If money were no object, these are the beds we'd buy for our dream studio in the city. Ingeniously designed, they're a lot prettier than the creaky Murphy bed of your grandma's generation.
- 1-2) UK-based Bon Bon Compact Living sells the Study Bed from European company Clei. It converts from a desk to a bed "with one simple movement." Price on request.
- 3-4) The Ulisse Sofa/Bed is one of many space-saving designs from New York store Resource Furniture. It's a "queen wall bed with a sofa on the front that folds ingeniously underneath the bed as it opens." Price on request.
- 5-6) The La Literal Bunk Bed by Lievore, Altherr & Molina sells through Chicago store Orange Skin and starts at $2,200. Made from a steel frame and veneered panels, it can be configured as a set of 2 bunk beds, one bed with a desk, or one bed with a shelf.
- 7-8) The SOBU 'Junk in the Trunk' Bed is a new design from California-based husband and wife team Alessandro and Laleh Latini. Currently available in twin sizes only (with a queen size on the way) it sells for $650.
- 9-10) New York firm Normal Projects designed this tiny studio in Manhattan with a blue custom cabinet that hides a Murphy bed, closet, shelving, and console table.
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Love these bed ideas...but if you have the money for these, wouldn't you have the cash for a larger apartment?
-anna
at the chateau
this is exactly the problem with some small space solutions. they're way too expensive for most small space dwellers.
Anna -
I think the idea is that some people prefer small space living, if it can be *nice* small space living. I like having a small house, and if I lived alone I'd TOTALLY prefer a tiny but awesome place to something big.
Practical, clever, and good-looking.
For me, it's the idea supplied. If I have the blueprints/idea, I can come up with something close (and cheaper!).
these don't look any better than murphy beds, (which can be made in dozens of styles) they're just colorful... if you really want a great looking hideaway bed, check out ZoomRoom... stunning and expensive, but you get what you pay for...
anna, i hear you but you're oversimplifying - example: in nyc, i might find a studio in a good neighborhood for $350K, but a 1BR would be $450K... so while i can't find an extra $100K for the larger apt, i might be able to find an extra $10K to make my studio gorgeous...
they're also good for homes of any size that need a guest bed or two...
I'm with Shadlyn. Plus I would pay for the cool factor if the bed was also comfortable. It might be less expensive than buying or renting a larger apartment. If I could add one more to this list it would be the ZoomRoom bed (zoom-room.com).
Ha Ha! I should have read further. Glad I'm not the only Zoom-Room fan.