A Wall Bed That Even Murphy Can Make

Main sections of the process are broken into 3-5 minute videos and nifty tips are broken out into 30-second - 1-minute video clips below.
Sept. 19, 2025
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In this series, master carpenter Gary Striegler walks us through the process of building and installing a Murphy bed, or as he calls it, a wall bed. Main sections of the process are broken into 3-5 minute videos below.

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Murphy Bed Build (1): Hafele Hardware

Wall beds are a great way to add utility to a spare room. The hardware is the heart of the system

 

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Build A Murphy Bed (2): Story Poles

Condense all of the critical measurements of a room onto the sides of one stick

 

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Build A Murphy Bed (3): Bed Bottom Faces Forward

The two-part bottom panel assembly is about aesthetics, not structure

 

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Murphy Bed Build (4): Bed Box Sides and Bottom

A lot of pocket screws hold the sides and bottom ribs together

 

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Murphy Bed Build (5): Cherry Inlay on the Face

A strip of hardwood hides the joint and customizes the look

 

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Murphy Bed Build (6): Bed Frame Assembly

Install the front-facing panel and movable legs to the mattress box

 

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Build A Murphy Bed (7): Hinge Installation

A little extra space helps, and can be tightened with a washer if needed

 

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Murphy Bed Build (8): Building the Bed Cabinet

Assembling a big box with a big back that anchors the bed cabinet to the wall

 

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Murphy Bed Build (9): Final Installation and Adjustments

Adjust the boxes to the hardware, and then to each other. Rotating the panel gives a little extra wiggle room

About the Author

Gary Streigler

A recovering production trim carpenter, Gary Streigler is a partner in Craftsman Builders in Northwest Arkansas.

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