How I Made my Murphy Bed for under $300 (DIY for cheap)
UR COOL FOR READING THE DESCRIP ;)
Finally after months of wanting this, i have finally took myself to make this murphy bed and make a video of it! Hopefully it will stay a nice memory for years to come. And also hopefully it will still work at that time ha-ha..!
🌝 MAIN HARDWARE USED/RECS 🌚
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✏︎ 🐝 ✏︎ 150N extension dampers
↳ From “HÄFELE” - I got it locally for around 15 €. Maybe available on ebay.
www.hafele.co.uk/en/product/g...
↳ alternative (similar 150N)* amzn.to/3rSPVMh
✏︎ 🐝 ✏︎ 450N compression dampers (gedotech)*
↳ amzn.to/48V7cF8 (I could only find it in German Store.)
✏︎ 🐝 ✏︎ 200+ dollar MURPHY BED hardware kit (if you dare 😈)*
↳ amzn.to/3PQiJwW
✏︎ 🐝 ✏︎ my rec for slatted bed frame
↳ www.ikea.com/us/en/p/loenset-...
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🌝 OTHER PRODUCTS MENTIONED 🌚
🌈 Bosch jigsaw (similar)* amzn.to/3txQITq
🌈 2.8x2.8 in douglas wood pillar
🌈 Ikea ivar side pieces (they seem to be cheaper in Europe…)
↳ www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ivar-sid...
🌈 corner brackets (similar)
↳ large* amzn.to/3rQgthc
↳ small* amzn.to/3MoR2KX
🌈 MDF Board (size varies by room obviously)* amzn.to/46rHQgP
🌈 recommendation for light Ikea mattress
↳ www.ikea.com/it/it/p/agotnes-...
🌈 elastic (similar)* amzn.to/3PUSHsy
🌈 Ikea Taggvallmo sheet www.ikea.com/om/en/p/taggvall...
🌈 safe for indoor use wall molding paste (made from gipsum i think)
🌈 strong magnetic mechanic hardware (similar)* amzn.to/46vLCWr
🌈 push to open release lock (similar)*
amzn.to/48U9STv
🌝 MY CURRENT FAVOURITES and DAILY DRIVERS! 🌚
☞ Sunscreen (non water resistant)* amzn.to/46pwNoa
☞ Skincare serum* amzn.to/48USNJ4
☞ Skincare cleanser* amzn.to/3Qh1VRa
✏︎ jigsaw (similar)* amzn.to/3txQITq
☞ Closca bottle* amzn.to/3M2Ah86
☞ Vitamix blender* amzn.to/3QiviTk
✏︎ Phone, Camera and Microphone* amzn.to/3S0TElO
✏︎ Logitech Mouse* amzn.to/3PUhvkj
✏︎ Keychron Keyboard* amzn.to/3S0qYt8
✏︎ Wireless headphones* amzn.to/48QumN7
✏︎ Editing harddrive* amzn.to/3FjfVDy
☞ Inexplicably Magic White wall eraser* amzn.to/48W2p6K
🌝 TIMESTAMPS 🌚
0:00 intro
1:05 part 1: basic folding structure
2:22 part 2: adjustments
3:55 part 3: problem solving
5:30 part 4: soft opening?
9:25 part 5: finishing & fun
🌝 DISLCAIMERS 🌚
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Made with love, John Doeble.
That was fun. You’re not easily discouraged, and it paid off with a nice looking and quite satisfactory Murphy bed. I’m considering building one for my guest bedroom so your experience will prove helpful, I’m sure.
Entertaining? Most certainly! Incredible how you made case of trial & error so watchable!! Thank you for the ideas 👍
I wish more diys were like this thank you so much because I’m not satisfied until I’ve searched every possibility and you have clearly done that for me
I’ve been researching for a similar DIY project for more than 2 years now, bcoz I didn’t want to pay so much money for a ready-to-use Murphy Bed. I was very happy to watch your video (with the construction problems you’ve been going through) bcoz - after seeing so many DIY projects on the Internet- I anticipated those problems in advance. I wanted a minimalistic LIGHT-weight solution which perfectly STABLE and ESTHETIC in the same time. I can already tell you that the hinge solution without pistons is more then OK, if you buy a STURDY slatted frame. This can additionally be re-inforce with all-around metall band., if needed. The “fall-out” bed legs can be attached on the inner side of the slatted frame (which may have a “central support” depending on the bed width you chose) I want my queen size bed to serve asa MIRROR during the day, so I’ll have to use either cheap contact mirror paper on smooth construction cardboard (which might look “too cheap” in the end) or light-weight ACRYLIC MIRROR cut to size (which might be horribly expensive), or a printed wallpaper (with landscape theme ?) or a self-painted light-reflecting XXL-artwork. The other solution will be to hide the “naked” bed behind DIY sliding doors which THAN can serve as floor-to-ceiling mirrors... or even artwork-bearing surfaces. Or maybe... a combination of both - mirrored surface plus framed artwork pieces would look “unique”... I’ll see... That will be the last decision to make. I’m totally frightened but awfully excited about my project. Your video with all the trouble-shooting and bravery 😅 you showed during the process was a huuuuuge inspiration for me. Thank you so much for your courage and sincerity. Given your young age, it’s absolutely impressive that you even DARED to start this project. This fact alone instantly propelled me OUT of my “analysis paralysis” !!! 😂 So, following your example... I will finally GET STARTED for Christ’s sake - and go with the flow! 😂
I loved this dude you are the definition of perseverance! I admire your hard work to make your dream bed n not give up. I think it looks beautiful because it’s very creative and your own lil piece of art and thanx so much for making me laugh I needed that today 😂
Thank you for this video. I'm building a tiny home in a small box truck. The price to buy a wall bed or murphy bed is annoying and frustrating. Even searching for alternatives is a headache. You've given me hope that I can do this. One way or another, I will find a way. Just like you did. No matter what, keep going & keep trying. Good job!! ✌️
Yes it was a bit jank, but you did not give up. I like several of your ideas.. the use of the ikea products and the modeling past. Super clever.
