WALL BED .. YAY OR NAY?
Kiki Ky
5 years ago
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PRODr Retro House Calls
5 years agoDo you mean a Murphy bed which folds up into the wall, like in this photo?
Vintage Modern Living · More InfoMy understanding is that they are pretty expensive, but heaps more comfortable than a sofa bed. The advantage of a sofa bed is that house guests never stay too long...
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BUILD Architecture Award 2018 · More InfoKiki Ky
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siriuskey
5 years agoKiki Ky
4 years ago
Kate
4 years ago
sfrendin
4 years ago
PROLarkspur Lane Design
4 years ago
we recently purchased this Ikea "Hemnes" sofa style day bed for our daughter's room. You can buy a folding out memory foam mattress with it for use when guests stay. just an idea if you are on a budget and like the idea of having a comfy chilling area in between guests. can also put the linen and pillows in the drawers and just cover mattress with a fitted quilt and cushions for a more sofa-y look.
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Larkspur Lane Design
4 years ago
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