The best Murphy beds are among the most versatile, space-saving furniture items on the market. What began as an early 20th-century invention for flexible entertaining space in tight apartments bears as much relevance today. “Murphy beds are all the rage once again, but with a different take on design and function,” says Ania Agárdy, a Miami-based interior designer who runs the AD PRO Directory firm Luxury Living by Ania Agárdy . “Actually, they have become much more multifunctional than in the past, providing not only additional shelving and storage , but also integrated sofas and desks.”

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