This diy idea gives another approach to making a horizontal murphy bed.
Diy horizontal murphy bed with desk.
For this murphy bed plan though the maker made full use of the space by adding a desk.
Hook the pivot arms under the tribearers.
If you missed the tutorial you can find that here today i m continuing on from that post and sharing the free plans and tutorial for the desk modifications.
This cut down on costs and made the bed a nice affordable option.
The diy network murphy bed.
Step 15 install the locking pins.
Last week i shared how i teamed up with rockler woodworking and hardware as well as purebond plywood to build a gorgeous modern farmhouse murphy bed for my office.
The build process is actually quite simple in that they use 2 x6 lumber for the frame and 2 x4 lumber for the legs of the murphy bed.
What s great about this murphy bed plan is that whether the bed is in use or not one can still work on the desk.
Line up the trunnion screws with the threaded holes in the pivot arm plates and thread them in.
You can use fun fabric to mimic drawer fronts and even screw in handles to complete the look.
The only downside is that the bed does not fold out as smoothly as a professionally made murphy bed might.
Insert the bushings and trunnions into their holes in the bed ends and then slide the bed desk assembly into the carcass.
The photo shows that there s enough space to pull up the chair and sit on it to work or study on the desk.
Get the tutorial at remodelholic.