If you haven’t come across this cool bed yet, then might be excited to see it now. The Concealed Hide Away Bed is brought to you by the London-based Concealed Bed Company.

The hide away bed in itself is a really cool Murphy-type bed that is built into what would appear to be ONLY a media storage center or a large bookcase.

The bed slides in and out–the mattress flexibly shifting upward so that it may be stored vertically when pushed back into place.

It’s the perfect solution for just about any any room. Consider home offices, bedrooms, studio apartments and guest rooms as a starting place.

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You can learn how to make your own bean bag chair or sofa bed. Great for college dorms or studio apartments.

This DIY offers you a nice in-depth understanding on how to make your own bean bag chair or sofa bed. It explains what materials to use, what size to choose from.

You can choose to make anything from the standard bean bag chair to the block party bean bag sofa. Instructions also explain how to fill it and so forth.

The original bean bag that was made by Dan, the creator of this DIY project, was HUGE. So you’ll get to see pictures of that as well.

This is a great project if you’re looking for an inexpensive alternative to basic seating as well as something to sleep on that’s relatively affordable and fairly comfortable.

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The Bean Bag Foam Chair Bed saves you loads of space by posing as a chair while hiding a full, queen or king sized bed inside. You’ll find this durable piece of furniture serves great as a guest bed when visitors stay overnight.

The mattress inside is foldable and is made of polyurethane foam. The outer layer is a corduroy, washer and dryer-friendly cover that comes in several colors. The colors available are Khaki, Navy and Wine. The bean bag itself is 52 inches in diameter and as for the (king-sized) mattress, it measures 80L x 76W x 12H inches.

You’ll also be happy to know that the lining of the Bean Bag Foam Chair Bed is water-resistant, and all pieces can be easily replaced if ever needed.

You’ll find it works great in just about any room: bedrooms, living rooms or guest rooms. Also consider using the Bean Bag Foam Chair Bed in dorms, studio apartments or lofts.

The Wall Bed and Computer Desk in One is the perfect solution for guest rooms, studio apartments, home offices and dorms. If you haven’t figured it out yet, it’s simply a bed and desk combined. By day, you can enjoy your office-like setup and by night you can convert the desk into a bed.

It’s made of solid hardwood and veneers, and you’ll be happy to know that it’s not built out of particle board. It accomodates computer monitors up to 17″ and also carries a 10 year warranty on the bed mechanism and a one year replacement or repair warranty on cabinetry.

Generally it comes in an oak finish but there are other optional finishes available. Optional finishes are: sunset, chocolate, natural, unfinished and whitewash.

You can get it in full or twin size.

Dimensions of each are…

Twin: 56″ H x 82″ W x 42″ D
Full: 73″ H x 82″ W x 42″ D

The twin-sized Wall Bed and Computer Desk in One weighs 260 lbs. and the full-sized bed and desk combo weighs 270 lbs.

The mattress for the bed is sold separately and the bed does require some assembly. Lastly, optional leg support is available which will allow you to use the bed without the use of a wall.

The Space Saving Bed is much like the Space Saver Bed, with the exception that there’s a little more work involved when you pull it out at night and put it up during the day. And there is no storage compartment for pillows.

However, if you don’t mind this then you can get the Space Saving Bed at a fraction of the cost. The Space Saver Bed tends to range around $1500 while the Space Saving Bed is about $500-$700. So you can see the savings is that of about $800-$1000.

The beauty of the bed is that is resembles a chest of drawers when it’s not in use, so you don’t sacrifice on beauty and design at any point. It’s made of oak veneer over a solid wood frame and comes with headboard. The Space Saving Bed is available in mahogany and oak finish and comes in twin or full size, depending on where you get it.

For twin, measurements are 44″W x 18″D x 35″H and for full, measurements are 58″L x 17.5″W x 35″H. The mattress is sold separately.

The Wall Folding Bed is available through Encompassco, a UK retailer. The bed is designed by Lievore-Altherr-Molina and offers a clean contemporary look. It’s made of a steel frame to combat and resist the strain of everyday use.

It’s space saving advantages come with its ability to fold snugly against the wall and hide away when not in use.

To make the Wall Folding Bed sturdy, installation requires that you secure two vertical brackets to the wall.

Measurements of the Wall Folding Bed range around 190cm x 90cm. This translates to 74.8″ x 35.4″. The bed is available in white, beech, red or pumpkin. And optional side cover finishes are also available. A few worth mentioning are dark cherry, teak, blue, green, black and white.

The mattress is not included in the price but may be purchased separately.

Prices vary, particularly since Encompassco does ship to UK residents and overseas. If you live overseas, you’ll need to contact them personally for shipping costs and to confirm they ship to your location specifically.

The Space Saver Bed is an murphy bed alternative. Not only does it save you several hundred dollars, but it also saves you a large amount of space by simply folding down at night and folding up in the day.

What also makes it great is that it resembles a dresser or armoire and will provide any room with a decorative look and feel when not in use.

It has a bi-fold innerspring mattress that comes with it and you have the option to choose from several different finishes.

Namely, black, white, expresso and fruitwood wicker. No installation is required and it offers two storage compartments for pillows.

Measurements of the Space Saver Bed are 22″W x 59½”L x 48″H when closed and 76-78″W x 59½”L x 48″H when opened. Bed size is full or double.

The Space Saver Bed is suitable for just about all sleeping situations but it may be most advantageous for studio apartments and guest rooms.

You’ll love the Roll Away Guest Bed because it offers overnight guests a comfortable bed to sleep on. Yet, it has the ability to stow away with little difficulty in a closet, garage, attic or any other convenient location.

When you’re ready to stow it away, you will appreciate that it only takes up vertical space and is rendered mobile by the four 3″ caster wheels along the end of the bed.

The Roll Away Guest Bed will provide your guest with a comfortable 7″ thick innerspring mattress. And if you haven’t figured it out yet, not only is the mattress comfortable but ultimately the advantage comes with the fact that since this sleeper takes a basic twin sized mattress, you can replace the old one with a new one in the years to come when it gets worn and tattered.

So if you’re looking for something with a bit more durability then the Roll Away Guest Bed may suit your needs, given that ultimately even the mattress that comes with it can be replaced with simple ease once it wears out.

You’ll also be impressed with the fire retardant ticking used on the mattress and the foundation of the bed. Not to mention pillows can be tucked away with the strap the fastens conveniently out of sight. And if you’re curious about the color, the color of the bed is burgundy and as you already probably guessed, the bed is twin sized.

However, if you need a little more information and you’re looking for exact dimensions, you can be comforted with knowing that the Roll Away Guest Bed is 77 1/2″D x 37 1/2″W x 21″H.