Single Mechanisms with Slatted Base

What Is Single Murphy Bed Hardware?

A single Murphy bed mechanism is the system in which the slatted base carrying the mattress moves horizontally or vertically and comes to a closed position in front of the wall. When the bed is closed, the floor space is freed and the room can be used as a work, play or living area during the day.

These systems are particularly useful for teen rooms, student flats, small guest rooms and home offices. Regaining the floor space a bed permanently occupies during the day helps make more efficient use of limited square metres.

This category sells mechanisms with a slatted base that carries the mattress, not finished cabinet furniture. The wooden carcass, outer doors and decorative panels must be produced separately according to the project dimensions.

If you are looking for a product with a ready-made wooden carcass, you can explore the single Murphy beds category.

What Does a Mechanism with Slatted Base Mean?

In a Murphy bed mechanism with a slatted base, the steel supporting frame on which the mattress will sit is supplied ready-made. Modamob's product descriptions state that the beech slats on the slatted base are also included in the package. This way you do not need to have a separate bed frame made.

In contrast, the following parts are generally not included in the product price:

• Wooden cabinet carcass
• Front door
• Side panels and shelves
• Mattress
• Furniture manufacturing labour
• Professional assembly service

Since the package contents may vary by model, the relevant product page should be checked before ordering.

90×190 and 100×200 Mattress Options

The single mechanisms in the category are compatible with 90×190 and 100×200 mattress sizes, depending on the model.

90×190 mechanisms can offer a compact solution in smaller rooms and teen rooms. This size can be an advantage in projects where wall and floor space is limited.

100×200 mechanisms are suitable for users who want a wider sleeping surface. However, as the bed gets larger, the closed size of the furniture and the space the bed occupies when opened also increase.

Before ordering, not only the width and length of the mattress but also its thickness and weight should be checked. Modamob's current category information states that a standard mattress up to 18 cm thick can be used. If a non-standard mattress will be used, its suitability should be confirmed beforehand.

Vertical-Opening Single Mechanisms

In a vertical-opening mechanism, the bed moves downward from the head end. The closed furniture uses less width on the wall, while in the open position it extends lengthwise into the room.

This model can be considered under the following conditions:

• If the wall width is limited
• If the room depth is sufficient
• If a walkway can be left at the foot of the bed
• If the cabinet is to look narrower and taller

Vertical-opening models may offer different support options such as hidden legs or shelf legs. The leg choice should be checked against the product and the mattress size.

Horizontal-Opening Single Mechanisms

In a horizontal-opening Murphy bed, the slatted base moves along the long side of the bed. The system uses more width on the wall; however, in the open position it may extend a shorter distance into the room.

Horizontal models may be preferred especially in the following places:

• Narrow teen rooms
• Attics
• Sloped or low-ceilinged spaces
• Rooms with a long, empty wall
• Projects where shelves or a cabinet are planned above the bed

A horizontal model is not automatically suitable for every small room. The usable wall width and the distance the bed takes up when open should be compared on a technical drawing.

Single Murphy Bed Hardware with Desk

Models with a desk combine the bed and a work desk on the same wall. This feature is especially advantageous in teen rooms that need a study area and in rooms used for working from home.

While the bed is closed, the desk is used as a daily work area. When it is time to sleep, the mechanism is opened and the room is turned into a bedroom. This way there is no need to set aside two separate areas for a separate bed and a work desk.

Modamob's category information states that with desk models there is no need to clear items off the desk when the bed is opened. Even so, the desk's load limit and the items that may be left on it during movement should be checked in the product instructions.

Options with a desk are offered with both horizontal and vertical opening. For projects that do not need a desk, simpler systems without a desk may be preferred.

How Do You Choose the Right Model for Your Room?

Before ordering a mechanism, the following measurements need to be taken:

• Width and length of the mattress to be used
• Thickness and approximate weight of the mattress
• Usable width of the wall
• Ceiling height
• Clear floor distance needed for the bed to open
• Door and window swing areas
• Socket, radiator and skirting board positions
• Planned outer dimensions of the wooden furniture

In general, if the wall width is limited but the room depth is sufficient, a vertical model can be considered; if there is a wide wall but limited room depth, a horizontal model can be considered.

A system with a desk may be more suitable for teen and student rooms that need a work desk, and a system without a desk for guest rooms that only need a sleeping area.

Where Can It Be Used?

Single folding bed mechanisms can be used in the following places:

• Children's and teen rooms
• Student flats and dormitories
• Small guest rooms
• Home offices
• Hotel and aparthotel rooms
• Studio flats
• Tiny houses and container homes
• Caravans and other special projects

In non-standard installations such as caravans or mobile structures, the fixing, size and suitability of use of the mechanism should be assessed together with the manufacturer.

Mechanism or Ready-Made Furniture?

The products offered in this category are not ready-made furniture with cabinets and doors. After the mechanism is purchased, the wooden carcass must be produced according to the technical dimensions.

The mechanism option is suitable for:

• Carpenters who will build the furniture carcass themselves
• Interior architects and project contractors
• Users who want to have their own design made
• Those who want to specify the colour and outer dimensions to suit the space
• Furniture workshops that do series production

Users who do not want to deal with production or assembly would do better to turn to ready-made single Murphy bed models.

If you need a larger sleeping area, take a look at double Murphy bed mechanisms. To compare all mechanism types, you can go to the Murphy bed mechanisms page.

Production and Material Features

According to Modamob's category description, the mechanism parts are made from 5 mm laser-cut sheet steel. The supporting frame uses 30×40×1.5 mm box section, and the metal surfaces are oven-baked painted and supplied in matt black.

The mechanisms are produced at the Modamob facility in Bursa. Products are shipped disassembled and boxed; an installation diagram is included in the package. Workshops that will produce the wooden carcass can request the furniture cutting list for the mechanism they choose. Category information.

Single Murphy Bed Hardware Prices

Prices mainly vary according to the following features:

• 90×190 or 100×200 mattress size
• System with or without a desk
• Package contents
• Leg option
• Standard or custom-size production
• Accessories added to the project

The current prices of horizontal and vertical products should be compared on the product cards. Writing a fixed price in the category description may cause the content to quickly become outdated when prices change.

When calculating the total project cost, the wooden carcass, door, mattress, furniture labour and assembly costs should be taken into account in addition to the mechanism.

Warranty, Delivery and Assembly

On Modamob's delivery and assembly page, a 10-year warranty is stated for mechanisms and 3 years for gas springs. The warranty period of other parts should be checked from the document supplied with the product.

A Murphy bed is a moving, load-bearing piece of furniture. The wooden carcass must be prepared according to the cutting list, and the system must be fixed to a suitable wall with the correct connection parts. Users without furniture production and assembly experience are advised to get professional support.