If you are caught in this dilemma, I recommend thinking about the following. I will often give customers a recommendation for alternative products that are coming in stock and if you call us, we would be happy to give you an up to date inventory report.
The products we offer are great for hosting our closest family and friends. However, I think every person buying furniture should think about this: You are going to see the furniture you buy every day. Make sure whatever you buy, that it is something you will like seeing EVERYDAY. Don't buy something that you are going to hate the look of after you finish hosting your first guests. Run this through your head as you search for your next piece of furniture! Happy shopping!
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We want our customers to know which are the most popular and our thoughts on why!
They are:
1. Night and Day Murphy Cube Cabinet Bed MUR-CUB-QEN
Why? This murphy bed is affordable, durable, and comes with a comfortable memory foam mattress. Probably the best cabinet bed under $2,000.
2. Arason Brussels Queen White 543-10-AM, Ash 543-15-Ash, Grey 543-20-Grey Cabinet Bed
Why? Stylish, comfortable, and well crafted. Easy to set up each time. Works well in farmstyle homes and comes in many beautiful colors.
3. Arason Essex Queen in White, Black or Ash 513-AM
Why? Stylish, comfortable, and well crafted. Easy to set up each time. Works well in farmstyle homes and comes in many beautiful colors. Pretty much the same as the Brussels, but with a slightly different look.
4. Fusion Wall Beds Library Queen Size EL-QN Multiple Finishes
Why? Stylish, somewhat makes most of us feel like Batman or a secret agent turning what looks like an beautiful library into a murphy bed! Made in the USA, made to order, and ships within 2-3 weeks once ordered on average. Made of plywood rather than particle board or OSB. This is a durable high quality bed.
5. Fusion Wall Beds Library Queen Size EL-QN Multiple Finishes with Side Shelves
Why? Stylish and makes most of us feel like Batman or a secret agent turning what looks like an beautiful library into a murphy bed! Made in the USA, made to order, and ships within 2-3 weeks once ordered on average. Made of plywood rather than particle board or OSB. This is a durable high quality bed. This version comes with side shelves for extra space.
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Here are some things we are thankful for:
What are you thankful for?
We did mention a sale... and it is on now! Introducing our best sale ever! This is the best sale on murphy beds and cabinet beds! Here is Thanksgiving (Black Friday) Sale running now through December 5th, 11:59 PM:
Fusion Wall Beds - Premium Manufacturer of Murphy Wall Beds and Cabinet Beds based in California
Lane Furniture - Value Manufacturer of Leather Seating Furniture based in Mississippi
Murphy Bed Studios - High Quality Manufacturer of Murphy Wall Beds and Cabinet Beds based in Oklahoma
Sege de Provence - Premium Seating Furniture Manufacturer by Hide And Seek Beds --Coming soon (shh!) based in Canada
If you have a Brand you think we missed, reach out to us and let us know! We are excited for this shift and we hope you take the time to consider these products and the quality we can all appreciate from products made by our neighbors closer to us!
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They focus on designing Murphy Beds made for long lasting durability at a price that would break your wallet or purse. Most of their products are in stock or ready to ship within a few weeks as they are made to order!
Check out their products here!
]]>I'm sure most of us have experienced some sort of shipment delay on something we've purchased this year. In general, almost everything is back ordered and it isn't slowing down any time soon. I anticipate that we might see products and more specifically furniture, regularly in stock late in 2022. Yes, you heard that right. I anticipate it normalizing in late 2022. That said, most furniture products have a 2-5 month back order, meaning that if you were to place an order today, it will likely take 2-5 months to get it. We do carry some products that are in stock regularly like Fusion Wall Beds, Murphy Bed Studios, and other products domestically manufactured, but that's more the exception than the rather than the rule. In other words, we strongly recommend you do your holiday shopping now, that way you don't have to print out a picture of the item you ordered and put that under the tree instead of a piece of furniture that won't fit under the tree anyway! :P So we recommend you get ahead of the curve, be prepared and patient, and get your order in for your holiday shopping sooner than later.
If you want to learn more about how we process payment for out of stock orders, check out our recent blog post. We don't capture payment until your product is ready for shipment.
Happy Shopping!
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Once you place an order, we will verify with our warehouses and manufacturer if the product(s) is(are) in stock. We do have many products in stock, but not all products are in stock due to these aforementioned supply chain issues. If the product is in stock and can ship within 1-2 weeks (usually ships within a few days), we will capture payment right before the order is ready to ship. Once it ships, we will provide tracking from the carrier.
For Out of Stock Orders/Deferred Payment
Once you place an order, we will verify with our warehouses and manufacturer if the product(s) is(are) in stock. If your product is not in stock, we will notify you and keep your order in place. HideAndSeekBeds and the manufacturer will put your order on our "first come, first served" list of back orders. We will also let your payment expire so you won't be charged while keeping your place in line. This means that you are not actually charged for the order.
