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We were looking for a solution for a multifunctional space in our new home. I needed a home office space for my blogging work but I also needed the space to serve as a guest room for visitors. The perfect solution was the Compatto Murphy bed bookcase desk combo by Expand Furniture it’s a Murphy Bed bookcase with a desk or bookcase wall bed with a desk.
The bed is a revolving bookcase that functions like a typical Murphy bed. The bookcase can be rotated, and behind it is a drop-down queen-size bed. When the bookcase is in front, there is an option to drop down a large desktop area which makes it perfect for an office or dining room! I partnered with Expand Furniture to receive this free Murphy Bed. All opinions are my own.
Space-Saving Solution
The revolving bookcase wall bed with a table is truly unique. The compactness of the unit affords many options to adapt the functionality of your space. The unit is 24 inches deep, 86 inches tall, and 72 inches wide. The Compatto is mainly a bookcase to help keep you organized or to display your favorite keepsakes. Then the bookcase turns into a Murphy Bed but there is also a desk or a dining table. How cool is that? The compact design allows you the ability to dedicate other space in the room for other purposes. It truly adds versatility to your design and functionality.
Why a Murphy Bed Desk Combo?
If you live in a small living space like a studio apartment, the Murphy bed desks combo is ideal to solve your space-saving needs. The bookcase wall bed with a desk can also serve as a dining room table large enough to seat four comfortably. When we visited Europe many apartments had small spaces that could certainly use this system. But I love it for our office space.
The modern Murphy bed is a premium piece of multi-functional furniture. It incorporates a queen-sized bed, a workspace, and bookshelves all in one compact design. The Compatto is the solution for homes small and large. Families and homes of all sizes benefit from this smart bed. Overnight guests will rest on a bed with the queen-size Italian memory foam mattress and not a futon couch, inflatable mattress, or the floor.
Factors to Consider
Available space and room design are two important things to consider. Ensure there is enough space to lower the bed, lie down, and get back up. There are budget considerations as well. Since the Murphy bed can function as a bed, desk, bookshelf, dining table, and other things that fit your lifestyle, you now only need to purchase one piece of furniture to meet all those needs. I think this could also be considered a wall bed desks. Since this is a bookcase that is attached to the wall and has a desk. You don’t ever have to use the desk if you don’t need it. The desk easily pulls down. See the images below that show me opening the bookcase to reveal the bed.
The Main Reason We Chose Compatto
During our Murphy bed research and selection, we were specifically looking for high-quality design/engineering, exceptional workmanship, and multi-use. The Compatto Revolving Murphy Bed Desk by Expand Furniture is a favorite – we’re in love!
We preferred a queen-size bed frame and we wanted it to look much more than a piece of bedroom furniture. We watched a video of the rotating Compatto design and knew it was the fit for us. We couldn’t be happier with our selection. The bookcase unit turns with ease and the bed folds down smoothly. The items displayed on the shelf are steady and in no harm of falling. The design and quality are excellent and it looks great!
Installing The Murphy Bed
The bed arrived in several boxes. It was shipped from Italy. My husband assembled the bed all by himself. He removed all the pieces from the boxes and ensured he wasn’t missing anything. He read through the instructions and then he went to work. He put it together exactly where it was going to be attached to the wall.
Once assembled, it is very heavy and not maneuverable. He worked slowly to ensure everything was being done correctly. He didn’t want to get to the last page and discover something was backward. Saying that it was an all-day project. But, by the end of the day, it was securely attached to our wall and working as designed.
There was one heavy component that he needed an extra set of hands to lift and secure to the top of the unit. Other than that, it was a solo job.
Life With a Murphy Bed
So far, the unit is being used mostly as a workspace and bookshelf. All that is going to change soon, as all our kids, their spouses, and the grandkids will visit us at the same time. We will unlock the unit, rotate the shelf to the bed with the use of two fingers, and bring down the bed which takes about 30 seconds! I think some of the kids and maybe the couples will be fighting over the bed.
We couldn’t be happier with our Murphy wall bed desk decision. Up until now, our guests have been sleeping on a mattress on the floor. So this is a huge upgrade!
The cons of the Murphy bed – the mattress is not the comfiest. It’s a couple of inches shy of a true queen bed in length but that doesn’t seem to be a big problem. We purchased a mattress topper to make it more comfy.
You would never know there is a Murphy Bed attached to this bookcase just like you wouldn’t know there is a hidden room behind this wardrobe
or check out this bookcase that was turned into shoe storage. In my last home, this Murphy Bed would have been an added feature to our family room. Check out the before and after of our family room
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