BEDROOMS

DESIGN:

• DESIGN OF A BEDROOM | PLANNING
• DESIGN OF A BEDROOM | ARRANGEMENT
• DESIGN OF A CLOSET | PLANNING
• DESIGN OF A CLOSET | TYPES
• TYPES OF BEDS

VAASTU SHASTRA:

• VAASTU SHASTRA OF A BEDROOM

MURPHY BED

The Murphy Bed also known as wallbed, or fold away bed – was named after William Murphy who invented it in the beginning of the twentieth century to make more space in his one-bed apartment to entertain his friends. The idea behind designing such a bed was to create more space in a small and limited room - when not required, the bed folds away vertically into the wall or a closet, allowing the room to be used for other purposes and when required, it unfolds to transform the room into a bedroom.  

PARTS OF A MURPHY BED:

• Storage: Murphy beds are stored vertically against a wall or inside a closet or cabinet, as part of a complete system of wall units – sometimes you can’t even tell that the bed is there.
• Mechanism: They usually have a counter-balancing mechanism to allow for easy raising and lowering.You can flip the bed at one of its horizontal edges, generally at the head, to make it stand vertically inside a wall or closet.
• Mattress and frame: The mattress is generally attached to the bed frame, with a lock at each corner and lies on wire mesh instead of box springs.
• Headboard/footboard: Another unique characteristic of the Murphy bed is that, they generally do not have headboards, footboards or bed rails.
• Night tables: Some units include extras such as fold-out night tables.

TYPES OF MURPHY BEDS:

• The original panel style – where the whole bed simply folds down from the wall in one go.  A panel bed has the advantage that with no doors to open, less space is used.
• The Bi-Fold or Closet style – The Murphy bed is stored inside a closet in the wall of a bedroom or living room. When the doors are opened, the bed folds out from within. Bi-Folds tend to have simpler and lighter operating mechanismsNowadays Murphy beds have been revamped to include modular cabinetry with glass, mirrors, lighting, or additional units for entertainment storage or computer centers..
• Hide-away bed: The hideaway bed is not concealed behind a wall or closet. Instead, the hideaway bed has a dual purpose – it can be used as a shelf or desk. The hide-away desk remains perfectly horizontal in all its movement. 

ADVANTAGES OF MURPHY BEDS:

• Space: The biggest advantage of Murphy bed is that it can be easily folded away during the daytime, when not required and you can utilize the space for some other purposes.
• Economical: Murphy beds are economical and pocket friendly. At times, the Murphy beds are found to be cheaper than the regular ones.
• Usefulness:  Murphy beds can be used by anyone including pets!

DISADVANTAGES OF THE MURPHY BED:

• Comfort: In comparison to the regular beds, Murphy beds are not as comfortable or sturdy as regular beds because these beds use wire mesh instead of box springs.
• No Scope For Decoration: Since Murphy beds do not have headboards, footboards, or bed rails, they provide no scope for decoration.
• Tedious Task: Since Murphy beds are used in limited space, you need to fold the bed every morning you get up. This task may become tedious over time.

USAGE OF MURPHY BEDS:

In recent times, the wallbed has not been so popular because of the availability of alternative, space-saving beds such as futons or trundle beds which are a lot more comfortable. However, as cities are getting crowded, the  apartments are getting smaller and in such spaces, Murphy beds are the best alternative. 

TYPES OF BEDS

In a Bedroom, the bed is the first thing that catches your attention. In fact, the decor of the bedroom depends upon the type of the bed, its positioning, colour, design and size. You can enhance the decor of your bedroom, by choosing the right size, style and type of the bed.

In addition, a comfortable bed is essential for good sleep and rest. There are a wide variety of beds to choose from as per your personal preferences and the decor of your bedroom. You can get the traditional range of beds, as well as those that fit into the contemporary home decor. Described here are the various types of beds, listed in alphabetical order:

BUNK BED:

A bunk bed consists of a set of two or three beds, each one placed on top of the other. It is specially designed with the help of a bed frame. It is best suited for a small bedroom and for kids.

CANOPY BEDS:

A canopy bed adds the extra style and luxury for an extravagant bedroom. It is also called the 'Four Poster bed'. It is like any other bed with a wood or metal frame, but covered with a canopy drape. Canopy beds are ideal for a romantic bedroom decor.

FUTON BEDS:

They are generally sofa beds playing the dual role of a sofa as well as a bed. It consists of a wood or a metal frame with a thin bed with a cover. The frame can be adjusted to use it as a bed in the night and a sofa during the day. Though they bear the complaint of discomfort, they are ideal when you have a guest at home, for a night stay and you have limited accommodation at your disposal.

MURPHY BEDS (Wall Beds or fold away bed)

Murphy bed was founded by William Murphy to tackle space constraint. The bed folds onto the wall during the day and at night unfolds to resemble a bedroom.The idea behind designing such a bed was to make provision for more space in a small room.

PLATFORM BED:

As the name implies it is a simple wooden or a metal platform for the mattress to be mounted on it. It is usually a low seated one, sometimes with legs that allow under bed storage.Ideal for people, who are fond of spacious and simple rooms, platform beds are those that comprise of raised, flat, hard, horizontal surface, meant to support just a mattress.

SOFA BED:

The latest style in the world of furniture has come in the form of the modern sofa bed. A sofa bed, serving multiple purposes, comes across as a very versatile piece of furniture.

TRUNDLE BED:

Trundle beds are also space saving beds with wheels or casters that simply slide underneath another bed when not put to use.