A Look at How Wallbeds Work

From apartment living to designing a functional room at home that can still accommodate holiday guests, wallbeds are amazing assets when it comes to making the most out of the space you have. If you’re wondering how a wallbed actually works, or better yet, how one can work for you, keep reading to learn all about it!

Location: To Be or Not To Be…Inside the Wall?
If the only thing holding you back from moving forward with a wallbed is the idea that it must actually be installed inside a wall, then you’re in for some good news. While some designs do indeed build the bed inside a wall recess, the vast majority of wall beds are actually built as an external cabinet. In order to be comfortable, functional, and easy to use, external engineering really is the best option. Really, try squeezing an 18-inch or thicker mattress inside a 5-inch wall—it doesn’t work so well.

Design: Cookie-Cutter or Customizable?
One of the most beautiful aspects about wallbeds, aside from their uncanny space-saving superpowers, is the fact that they can be customized to match any interior design taste. Whether you need a double-duty desk/bed for kids leaving for college, or you simply love the look of an antique-styled bookcase, there’s a way to design your ideal hidden wallbed just the way you want it.

Operation: Tug-of-War or Smooth Sailing?
Anyone who has ever struggled with a sofa bed and its thin, inadequate mattress might believe that a full-on mattress that has to go straight up would be impossible to handle. This is simply not the case, however. While the engineering is similar to that of a sofa bed, the frame is built with counterbalanced pivots that make pull down and stow away of even queen-sized mattresses a breeze.

To learn more about how wallbeds work, or to see them in action for yourself, visit us at Wallbeds “n” More. From Livermore to San Bernardino, we strive to be your premier California resource for all things concerning wallbeds…and more! Give us a call at (888) 856-1192 today for more information.

Wall Beds “n” More is at 1382 East Walnut Street, Pasadena. By appointment only.  (626) 233-8544. www.wallbedsnmore.com.