IKEA Style Murphy Beds
IKEA doesn’t sell Murphy beds, but if they did, this is probably what they would look like.
By Caden
Why Doesn’t IKEA Sell Murphy Beds?
Since the mid-1980s, IKEA has been delighting American customers with great prices and designs that are sleek, simple, and stylish, not to mention their famous meatballs. However, despite growing to 54 stores in the US alone, there’s one product that IKEA has distanced themselves from: Murphy Beds. While the Swedish giant offers everything from sifters to sofas, it seems odd that they have never ventured into the Murphy bed market but there is a good reason. Their construction materials and techniques, while sufficient for an end table or dresser, are wholly inadequate for Murphy beds. Murphy beds are very unique. Not only are they a very large piece of furniture, they also have to swing open at a moment’s notice and support hundreds of pounds.
Because of the size and function of a Murphy bed, one thing is very clear: Murphy beds are not a job for particle board. Still not convinced? What if I told you that 129,000 particle board Murphy beds were recently recalled after they caused a death and dozens of injuries? Particle board lacks the durability and strength necessary to build safe Murphy beds, and the last thing IKEA wants is to open themselves up to more product safety lawsuits.
So, if you’re shopping for a Murphy bed and you’re a fan of IKEA’s style, what are your options? Here’s the good news, Wilding Wallbeds has been specializing in high-quality, real wood Murphy beds for nearly 30 years, and we have a few styles that we think will scratch your IKEA itch and–most importantly–keep you and your family safe.
Standard Murphy Beds
First off, let’s take a look at a couple of styles of standard Murphy beds that might give you IKEA vibes.
#1: The Scape
The scape captures the timeless elements of modern furniture design. It is sleek, simple, symmetrical, and yet very aesthetically pleasing. Not boring, just not busy. Understated and simple.
Available Sizes: king, queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options
Construction Materials: all wood
#2: The Edge
The Edge sports straight lines, crisp edges, and subtle trim on the face of the bed. It also perfectly utilizes edge pull hardware to minimize busyness and emphasize the real wood.
Available Sizes: queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options
Construction Materials: all wood
#3: The Remington
IKEA has recently departed from their classic flat panel look and started embracing a more classic shaker look. The Remington is the perfect shaker Murphy bed for any home.
Available Sizes: king, queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options
Construction Materials: all wood
Murphy Desk Beds
Next, let’s move onto the ultimate 2-in-1 Murphy Bed with a desk. One of the most common debates that families who are limited by space have is, “Should we have a guest room or home office?”. With a Murphy Desk Bed, you can have both. You get a massive workspace (roughly 80″ W x 25″ D in queen size) and a comfortable bed for your guests.
#1: The Nova
The Nova Murphy Desk Bed is simple and clean, but packs a big punch. This Murphy bed with a desk not only effectively doubles your room’s space, it is also very easy on the eyes. The unique handles on the face are especially exciting.
Available Sizes: queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options
Construction Materials: all wood
#2: The Springfield
The Springfield is a shaker option that will meld beautifully into any home office. Four simple shaker panels add a little pizzazz without becoming busy.
Available Sizes: queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options
Construction Materials: all wood
Sofa Murphy Beds
For our last stop, let’s take a look at some IKEA-esque Sofa Murphy Beds. A Sofa Murphy Bed is a great alternative to a sofa sleeper that still allows your guests to sleep on a real mattress. No bars in the middle of your back, and no back pain.
#1: The Scape
The Scape Sofa Murphy Bed is simple and sleek. The sofa is comfortable and made from high-performance fabric, so you can be certain that it will stand up to the test of time.
Available Sizes: king, queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options, 4 sofa fabric options
Construction Materials: all wood
#2: The Remington
The Remington Sofa Murphy Bed is a simple, shaker option that will match nearly any decor and style. The sofa is comfortable and made from high-performance fabric, so you can be certain that it will stand up to the test of time.
Available Sizes: king, queen, full, twin
Colors: 100+ color options, 4 sofa fabric options
Construction Materials: all wood
Conclusion
IKEA’s style has become famous, but they didn’t invent the aesthetic that they use in their furniture. Like most furniture, they follow some design principles to create the look and style they are aiming for. Most commonly, IKEA uses modern and shaker motifs in their furniture. While they don’t offer any Murphy beds, we have plenty of high-quality, real wood Murphy bed options that adhere to the same general design principles. The key difference is the quality and craftsmanship. Our beds are all crafted from real wood, and they are all handcrafted in the USA. They are truly built to last.
Caden Wilding
Caden is our in-house guru on all things digital marketing. But, before he was building advertising campaigns he was building Murphy beds and TV Lift Furniture. Woodworking is in Caden’s blood…