Once your order becomes available, our warehouses/manufacturers will notify us and we in turn will notify you, so please provide us with an email and phone number you regularly use. We will also send a new invoice requesting payment (since we let your original payment expire) honoring the original pricing from your order. Once we receive your payment authorization from your completed invoice, we will ship your order and provide you with tracking.
We do this so that you don't have to pay for an order in advance, and then wait months for the product to arrive at your home. Learn more about how this will affect your holiday shopping here.
Klarna Payments
If you did order with Klarna, however, it is required that we capture payment at the time of the transaction.
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The reality is though, that we only use our beds for 8 hours a day (usually, and if we are lucky), and we can use the space for so many other purposes. Yoga, exercise, painting, kids playing with toy and any other fun you couldn't do because a bed is in sitting in the middle of your bedroom. This new found space opens up so many possibilities for not only your master bedroom, but any other space that needs to serve a variety of purposes outside of sleeping.
That is what attracted me to modular sleeping spaces like murphy beds, sleeper sofas or cabinet beds. You get two rooms in one. You maximize the space in a way that only buying or building a bigger house can, which will cost you thousands and maybe even hundreds of thousand of dollars. Save yourself money and take a look at all the creative ways you can maximize your dollars and space at the same time.
Hide and Seek Beds was created with that idea in mind. Hide your bed that takes up all sorts of space it where its unnecessary. Maximize the space you need to really enjoy the more time in your home with those that matter most which will sure bring a smile to your face every time you use it :)
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In March of 1912, a man named John Lane purchased a box plant in Altavista, Virginia. His son, Ed Lane, was 21 at the time and had little manufacturing experience. Ed was encouraged by his father to try his hand at starting a chest factory in the newly acquired plant. The Lane family didn't know how successful their new venture was going to be, therefore, they didn't start out putting their name on it. Instead, they incorporated the little company as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company, with John Lane as President and Ed Lane as Vice President and General Manager. From cedar chests, Lane expanded to occasional tables in 1951, casegoods in 1956, and accent pieces in 1965.
In 1972, Lane bought a small reclining chair company in Tupelo, Mississippi, named Action Industries. Action sustained tremendous growth through gains in market share and product diversification through the next 20 years becoming a major force in the upholstered furniture industry. Eventually, Action changed its name to Lane Furniture. Today, Lane is owned by United Furniture Industries, one of the fastest growing and largest manufacturers of upholstery and case goods in the U.S.
We are proud to offer this American manufacturer to our shop. We hope you are excited for the many products they offer!
We hope you love their library wall bed as much as we do which offers sturdy shelf space! Take a look at this new brand!
]]>I think its worthwhile to talk about the trade offs of the various types of modular sleep furniture which we hope will help you decide what works best for you.
First off, why and what is modular sleep furniture? Modular sleep furniture is furniture that change their dimensions to accommodate different environments or situations. A sleeper sofa would be a great example of a sofa transforming into a bed aka modular sleep furniture. If you have read of our other blog posts, you'll have read that modularity allows you to maximize square footage, saving you thousands of dollars, turning a room into a multipurpose room. Modular sleep systems work exceptionally well when you are accommodating guests or large family gatherings. I personally think home offices and vacation rentals are the best candidates for utilizing modular sleep furniture. Here are a few options and their trade offs:
Inflatable Mattresses
Inflatable Mattress beds are rubber mattresses that either have I use this when car camping or backpacking. The are lightweight, take up little space, but are typically stiff when fully inflated. I usually have to have them partially deflated to find them comfortable. The are great when you have tons of family coming in because they take little space, but your guests might be grouchy from a less than comfortable night sleep. I've had many nights when I wake up in the middle of the night to a deflated mattress. This is my least favorite on the list, but it is the cheapest. I'll say this, a deflated mattress will ruin a vacation.
Cabinet Beds
Cabinet Beds are beds that start as a cabinet and turn into a bed, similar to sleeper sofas. Cabinet beds typically utilize a tri-fold memory-gel-foam mattress. These are comfortable, and take a little more effort to set up before each use than murphy beds, but take about the same level of effort as a sleeper sofa. These are going to be more comfortable than most sleeper sofas, but not for everyone. Cabinet beds seem to be a great product for a formal living room or office space and don't require being bolted to any wall.
View Our Cabinet Bed Collection
Murphy Beds
I'll put my bias out right here. Murphy beds are my favorite for a few reasons. The bed is pulled down from a wall horizontally or vertically oriented. They look like closets and can turn an office into a bedroom in about 5 seconds. The closets come in a variety of designs and best of all, either come with a mattress or allow you pick your own mattress! Instantly more comfortable. Biggest downside: they require installation, and must be bolted to the wall, so they become a fixture of the house. Not the best option for those that like rearranging furniture often.
