Home offices that double as guest rooms made the Murphy bed popular again. Here is how to get those installs.
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Why Murphy beds sell
Homeowners want a home office during the week and a guest room on weekends. Small apartments need every square foot. A wall bed solves both.
Who buys
Remote workers, empty nesters, families with occasional guests, condo owners and short-term rental hosts.
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Kits or custom
Kits are cheaper and faster. Custom units with desks, shelves and cabinets bring a much higher ticket.
Safe anchoring
Anchor to studs or masonry exactly as the manufacturer requires. A bed that tips is a lawsuit.
Assembly of kits
Many buyers order online and give up on assembly. Offer installation for kits bought elsewhere.
Pricing
Flat price for kit installs and project pricing for custom units.
Showroom photos
Photos open and closed side by side show the transformation.
Partners
Furniture stores, closet companies, interior designers and realtors.
Sample message
"Hi Linda! I can install the queen Murphy bed you ordered, anchored to the studs and fully tested, for $450. I have Saturday morning open. Want me to book it?"
Common mistakes
Weak anchoring, not checking ceiling height and baseboards, and leaving the mechanism unadjusted.
Getting started
Contact local furniture stores and online sellers' delivery partners and offer installation for wall bed kits. Kit installs build your reviews quickly, and some of those customers will ask for custom units later.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a Murphy bed be installed on any wall?
It needs a solid wall and proper anchoring to studs or masonry, following the manufacturer's instructions, because the cabinet must hold the bed safely when it opens.