Hideaway Bed Ideas, ca. 1930
Old House Journal|July - August 2024
This page comes from the catalog "More Home in Less Space," published by the original Murphy Door Bed Company.
Hideaway Bed Ideas, ca. 1930

If hand-painted balloons aren't quite right, consider Bradbury's Vintage wallpapers and Retro children's designs. Shown are 'Hackensack' and 'Gnomes' from the Vintage 1930s collection. Pretrimmed and easy to install, they're sold by the double roll for $179. Bradbury.​com

This seller of stock foldaway bed units offers horizontal and vertical configurations with panel door and library cabinets as well as beds that integrate with a (daytime) sofa. Frames and mattresses sold. Systems starting at $1,229.murphybeddepot.​com

The 1930 room has a linoleum floor. Get a similar look with the 'Willow' washable rug in Evergreen from Revival™. Medium-pile recycled polyester in sizes 2'x2'11" to 10'6"x 14'3"; the approx. 8x10 rug is $399. revival rugs.​com

Radio Flyer (famous for the classic red wagons and tricycles) offers 'Champion', a spring riding horse. Walk, trot, and gallop trigger different riding sounds. It's for kids two to six years, up to 60 pounds; $149.99 radioflyer.​com

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