Pulley System Retractable Ceiling Bed Diy

Even if storage space is available in the rafters it is inconvenient to access the items in storage.

Pulley system retractable ceiling bed diy.

The long leg of the t would go into the bed frame to hold it. Dec 20 2017 explore seonamchristie s board bed pulley on pinterest. Single bed hanging from a ceiling hanging bed designs. Diy projects for compact areas.

It is especially appealing when you have a vaulted or higher ceiling available. A contemporary hanging bed on a pulley system which is allowing the bed to be swung to the ceiling and out of the way create a spacious bedroom during the day. Given the limited floor space this allows a single room to change function. Like that the big load of the bed is spread to two point that are quite far apart.

Probably the most ingenious part is the diy retracting bed that can be raised above the sitting area s sectional sofa which also doubles as storage and as a guest. Living in the van fulltime makes for a lot of bed making if you re moving sofa cushions etc. By building a simple platform and then attaching it to the ceiling structure using a pulley system adequate storage is created in an out of the way location but is also conveniently accessed when needed. A ceiling bed is an innovative way to create additional usable space while at the same time accentuating the design elements of the traditional bed.

Beds that hang from the ceiling usually offer just a little more storage space than a regular bed with room underneath the bed frame. Electric bed hoist one of the things we decided we wanted was a permanently made up bed. In a small van a permanent bed can take up over half the floor space so we opted for an electric bed hoist made by happijac. The short legs of the t are as long as the bed frame is above floor level.

The short ends are also what is used to connect to the lifting mechanics.