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Look! Modern Murphy Bed

030209_sz_murphybed.jpg OK, now if you truly live in a closet, as many claim to, you obviously need one of these. By day, this modern take on the murphy bed features a long desk that can accommodate all your home office needs. By night, the back wall of the office space folds down to reveal a twin mattress. The office table simply slides down to ground level, so you don't have to remove any of your heavy office peripherals.

One more photo of the thing in action after the jump...

 
 

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Smart Beds, the company who makes this bad boy, says on its site, "When we started importing this bed from Lino's son Francesco, we thought for sure the college student would be our best market. They didn't give a damn! We have sold a lot to home offices and sun rooms." Sun rooms... ok. We think this could be a good idea for a guest room/home office. What do you think?

via Home Design Find

photos: Smart Beds

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Comments (11)

super smart. wonder how comfy the bed really is though

posted by sweetiebox on March 2nd 2009 at 10:36am
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Wow they should put those in dorms instead of those bulky desks and beds.

But yes, is it comfy?

posted by Marie-Eve on March 2nd 2009 at 1:04pm
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My guess is that you supply your own mattress.

My concern with this is the cables...i mean how do i string the power cables to an outlet without them getting caught?

posted by Jose A on March 2nd 2009 at 1:54pm
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They've quite a few neat European folding beds, including one that folds down from a bar. The lack of interest from college students doesn't surprise me, Murphy beds are always expensive, 'specially these Euro models.

posted by Javarod on March 2nd 2009 at 8:44pm
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I came across this post after searching for "murphy bed in little apartments." This product seems fairly interesting, but does it come in other sizes? I would want a queen and not a twin.

My husband and I have been searching the market for both a Green murphy bed and also one that is reasonably priced, but still looks great. I will admit, a lot harder to find than we originally thought.

I had a glimmer of hope when I saw this product, but it seems a little complicated to set up. We did also find this company called Old Creek, who makes green beds, the one we are draw to is called the Noir.

Any thoughts on this one?

http://www.wallbedfactory.com

Noir: http://www.wallbedfactory.com/furniture/murphy-beds/noir-murphy-bed

Thanks!

posted by littleshopper on March 26th 2009 at 3:35pm
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Great idea but you should also look at Clei.
http://www.clei.it/home.php?lang=en

posted by JPK on April 20th 2009 at 12:50pm
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i've been looking at the website for god knows how long marveling at these cool beds! they're hella expensive, and i question the comfort of the mattresses but they're just so damn cool! i really love the bunk beds and the "Twirly Bed" which is bed/bookcase/table.
it's like furniture transformers!

posted by abbatron on April 21st 2009 at 1:22am
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Of course college students aren't interested. College students are interested in anything costing less than $50, not more than $3,000.

posted by seraph on April 22nd 2009 at 6:52pm
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Not to beat a dead horse - but the kind of college kids who have parents that can and will afford to spring for this bed don't live in small dorm rooms :P

posted by bitterepiphany on April 23rd 2009 at 11:52am
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Personally, I think this is ugly as a desk and a bed. Also, of course college students aren't interested, regardless of the pricetag, because most college students would prefer to be on their bed and using their computer at the same time.

posted by PhoebeArt on April 24th 2009 at 8:34am
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I was looking to change some of the beds in the house. This type of bed works perfect for my son's room which is very little and like this we can make good use of space. Can you tell me where can i find one and how much would it cost?

posted by adawakeman on April 29th 2009 at 1:41pm
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