We have all sorts of great deals on made to order mattresses with our partners. Some of our mattress Brands we partner with and recommend are:
View our Murphy Bed/Wall Bed Collection
ECO TERRA BEDS
The Eco Terra Mattress is handcrafted with 100% natural latex, individually wrapped, pocketed coils, and an organic cotton cover. It is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and GOTS Certified. A natural latex mattress at a price everyone can enjoy. Free shipping and returns. Free 90 night trial. 15 year warranty. 0% APR financing for 12 months.
ECOSA
EDEN SLEEP
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GHOST BED
LIVE and SLEEP
$150 Off Luxury Mattress + 1 Free Pillow + Free Shipping!
NATUREPEDIC
Organic Healthy Sleep for the Whole Family!
PLUSH BEDS
PlushBeds is a leading online luxury mattress manufacturer and retailer, specializing in organic and natural mattresses and bedding. All products are handcrafted in their GOLS/GOTS certified organic production facility in California, with free shipping within the contiguous USA. It is PlushBeds’ commitment to excellence in craftsmanship and to a superior customer experience that has driven them to become America’s largest distributor of organic and natural latex mattresses that are as affordable as they are indulgent.
SAATVA
Free white glove delivery and free mattress removal with any Saatva Mattress purchase.
Sleeper Sofas
Last but certainly not least, are the sleeper sofas. Sleeper sofas are great because they can turn any living room into a two person bedroom. They typically utilize a spring mattress to allow its folding for storage. May not be as comfortable as a cabinet bed or murphy bed, but you can certainly add a mattress topper for additional comfort.
View Our Sleeper Sofa Collection
We hope this helps you as you work to find the perfect solution for you! Feel free to contact us if you need any help deciding!
Happy Sleeping!
]]>Hopefully the panic buying is over and behind us. COVID has left some interesting and unprecedented supply chain issues within the furniture industry. For example, due to meat consumption interruptions in Brazil, there are major shortages in leather used for living room furniture.
The United States has taken a pause on economic productivity which has created many unintended consequences on the flow of goods between continents. For example, the ports in California are full empty cargo boxes that would normally be full under a economically productive country. China and most developing Asian and European countries are continuing their production full pace, with or without us, but its caused many to challenges, like what to do with boxes coming to America full, and returning empty instead of being full of American goods. Their are many empty boxes that California ports are at capacity.
Lumber has nearly tripled due to a mixture of increased demand from construction, home improvement projects, inflation as well as decreased supply from COVID-19 spread concerns at lumber mills and logistics.
Logistically speaking, there are additional supply issues with drivers and labor to move freight. Issues like the Texas freeze created shortages in the chemical industry which has created foam shortages for the next several months. Foam is produced for use in mattresses, cushions, etc. I just heard that Ford has shut down their manufacturing plants due to electronics shortages.
These conditions are not excuses, but I decided to write this article to help customers and individuals understand some of the challenges faced by the furniture industry. And its frustrating for everyone.
As a result, many of our suppliers are experiencing delays over the next 1-2 months as supply normalized. Our manufacturers tell us that these shipments sell out before they are manufactured and ready to ship, so its wise to place your order ASAP to keep your spot in line. We do not collect $$$ from customers until the product is ready to ship. Nobody wants to tell a customer that their product will deliver in 6-12 weeks. I just ask after you've read this article to be patient with us as we do our best to continue delivering the best customer service!
Stay healthy and get some Vitamin D from the sun!
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Here's an idea if you have spare bedroom or bonus room. Swap out the couch, sofa, or regular bed with a murphy bed, a cabinet bed, or a sleeper sofa in your guest or bonus room. It will give you much needed space and allow you to get into your workouts without having to avoid furniture. There's nothing worse than trying to get into your workout routine and you constantly bump into furniture!
Let's make 2021 better than 2020. I think putting health and maximizing your living space would certainly contribute to that endeavor!
Happy Shopping!
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We are excited to announce that we now carry Innovation Living furniture. We are especially excited as we had the opportunity to visit Denmark and Scandinavia during the summer and see some of the contemporary spaces throughout the area. Here is some background on Innovation Living in their own words:
Innovation Living™ is a Danish furniture company built on the proud Danish tradition of furniture design.
We believe that form and function must go hand in hand to create innovative, durable designs for everyday use.
Since 1989 we have dedicated ourselves to Design and development of multi-functional sofa beds, but it all started in 1971 with a good idea in the spirit of the flower power generation - beanbags of the founder, Flemming Højfeldt. As the concept grew, Innovation Living™ was rewarded with several design prizes and engaged in a very fruitful cooperation with the famous Danish designer, Verner Panton.
