms and a full bath. The finished project is real handsome, especially the bathroom, which is all blue and white and smart.
And one of the bedrooms has a special, retro surprise…
The Murphy Bed (invented by William L. Murphy) came to life in 1916 as a space-saving device for people living in tiny, post-World War 1 apartments. Even if we’ve never experienced one in person, we’re familiar with them from countless movies and cartoons.
As the square footage of American homes began increasing after World War 2, beds that hid in the wall were no longer required as a solution. In 1989, Murphy Bed was legally declared a generic term to describe any bed that folds into a wall. And in 2006, the concept once again became the perfect solution for a lower level office that can do double-duty as a guest bedroom.
Taking these photos was the first time I’d ever encountered an actual fold-away bed. It was both a nostalgic experience and an ingenious way to allow a new room to multi-task in style. It is also very easy to open and close. Everything old is new again, and Mosby extends a big hearty “welcome back” to the Murphy bed!
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