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I went through taking down the many pieces I had in the strange places I had them until I wa More...]]> Friday, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Murphy-Beds-and-STYLE!.html Twenty or thirty years ago, if you would have used “Murphy beds” and “style” in the same sentence, I probably would have thought you were crazy. 

I have to say that I’m not overly impressed with how the Murphy beds from 30 or more years ago look, even if I consider the styles and fashions of the day.  Most of the time the bed cabinet did not match the room and it stuck out like a sore thumb.  Come to think of it, that might h More...]]> Friday, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Simple-Elegance.html As soon as I saw this photograph, I knew that I had to share it! 

It is a simple and elegant design for a child’s room, utilizing decorative crown moulding mounted all the way to the ceiling to give the unit that much desired, built in look.  The open shelving keeps the unit feeling light and airy. 

The small and large arched handles in brushed chrome add to the simplicity theme.  The star shaped and knobs on the drawers More...]]> Friday, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/FLEX-Space.html What is “flex space”?  It is space that can be used for multiple purposes – like a room that is an office during the day and a bedroom at night.  Flex space is a key concept being utilized in many of today’s new and existing homes. 

For example, as children grow up and leave the nest, the parents typically no longer devote the use of whole rooms to their children and end up reapportioning their abode. They use the emptied spaces fo More...]]> Friday, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Murphy-Beds-of-Today.html Today, wallbeds not only pivot from the head of the bed, but they can also pivot out from the sides, as seen in the picture below.

At Murphy Bed Lifestyles, we’ve discovered there's a certain freedom that can be found in a custom designed wall bed unit.  By customizing the wallbed cabinet to fit the More...]]> Thursday, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/SICO-RoomMaker-Mechanism-_-Part-3-of-3.html  

The Sico RoomMaker bed is the most durable of all the wallbeds that Murphy Bed Lifestyles offers.  It is specifically made for comfort as it uses a traditional mattress and box spring.  This bed is designed for the heavy duty usage associated with dormitories, fire stations, care facilities, etc.  The RoomMaker wall bed is floor mounted with fully encased coils made of heat treated alloy steel.  This bed is great when you have a small room and need to utiliz More...]]> Friday, 09 Oct 2009 15:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/SICO-EuroBed-Mechanism-_-Part-2-of-3.html The Sico EuroBed uses slats for the base of the bed base so it provides considerably more comfort than the “Murphy”.  The Sico EuroBed is the best selling of our wall beds because it is mid priced, provides superior comfort, and has been tested for everyday use.  This is the bed to use when like your relatives or friends enough that you don’t mind if they stay longer than just overnight, but you really are not ready for them to move in just yet.

All wall beds, or beds that fold down, have become commonly known as “Murphy Beds”.   The original “Murphy Bed” brand name has been so heavily used by consumers, retailers, and other manufacturers over the years that the US government has denied all trademark claims to that name.  There is stil More...]]> Friday, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Furnishing-a-Small-Room-with-Scale-and-Proportion.html Small rooms will always feel larger empty than when they are crammed full of your stuff.  That's why choosing the right furniture for the room is the first key to getting the most out of your space and making your small room feel larger.

When dealing with a small space, it is best to pay attention to how the items relate to the size (scale) of the room.  Working with a small scale room your best bet would be to invest in sleek, stream lined furniture, which will More...]]> Friday, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Using-Small-Space-Wisely.html My second rule for decorating (right after feng shui) is USE SHELVES!  (And I'm not really shouting at you, I'm just excited about decorating with shelves and wanted to emphasize things a little!)

Using shelves is especially the case when it comes to decorating in a small or downsized space.  Shelving when done right will add to a room.  Not only does it supply you with an excellent amount of storage, but it also allows you space to place your fa More...]]> Friday, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Painting-for-Small-Spaces.html Small rooms can really make a wonderful space feel cramped, so in order to create the illusion of a larger room, you'll need to use a few crafty tricks to fool the eyes and brain. 

Many people who want to paint their small rooms think they don't have the option of using darker colors.  Go ahead and use those deep navy blues and dark olive greens, but instead of painting the wall floor to ceiling, only paint 3/4 of the way up.  Use a lighter version of the More...]]> Friday, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/Downsizing-Your-Living-Space-with-Finesse-.html In a previous post I mentioned that a great way to expand small spaces would be to hang large pieces of art (or wall clings, decals, or mirrored headboards) to your walls.

But what about the floors?

While hunting around the internet to see what's out there and what's made of sustainable material just because I'm that type of girl I came across Amara's beautiful, vibrant botanical rugs. WOW!!&nb More...]]> Thursday, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:00 http://murphybedlifestyles.com/article/5-Creative-Ways-to-Decorate-Your-Murphy-Bed-.html OK, like the title says, here's 5 creative ways to decorate your Murphy bed.  Read and enjoy!

1. Hang curtains!  Curtains are a great way to add a splash of color and texture to a room, and they’re easy enough to change with the seasons, trends and you! 
2. Put up decals!  Some of my favorite wall cling sites are VinylWallArt.com and