What are Murphy Beds?

Murphy beds are invented by William Lawrence Murphy ,bed that is hinged at one end to store vertically against the wall, or inside a closet or cabinet. To achieve this, the mattress is attached to the bed frame, often with elastic straps. Modern Murphy beds are used for space-saving purposes, much like a trundle bed. Most Murphy beds do not have box springs.
Murphy beds have been around for a long time. In fact the first patent on a was way back in 1916, by William Murphy. Production of the Murphy bed started soon after in San Francisco. A Murphy Bed is a bed hinged and able to be lifted against a wall. More complex designs allow the bed to fit into a wall cavity and even have storage and book shelves on the base. Since the design is more complex than a regular bed the challenge of building one can be too much for some wood workers.