Today we are proud to be able to call Innovation Living ™ a renowned sofa bed specialist.
View our Innovation Living Collection
Innovation Living Principles:
D E S I G N F O R C O M P A C T L I V I N G
We Expand Your Living Space
We want to offer furniture that makes a difference in everyday life. Good design that combines style, comfort and functionality. Innovation Living is not just a name, it’s what we do! Good aesthetic design must go hand in hand with great functionality and good comfort. That is why our focus has always been on creating long-lasting design with a contemporary appeal.
G L O B A L P R E S E N C E
We are a local, community company
Personal comfort by design is an underlying principle of Innovation Living. Being present in more than 88 countries we know that people enjoy different tastes and preferences. For this reason we offer a wide range of space optimizing sofa bed designs and accessories. But also the reason why we offer a deep selection of customizable options such as different upholstery styles, legs, arms, comforts and accessories.
P E O P L E
We believe in living up to our promises
The founding value of our company is respect. Respect towards colleagues, customers, and the environment. We believe that happy employees in combination with a professional working environment is the key to success. Therefore, we aim to provide our employees with the best possible working conditions. We engage in developing local communities by actively hiring minorities and support the training of refugees and students.
F A M I L Y O W N E D
We are a story about family
Since our founding in 1971 we have been an independent, family owned company. This independence has sustained our ability to live out our founding philosophy that still saturates the company culture around the world. Our company creed is anchored in the Danish culture where everyone is valued and equal regardless of background or position.
5 Y E A R W A R R A N T Y
We believe in a quality – that lasts
We set high quality standards. We have made it easy to service and update our sofa beds. If something is not as expected please visit see our contact information here or call our local Customer Service — and we will do our utmost to assist you.
E N V I R O N M E N T
We always try to produce at a better price, but not at any price!
We value a good and lasting environment - in its broadest definition. Hence, all recyclable waste like cardboard, plastic, iron, and metal, is separated and used in other productions. Residual, combustible waste is incinerated in low pollution plants. Packaging is reduced to the minimum needed for safe transportation. As an international company, we see it as our duty to contribute to better working conditions and a cleaner environment for all.
We have dedicated ourselves to design and develop innovative, future-proof and durable designs combined with the newest technology
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Back to the numbers...
Scenario 1: $123/Square Foot
Cost of building bedroom or office space: $17,712
Cost of a sleeper sofa, cabinet bed, or murphy bed: $2,000-5,000.
Savings: $13,000!!!!
Scenario 2: $300/Square Foot
Cost of building a bedroom or office space: $43,200
Cost of a sleeper sofa, cabinet bed, or murphy bed: $2,000-5,000.
Savings: $40,000!!!!!!!!!!!
While there are certainly reasons for building an extra bedroom, bonus room, office space, and even breaking down some walls to build an addition, its hard to argue against buying a sleeper sofa, murphy bed or cabinet bed instead and pocketing the money to spend on a mid-life crisis! :P
Happy shopping!
-Hide and Seek Beds Team
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That is why modular sleeping systems are so advantageous for those with these special properties. The number of sleeping spaces can dictate to renters whether or not they can rent your property, and how many people they can invite. Likewise, as a vacation home owner, who and how many you can invite to your retreat can be dictated by the number sleeping spaces available. The solution is found in murphy beds/wall beds, cabinet beds, sleeper sofas, futons, trundle beds, and more! Cabinet beds are a great way to make your living room feel and look like a living room by day, and convert into a sleep center for each guest. Sleeper sofas are a comfy way for guests to cozy up after a long day on the slopes. Hide and Seek Beds has a great variety of sleepers for you to add to your home. We are happy to help and look forward to you maximizing your space!
]]>Modular sleeping spaces are a great way to take advantage of your minimalist space and make your small home feel a bit more spacious. There a lots of great options. Your situation is unique but whether it be murphy/wall beds, cabinet beds, sleeper sofa, futons, or trundle beds, we hope you find the best solution for you.
]]>Grandparents, newly crowned uncles and aunts, and best friends bring great relief to exhausted parents. Sleeper sofas, cabinet beds, and other modular sleeping systems are great solutions to space crammed growing families. Perhaps sleeper sofa, cabinet bed or trundle bed would be a great option to host your guests.
Likewise empty nesters can take advantage of the empty space or family get togethers on weekends and holidays by utilizing cabinet beds, murphy beds, and sleeper sofas to provide adequate and comfortable nights sleep to all those close to you. Grandkids will get excited when you turn a cabinet into a bed or even just the opportunity to spend the night with there favorite grandparents.
Extra beds are a great way to bring ourselves closer to those we care about and spend a little more time together. Explore and find the best options that suit your family needs and your home needs!
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