Look at my Murphy bed/design wall!!
 

For the past 13 years I have shared my sewing space with our guest room. About 2 years ago I figured out that since we only have guests stay 2-3 times a year I could surely put that space to better use. My husband didn't want to give up having a "real" bed to offer, so he came up with this idea. He built me this Murphy bed and now I have room for guests & the rest of the time I have open space and a design wall that measures 62"x62". Pretty cool, huh!?!?

He isn't a "finish" carpenter but I think he did a great job. We ordered the mechanism online and he got busy. It lifts down so gently that I can do it by myself. The 2 outer handles become the legs.

I can't describe how exciting this has been for me. I couldn't wait to put my string quilt blocks on and now to rearrange them so there won't be big clumps of one color together. That's the beauty of a design wall, isn't it!? ;-)

I have a 5' table (folds in the middle) that I cut on that goes in front of Murphy and then moves over near my machine when I want to do quilting on my DSM.

Oh, that is so cool, and it's like having two rooms for the price of one! Your DH is a keeper, as they say. Enjoy it.

Well, isn't that quite an ingenious solution! Looks great.

You are so fortunate to have a husband that could install the unit. I had to have one installed. It was the smartest thing I have ever done. My best friend did it first, when I saw hers, it was so much better than putting in a hide-a-bed in the room. Hope you really enjoy having yours.

What a great idea. And I love the quilt on the bed too.

That is so cool what a great room.

We have talked about this IF I ever get a sewing room again. TUSM for the pics! Showed to dh and he said..ok will do when we move! MOVE..not ready to MOVE...another four letter word like DIET and FOOD PLAN~~

I want one and I don't even need another bed! What a great idea!:thumbup:

What a great idea!

What a great idea. It sure makes a difference in the space you have. Thank you for sharing.

My dear BIL made one for his and my sister's home. I use it every time I visit. Easy to take down and put up. Her's has the sewing table attached to the front of it with a hinge to let it down and the fold down legs to steady it. I like the design wall also. The pattern looks just like theirs!

I debated on attaching the table, but since I was given the foldable table for free I decided to make the design wall. If your BIL bought the mechanism online it probably is the same setup. I couldn't be happier with mine. We put a real nice mattress on it and it sleeps very well. We have one set of friends who come and stay a week at a time. They said it sleeps very well and they love having the extra walking around room.

You have a keeper in that DH. Hugs to him for a job well done. I never thought of that for my quilting room but it seems to work well. Hugs

What a great idea! And what a great husband to construct it for you.

That is a great idea and I want one too.

Looks great!! My hubby has been thinking about doing that in our spare! He did a grat job!!! :)

Brilliant solution....kudos to your DH

That's a great idea. Your guests will enjoy sleeping under those quilts.

When I had a one bedroom apt, I had one in the living room. I finished it with cabinet doors and had shelving on each side so it looked like a built in storage wall. It is so practical for optimal use of daily living space!!!

Oh I want one of these. Actually I could use 2

Wow! What a great idea!

That is awesome.So great he could build it-and a bonus design wall.double win

where did you order hardware? Would love to have my dear SIL make one for me...

That is way cool!! I love Murphy beds - don't have one - wish I did!! That is so great that your husband could build one!! Perfect solution!!

Good thinking!

That is sooooo neat!!! & handy when 'guests' arrive...!?

What a great idea!!!!! Enjoy your space!!!

Me too! I love it. and love your avitar too.

WOW great idea, may have to just use this idea if you don't mind.

What a wondrful idea.

Love it!! Love it!! Love it!!!

Love it! Really smart idea.

Looks like a perfect solutions for those that need a quest room. We have no overnight guest and no spare rooms. Having a design wall too is just icing on the cake. Great looking room.

Love your Murphy Bed. You are fortunate to have a handy man.

oh my that is such a great idea i am gonna talk to my hubby about it.. we company less than that but need something for them to sleep on when they come... great idea.. he is definatley a keeper...

What a great idea and use of space. Where there is the will, there is the way. Congratulations to your DH on a job well done.

Fantastic idea! Hubby did a great job. Wish I had one in guest bedroom. Never enough floor space and no design wall.....this solves both issues.

love it, what a great idea, looks great.

We ordered the mechanism and plans online from Rockler Woodworking. It's @$300. I have no affiliation with this company, but we researched our options and decided to go with this. We're very happy with it & the directions were easy to follow, per my husbands comments.

He's not a finish carpenter? Looks pretty good to me! What a clever and ingenious idea. Congratulations to you both!