Sometimes necessity really is the mother of invention. At least, such was the case with the Murphy bed, the iconic cot that folds up inside a cabinet. According to Smithsonian Magazine, legend has it ...

Murphy beds offer more than just wall space — but they also bring hassles, hidden costs, and other drawbacks worth knowing ...

(This bedroom with a very 2000s mural got an English country-inspired makeover. Credit: Caitlin De Lay Credit: Caitlin De Lay) ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Murphy beds aren’t just for swanky apartments and Charlie Chaplin gags—they’re an ideal space-saving ...

This video features a collection of DIY projects from 2016, including: - DIY Murphy Bed Build - Concrete Candle Holder - How ...