A bed is a piece of furniture that is in most houses and used for activities such as sex, sleep, and relaxation. Most of these models include a mattresses placed on top of a sprung base or bed frame. These units come in many styles and sizes. Murphy beds are one example of a bed style used in small spaces because of its ability to lift up against the wall or into a cabinet, creating more space.

William Lawrence Murphy had given credit for the invention of this furniture piece. The idea came about from an experience in his life. Murphy had a small living area, a large bed, and a woman he wanted to court. There was not enough space and so he began working on a design for a folding bed, eventually developing the design used today. Murphy models are not very traditional. As a result, owners and not standard in all spaces typically install these in living spaces. The devices are ideal for small areas, such as dorms, little rooms, and mobile homes.

Their ability to lift up off the floor means an increase of floor space. Murphy beds are a term used exclusively in America. In other areas of the world, it referred to as a wall, pull down, or fold-down structure. Often these devices feature hinges on one side that allow it to picked up and stored against the wall or behind one or more cabinets. In order for this to work properly, the mattress has connected to the frame. Usually this project comes with the instalment of elastic straps. Murphy designs are similar to trundle models, if only for their ability to save space.

Most of these units do not have box springs. Still, the mattress positioned on a wired mesh or wood platform so that it stays in place and no sagging occurs when it lifted into the closed position. This sort of structure also referred to as a mechanical version of the press bed of Europe. The design is much like that of folding units that used by travellers and settlers. In fact, many nineteenth-century inventions may have paved the way for this particular model. The most modern models for these devices may include features such as lighting, storage cabinets, and office elements.

To aid in the ease of lowering and raising the structure, piston-lift or torsion springs are often applied. Handles may install as well. Several carpenters and companies build custom versions of these beds. The cost for these will depend largely on the worker that is hired, extra features and other design elements, and the space for instalment. Some retailers sell kits including all of the necessary items to construct and install these beds. Such products targeted at home-owners themselves.

Created for the purpose of preserving floor and room space, Murphy beds are a type of bed commonly installed in small living spaces. It is able to conserve space because it lifts up against the wall or hidden in cabinets. These units are usually custom built and may include extras, such as lighting fixtures and storage options.