Great job! Love your creativity. Also shout out to the Agatha Christie book ❤
Looks really good. I like your idea of using the plaster to form your arched niche opening. The hidden bedside table drawer is very cool as well. I can't believe you make the bed without all the fancy hardware. Well done!
You did great! Your a very humble man, and I was glued to your honesty all the way to the end
I am totally impressed with your patience and your newly acquired building skill. Well done, and thanks for sharing.
This is a super video and I applaud your persistence!
I have a fascination with Murphy beds, too. For the moment, I have an inflatable Coleman mattress.
Good for you on taking the challenge head on👏🏼
Good Job, I've also wantyed a murphy bed for a long time! You gave me the basic outline of the DYI, Thanks
Ingenious plans and turned out nicely.
I love your humor and also your quote on your info pg here on KZhead. "If life gives you garbage, make art". It's much more fitting for me than the standard "life give uou lemons..." since I am passionate about the need to recycle, and so I am a mixed media artist that incorporates trash into my art wherever I can. TFS, the laugh, and new more appropriate quote. NAMASTE!
Great video! Fun to see the whole progress. You gave me ideas on how to make my own murphy bed. Thanks!
Awesome video man. The overall flow and editing as well. Sending support 🎉
Glad your bed, is a comfort for you. "YES THIS IS AN ENTERTAINING VIDEO". I SMILED & LAUGHED ( at the correct moments).Plus I learned a bit. however I would have went into a store that had Murphy beds... An would have asked " them " which pistons work best. Or just take a photo of the Murphy bed pistons on their Murphy beds. .Thanks for the video,I really enjoyed it 👍👋
Great Job ! Loved your presentation. Fun to watch and I hope you receive lots of views.
You plugged along with your project and didn't quit good job😊
Really loved this video! It’s so fun seeing the vulnerability of diy experiences others go through! It’s so refreshing and encouraging for other diy’ers because we all go through endless trials & tunings & errors & redos… &&&…. So it’s so inspiring to watch someone else do the same, but keep going! You were so entertaining! So clever! And your determination is just magnificent to watch! Thank you for sharing this with us all all! Genuinely loved this video. 🙏🏼💖👏🏼
Great Job! Wonderful answer for a small apartment on a budget.
Gosh what a project. So happy it turned out great 👏🏼👏🏼
thanks for explaining the different pistons and also reusing spare materials for the open dome shape 🐣🌺🌸
Thanks for sharing. I like your attitude with it.
I have no clue why this video popped up in my KZhead feed but I’m so glad I did. I really enjoyed watching your design process. It was extremely entertaining. I won’t be building a Murphy bed anytime soon but if I do ever need one I’ve learned something about the process. You have a new subscriber 😊
Good for you kid ! Stay at it, never give up !!!
Thanks for showing all, in other videos it looks so easy. Great job!
Great video! Really enjoyed your process of building and troubleshooting.
Love the idea. And adore your baby elephant ears!! I can't get mine to grow that big!!
it looks amazing. great job!
this is EXACTLY what I need in my room !! it is simple, but gorgeous !! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it ❤❤❤❤❤!!! Congratulations on an amazing build,💯
I’ve been wanting one so bad to safe space and they are so scarce on the Facebook marketplace lmao thank you for sharing❤
Great job on your video and bed. You nailed it..
Well done. Good humour
A lot of work. Nice functioning bed, though. I like how you made the neat arch in the cabinet; it turned out great😀!
My fav part of the construction apart from not giving up is using those Ikea pieces as the frame! I didn’t know those existed and would love to work them into a similar project!
Nice job man, nice to see simple diy build, looking for some examples of diy murphy beds but its anoying to see all those "diy/hobby builds" where guys have full workshop of tools and tech to spare, your build was something refreshing
Great video mate.. Looks amazing and good to see video of someone making it real DIY method without a workshop/ professional build. Keep it up and you have inspired me for my channel too. Cheers
Good job, guy!!! Kudos👍👍👍🏆
i also did a DIY Murphy bed, my frame was made out of 2 doors i bought from Home Depot and joined together with a bunch of plywood braces and panels. It's heavy as F but I also used some pistons to reduce needed effort a little (not much).
Entertaining and helpful. Problem solving patience. Did I mention entertaining?
Loved it!
Great Video, I was very well entertained
trial and error works...nice job....
To make a curve like on that one section another trick is to use foam poster board and make thin slits (making sure not to cut all the way through). This will allow the it to bend easily and cut to your desired thickness and attach with either hot glue or staple gun. Then add the plaster to give it that look you wanted.
Good effort u tried, learnt, and next time you will make it better, kudos to u
You could teach a master class with this project
Fun to watch.
You learned a lot from this experience for sure...
About the the pistons , they are 3 types. The one ideal for the propose is the one called gas spring. And the lengh of about 20 inches total, and 120 lib of force.
Cool the falling bed had me 😂😂😂
Problem solving Magic !
nice job!!!
Definitely entertaining!
Respect!!
Nice video!!
If you can get an affordable projector you can use the sheet part as a screen.
Bodgy as but also good on you and it works so what ever floats ya boat.
me who has an existing queen size bed and enough space for conventional furniture: ah yes, interesting
We're can you bye a Murphy bed
Good times
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haha. I understand your feeling mannnnn. 🤭🤭🤭
Thank is good
Grear challenge
So, the bottom line is if you just spent the money on the hardware kit & plans, you would have saved oodles of time, money, and aggravation.