Bragging on DH - Murphy Bed he made
06-04-2011, 09:27 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by Treasureit
This is our solution for a guest/play room. My husband made it and I love it.
My DH wants to build a Murphy bed in our extra room. I didn't think that was a good idea as I've only seen Murphy beds on I Love Lucy.
Yours has changed my mind.
Thanks.
06-05-2011, 02:12 AM
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Beautiful work! I like the side-drop type for any room where there are clearance issues too.
If he made the face of the bed cabinet from Luan (think quality door-skin wood layer) it's probably either Ash Luan or maybe Alder if it's a nice fine grain, or could be Birch. Although most of us can't do that kind of quality woodwork, if you really want a murphy bed, you could consider buying the hardware & using a plywood panel for the front. Once you figure out what the sheet size is, call an upholsterer, as they will give you a price to cover the wood in commercial furniture fabric (vinyl, leather, cloth), or you could try it yourself...it could be a flat wood (sheet-good)front.
Ok, you're right, not the same as this beautiful piece, but it could done with taste.
If he made the face of the bed cabinet from Luan (think quality door-skin wood layer) it's probably either Ash Luan or maybe Alder if it's a nice fine grain, or could be Birch. Although most of us can't do that kind of quality woodwork, if you really want a murphy bed, you could consider buying the hardware & using a plywood panel for the front. Once you figure out what the sheet size is, call an upholsterer, as they will give you a price to cover the wood in commercial furniture fabric (vinyl, leather, cloth), or you could try it yourself...it could be a flat wood (sheet-good)front.
Ok, you're right, not the same as this beautiful piece, but it could done with taste.
06-05-2011, 06:07 AM
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I have been looking for something like that for a basement bedroom/sewing room. That would certainly open up my floor space. That one is beautiful, looks like a piece of furniture. I have bookmarked this to show my DH. He can do it if he gets motivated. I sure hope he does. Love yours.
06-05-2011, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Treasureit
Originally Posted by suebee
Beautiful piece of furniture...wished we could see it open.
As far as the wood...I can't remember what he used, but it is stained Cherry.
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