Pull down beds, or murphy beds, offer a unique way to maximise space while maintaining comfort and style. Whether you’re working with a small flat, a guest room, or a multi functional space, these clever design ideas will help you integrate a pull down bed into your room in a way that enhances both form and function.
Here are 10 creative ways to style your room with a pull down bed:
1. Transform a home study into a guest room
Design Tip: Make the most of your home study by incorporating a pull down bed that folds away during work hours. You can go for a sleek, minimalist design that blends with your desk and storage, allowing the room to shift from a professional space to a guest room in seconds.
For inspiration, check out the murphy bed and desk we created for our customer in Surbiton.
2. Create a multi use studio flat
Design Tip: In a studio flat, every inch matters. Use a pull down bed to keep the floor space clear during the day. Add a sofa, a small dining table, or even a workout space. Add a sofa, a small dining table, or even a workout space. When it’s time for bed, simply pull it down, and the room transforms into a comfortable bedroom.
We created a single pull-down bed/study for our customer in Church Crookham.
3. Integrate a pull down bed into a wall of bookshelves
Design Tip: For a sophisticated, dual-purpose living area or library, integrate a pull down bed into a custom bookshelves wall. When not in use, the bed remains hidden behind the shelves, allowing the room to maintain the appearance of a fully functional study.
This is exactly what we did for our customer in Farnham.
4. Pair with a contemporary living room area
Design Tip: Create a stylish living room that’s perfect for socialising by positioning your fold up bed in a corner or behind a sleek partition. This setup lets you entertain during the day, and at night, you can pull down the bed to create a functional sleeping area.
Why not add a media wall to complement your pull down bed?
5. Maximise a small guest room
- Design Tip: When space is limited in a guest room, a fold down bed is the perfect solution. Choose a bed with a built-in desk or shelving that can function as a workstation or vanity when the bed is up. Add soft lighting, minimalistic décor, and cosy textiles to make your guests feel right at home.
6. Combine with a walk-in wardrobe
- Design Tip: Create a luxurious, space-saving bedroom by integrating a pull down bed with a walk in wardrobe or dressing area. A built in bed tucked away during the day allows for a more open, spacious room for changing and storage.
7. Stylish bedroom in a loft
- Design Tip: In a studio loft, a pull down bed allows you to maximise the functionality of your space. Add a modern media wall to your bed setup, similar to what we created for our customer in Fleet . When the bed is folded away, the media wall serves as an entertainment feature or a decorative focal point.
8. Incorporate into a guest room with built-in storage
- Design Tip: If your guest room needs extra storage, combine your pull down bed with hidden cabinets, built in drawers, or shelving. The bed can be tucked away, revealing additional storage space when guests aren’t using it. Choose a warm, inviting design with coordinating storage units that fit into the room’s style.
9. Use in a tiny home or van conversion
- Design Tip: In tiny homes or van conversions, a murphy bed is the perfect solution for making use of the space. Custom cabinetry can hide the bed when not in use, freeing up room for cooking, lounging, or working.
10. Create a modern, minimalist bedroom
- Design Tip: For a clean, contemporary look, choose a fold away bed with a sleek, modern frame. Use neutral tones like white, grey, or black to highlight the minimalist vibe. Add layered textures with bedding and lighting for a calming, atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxation.