Top 11 Murphy Beds Projects

1. 1. How to Add Molding and Paint to a Murphy Bed

   

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   DIY Network experts show how to add decorative detail to a Murphy bed by adding molding and paint.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

2. 2. Build a Murphy Bed

   

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   These two projects will show you how to create a hideaway guest bed.

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Hard

3. 3. How to Build a Murphy Bed

   

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   Create a hideaway guest bed with shelf units.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Hard

4. 4. Building a Bed Cabinet (00:01:24)

   

   No room for a bed? Kits make short work of Murphy bed installation.

5. 5. Game Space Galore (20:01)

   

   Wasted Spaces teaches Tom that many uses can live happily in one room.

6. 6. The Ice House Retreat Suite (00:20:00)

   

   Vanilla Ice and his crew build a retreat-suite for guests.

7. 7. How to Build a Footboard

   

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   DIY Network experts show how to assemble the pieces of a footboard for a Murphy bed.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

8. 8. How to Add Decorative Trim to a Murphy Bed

   

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   DIY Network experts show how to add decorative trim to a Murphy bed to coordinate with the bookcases that surround it.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

9. 9. Savvy Basement Renovation (04:47)

   

   See how homeowners maximized their remodeling budget with sweat equity.

10. 10. How To Install a Murphy Bed

    

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    Learn how to install a space-saving Murphy bed that tucks out of the way to open up valuable floor space.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate