You can Build a Murphy Bed!

In this episode DIY Pete will go through the process of How to Build a Murphy Bed. A Murphy Bed will add additional space to your home by freeing up a guest bedroom so it can be used as an office, exercise area, or playroom for the kids. I build a Queen sized Murphy bed in this video. The company that makes the Murphy Bed kits does sell them for other sized beds and the process to build the bed frames for other sizes is very similar.

If you are not a DIY'er and would prefer to buy a pre-made bed that assembles like Ikea furniture, check out these options on Amazon.

Approximate Costs: Kit - $300 - Supplies and Wood $400 - Total cost - $700

Here are some of the main tools used in the Murphy bed Project

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:38 Supplies
1:47 Cutting and building the bed frame
15:22 Staining and adding a finish
16:11 Assembling bed frame in a room
22:40 Outro

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[jjdmts]

Great, I don't even need a murphy bed but here I am trying to figure out where I will be putting this once I build it.

[rmclean]

I used your video to build this bed, thank you! It was a huge help. The biggest and most complicated thing I've made was a breadbox in highschool...so anyone can truly accomplish this :)

[jsodeman]

I've had the kit for over a year and finally got around to building it. Thank you so much for the video. It was many trips to the garage and back to the video to make sure that I got it right. Turned out great and works like a charm. Thanks again Pete!

[lizweber]

I was worried this would be too big of a project for me, but I gave it a try thanks to this video. The final result is amazing, thank you for walking thru all the steps so clearly.

[orlandoarriaga]

Just built mine! The whole project was fairly easy. Instructions were clear, and with this video, it made it even easier.

[glendavis]

This is one of the most through video I’ve ever seen on YouTube. You covered everything completely not leaving anything to guess work.

[DIY]

Just built my bed same plan, thanks for all the tips offered very helpful. One thing I did was to pocket screw the 3/4 ply panels together elevated on saw horses running lengthwise and use that as a workbench to build the bed frame and mount hardware.

[DIY-TJ]

Had this house 3 houses ago. Finally going to install it. Your video is crystal clear. Thanks for your time

[raulp]

God, this is so much more understandable than that hour long video the company recommends. Thank you so much! 👍

[rickphelan]

That was an excellent demonstration. Quick pace with attention to script and detail. No wasted repetition as is so prevalent on most YT how-to's. Refreshing and very well done. Many thanks.

[TheKunnak]

I've had NO interest in building a Murphy Bed. But I check your feed and get the itch. Your videos are by far the best I've seen and inspiring. Great work and thanks for another great video!

[FrenchConnection]

Hey, I was wondering if the mattress would get enough ventilation and no humidity would get build up underneath. Done some research and matresses requires ventilation apparently. Any thoughts on that? I live in uk which is quite rainy but my house is new built well insulated

[narendheer]

Thanks Pete for a great project! After watching this, my wife and I decided to implement this in our guest bedroom and we did. It did come out good following the instructions as is. Thanks for inspiring us to take up this project and finish it. Our next one from your list is concrete top coffee table.🙂

[jillwarner]

I just ordered my kit. I don't have all the tools you have but will try to do it with what I have. We now live in Kuna Idaho. I'm a 68 woman and can't wait to do this project. Thank you for the video.

[texputter]

Great job, thanks for posting the video. I've been putting this project off for over five years, you've motivated me to get it done!

[coloradorockies]

This is by far the best diy video I have EVER seen!!!

[peterpoertner]

Welcome back Pete!  Don't stay away so long, we missed you!  Great project, fairly easy build with room to change it up to whatever design you like!

[zeneydapadillaurbina]

I always wondered how a Murphy bed was built. You made it sound so easy. I am sure it is harder than how easy you made it sound like. Thank you very much Pete.

[katiecolombo]

Wow, this looks amazing, I'm hoping to build a Murphy bed for my teenage son so he can have more room during the day to hang out. This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks so much for all the great details!

[jamescannon]

Finding your video was very timely, I was moving a Murphy bed for a friend. I opened the bed, got on a ladder and removed the screws, you guessed, the bed slammed shut knocking me off the ladder falling on the bed and destroyed the bed frame. My friend rushed in hearing the crash and was very concerned about me. They refused my offer to buy another bed so I’m going to offer making another Murphy bed. Thanks for giving me the extra confidence after watching your video, I can do that now….. Thanks Pete and cheers from Napa, California