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Frequently Asked Questions – Murphy Beds


 

Do you have any questions about our Murphy beds? We’ll answer them!

 

 

The Murphy bed, also known as a wall bed, is a versatile piece of furniture designed to save space: it can fold back against the wall when not in use.

This type of bed is ideal for freeing up floor space during the day, making it perfect for small spaces such as studios or guest rooms.

Yes, our Livingchy Murphy beds, made in Quebec, comply with ISO standards 10131-1: Safety requirements and 101131-2: Test methods. To obtain this certification, they were subjected to a series of tests by Micom Laboratories Inc.

The tested bed first underwent 10,000 open-close cycles with mattress, without any problems. This is equivalent to 96 years according to our customers’ average use, or 27 years in the case of everyday use.

The durability of the bed and the reliability of its wall mounting were also put to the test with repeated application of weight to the bed, without breakage or anomaly. The tension of the mechanism when the bed is opened was also tested, demonstrating that it allows safe use, with no possibility of unexpected opening or closing, while offering easy handling requiring minimum force.

Our exclusive reinforced structure, unique piston mechanism and professional installation service make this a reliable, durable, solid and safe product.

Our beds are made entirely in Quebec, in Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, at Evolutek: a factory belonging to the Livingchy Group and owned by the same family as La Place.

In short, we make our own beds to ensure exceptional quality!

Yes, our beds are very easy to handle, thanks to our unique piston mechanism, which allows smooth opening while providing the necessary tension to ensure slow deployment, without sudden opening. All you have to do is initiate the movement, and the bed opens smoothly and effortlessly on its own.

What’s more, our beds feature a simultaneous deployment leg system: you don’t have to deploy them one after the other.

Yes, it is necessary to fix the bed to the wall, in a stud, to guarantee optimum stability and strength. Please contact one of our advisors to make sure your wall is suitable.

However, we also offer freestanding condo beds that do not require wall mounting. These compact beds are designed to be stable on their own, and offer a practical solution for those who don’t want to drill into their walls.

The good news is that, unlike a sofa bed, a Murphy bed lets you sleep on a real, comfortable mattress! Certain standards must be respected, however:

  1. The mattress must have a 10” maximum thickness.
  2. The mattress must respect a certain maximum weight according to size: ask our advisors for more details.
  3. Although a foam mattress is preferable, it is possible to use a coil mattress, as long as it meets the 2 previous conditions.

We have a wide range of mattresses that meet these criteria.

Yes, we offer an installation service by our professional team to guarantee safety and sturdiness.

For those who prefer to install their bed themselves, we also offer detailed PDF manuals and easy-to-follow interactive 3D guides. However, please note that we strongly recommend using our service to ensure a 100% safe and durable installation.

Delivery times for our Express beds are generally 2 to 3 weeks. Delivery times for our other beds are generally 4 to 5 weeks.

While we strive to meet these deadlines at all times, they may vary according to region, materials and other factors.

Yes, we offer much more than the models shown on our website. In-store, you can discover over 10,000 different configurations: bed alone, with perpendicular, side or front desk, with sofa or sectional sofa, storage cabinets in a wide variety of configurations, and a vast array of finishes.

General dimensions can be found on the technical standards page. For model-specific dimensions, see the model description.

 

 

 

 

 

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