Guides

How to Build Your Own Wall Bed by Hideaway Beds

August 16, 2016

For this guide, we have chosen the NEXT BED™, as it is a modern and efficient wall bed. The NEXT BED™ is a compact wall bed, standing only 32cm from the wall when upright, with the single bed system small enough to fit inside a standard 1000mm wardrobe carcass commonly available from DIY & furniture chains. Limited 5 YEAR warranty on manufacturers defects. Misuse, abuse, or damage by misapplication are not covered. NEXT BED™ systems are not for DIY assembly. Please note: wall bed frames and mechanisms are illustrated with cabinets and doors (purchased separately) for demonstration purposes only. Build Your Own Wall Bed? This is what you need to do: Read Cabinet Guide Included is a (BOM) bill of materials including a list of wooden panels, etc you require. Buy the bed from us. Using our cutting list, purchase your panels from a DIY Store (e.g.) B&Q or a…


Stowaway Beds Frequently Asked Questions

February 5, 2016

WHAT IS A STOWAWAY BED ? A stowaway bed is a bed that you fold down from the wall, and after a great night’s sleep, folds back up against the wall to provide daytime floor space. It is not the comedy bed of ‘Laurel and Hardy’ films – you will not disappear into a cupboard with a Hideaway mechanism. In fact, stowaway beds have been around for a long time – from the smallest country cottage to luxury apartments, people have always needed more space. ARE STOWAWAY BEDS COMFORTABLE ? Yes. Hideaway stowaway beds are designed for every-night sleeping, and you can use most mattresses on them. Hideaway use a sprung slatted base to give support to the shape of your body, and using good quality mattresses, are more comfortable than conventional beds. CAN I LEAVE THE STOWAWAY BED MADE UP? Yes. All our beds come with complete with our…