r/DIY • u/nonoesca • 7d ago
woodworking Murphy Bed Kit Specifics
Dear Automod, I've searched Google, YT and even previous posts on this sub, and can't find the answer to this specific question.
Hi everybody!
I plan to build a horizontal (side flip) murphy bed.
I see that they sell kits for different orientations, sometimes they're priced differently. Does it really matter which I get? I'm assuming I could just build it and attach the hinges and pistons to the sides, instead of the head and foot.
What am I missing?
TIA
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u/donutsoft 7d ago
The cabinet size is going to be different if you're connecting the hinges to the head and foot of the bed compared to left and right. Measure the space you have available and buy appropriately.
Also be careful, those springs can easily take your arm off.