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Why Do They Call It A Murphy Bed?

Posted on Jun 14, 2023

Key Takeaways Introduction Originally called “in-a-door” beds, William Murphy founded the Murphy Bed Company back in 1908. Later William Murphy patented this design in 1911. Though the name “Murphy Bed” was never trademarked they have since come to be known by this name. Beds that fold up into a space [...]

Can I Use a Regular Mattress in a Murphy Bed?

Posted on May 08, 2023

Can you remember a sleepless night tossing and turning on a hide-a-bed, futon, or air mattress? It doesn’t matter how gimmicky and high-tech a mattress look-alike is, nothing sleeps as comfortably as a real mattress. Mattresses are not designed to stand on end for long periods; over time, they can [...]