7 Advantages of Murphy beds and Folding Beds
In the early 1900′s many families had folding beds in their homes. These beds were known as Murphy beds. A type of folding bed that was more a necessity than a secondary bed purchased for a guest staying the night or for a short period of time. As time passed, the size of the family home gained more square footage and more space to fit a full size bed and most cases two or three full size beds.
Even though folding beds many not be as prevalent today, there are still many advantages a folding bed has over other guest beds.
Top 7 Advantages of Folding Beds
- Space Savings – Folding Beds, just as the name describes can be folded upright to fit in a small space like a closet or even fold up into the wall.
- Sleeping Comfort- Most folding beds have a full spring mattress or a memory foam folding mattress that provide a comfortable night sleep.
- Portability – When in the folded position the folding bed can be rolled around on the wheels which makes it very easy to move from room to room.
- Quick & Easy Setup – A folding bed can be easily setup within a very short amount of time. Simply roll the bed in to the desired room or location and unfold the bed. Put on the sheets and a blanket and your done.
- Quiet Setup- There are no loud and noisy air blowers or electronic air pumps needs to setup the bed. This is very important when everyone else is sleeping and you don’t want to be rude setting up your bed.
- Durability – Most folding beds are made using a steel frame with a wire mesh or a wood frame with a mattress. The mattress will not pop or deflate in the middle of the night.
- Price - Folding beds are relatively inexpensive compared to a full bed and some air mattresses. You can find a folding bed as low as $80 online and at your local department store.
