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You’ve heard the horrors of real estate news from coast to coast. In some markets, houses are still selling like hot cakes, while in others, sellers are praying that they can sell their home and make a profit. In some parts of metro Atlanta, it is no longer a seller’s market, but selling a home is not impossible. Then, there’s your home. It’s sellable but not for the current going rate. Therefore, you’re not ready to move into that home with more square footage than you dreamed of yet. Since you don’t have a set date for when you will put your home on the market again, you decide to make the most of the home you’ve outgrown. You don’t have to feel like the walls are closing in on you while you remain. California Closets can help you add square footage to small rooms by incorporating a multifunctional Murphy bed.
One Small Room, Two Big Functions
A Murphy bed is commonly known as a ‘wall bed’ or ‘pull-down bed.’ When pulled down, it becomes a bed where you can sleep and relax. However, it has a compartment that tucks the bed away to make more space. These beds are especially useful in small rooms. Putting the bed away creates more room for studying, exercising, or other activities you can’t do with the bed in the way. Essentially, you can make your small room into an office by day and a bedroom by night.
How Murphy Beds Work
A Murphy bed operates on a counterbalanced pivot system—typically powered by heavy-duty steel springs or smooth gas pistons—and is anchored securely to the wall or floor. When you pull the frame down from its upright cabinet, the tension mechanism offsets the combined weight of the platform and mattress, letting it glide down safely with minimal effort. Integrated fold-out legs swing into position to support the base, while built-in retention straps keep the mattress and bedding tightly secured so the entire unit can be smoothly lifted back up and concealed flush against the wall when not in use.
How Getting a Murphy Bed Works with California Closets
- Request a Complimentary Design Consultation: You collaborate with a professional designer—in-home or virtually—to assess your room’s layout, storage needs, and aesthetic preferences.
- Custom 3D Digital Modeling: The designer builds an interactive 3D rendering of your space, letting you preview the cabinet finishes, integrated lighting, and configuration before approving the build.
- Precision Custom Fabrication: Once finalized, each component of your wall bed system is custom-manufactured using premium, durable materials built to your room’s exact architectural dimensions.
- Professional White-Glove Installation: Trained, licensed installers handle the heavy lifting, securely anchoring the counterbalanced frame and leveling the custom cabinetry for seamless everyday use.
- Final Walkthrough and Demonstration: The installation team cleans the work area, inspects the mechanical lift system for smooth operation, and demonstrates how to safely open, close, and care for your new bed.

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Image of a Murphy bed before and after courtesy of AI.
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Mel is the author of this article, the owner of Move Me To Atlanta, and the founder of her own writing company in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. With many years of hands-on experience working in premium and luxury retail, Mel Childs knows exactly how to spot quality products that deliver true value. Additionally, she has written freelance for a diverse range of national publications, including Parade Home & Garden, Dengarden, Bob Vila, This Old House, and many more.

