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Reclaim Your Space: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Murphy Bed (Wall Bed) in NZ
If you’ve ever wished your home felt just a little bigger, a Hide-a-bed might be the design solution you didn’t know you needed. In a country where apartments are compact, tiny homes are growing in popularity, and spare rooms are expected to “do it all,” a Hide-a-bed offers a beautiful, minimalist way to reclaim floor space-without sacrificing comfort.
This guide walks you through styles, mechanisms, NZ installation considerations, and how to choose the right bed for your home. And if you’re looking for elevated, design-led options, Mazon has curated a thoughtful collection of Hide-a-beds tailored for modern New Zealand living.
What Exactly Is a Hide-a-Bed?
A Hide-a-bed is a full-sized bed that folds seamlessly into wall-mounted cabinet, disappearing from view when not in use. It’s practical, clean-lined, and beautifully suited to minimalist spaces. Unlike sofa beds or futons, Hide-a-beds use a proper NZ mattress, delivering real comfort and genuine support.
How It Works
Using either spring or piston mechanisms, the bed lifts and lowers smoothly. When closed, cabinetry creates a refined wall feature; when open, it becomes a full, comfortable sleeping space. However, Mazon Hide-a-beds are also available with the cabinet; the Urban Hide-a-bed.
Why Hide-a-beds Suit Modern NZ Living
New Zealand homes are getting smarter-and often smaller. Hide-a-beds naturally support that shift.
They’re ideal for:
- Tiny homes and contemporary cabins
- Spare rooms that double as offices or hobby rooms
- Sleepouts and guest studios
- Multi-use spaces in family homes
As NZ housing evolves, the need for clever, adaptive furniture grows. A Hide-a-bed is one of the simplest, most elegant additions you can make to enhance flexibility without adding clutter. Explore Mazon’s modern range here.
Types of Wall Beds in NZ
Vertical Hide-a-bed
Clean, classic, familiar.
Best for:
- Standard bedrooms
- Home offices used as guest rooms
- Modern townhouses
- This orientation feels natural and works seamlessly with NZ mattress dimensions.
How to Choose the Right Hide-a-bed for Your NZ Space
Start With Measurements
- Ceiling height
- Bed projection
- Side clearance
- Door and window spacing
- Power outlets and heaters
Older NZ homes often have uneven walls or floors-something to factor into installation.
Choose Your Size
- Queen → Best for everyday use, dual-purpose rooms
- Double → Perfect for guest rooms or offices
- Single → Ideal for tiny homes, kids’ rooms, flex spaces
Safety First
- Anchor into solid timber or steel framing
- Consider extra bracing in seismic zones
- Keep the fold-down path clear
Choosing the Right Mattress for Your Hide-a-bed
Your mattress needs to be supportive but also compatible with the fold-away mechanism.
Ideal Thickness
20–30 cm ensures the cabinet closes properly without compressing bedding.
Latex mattresses are not suitable, as they’re too heavy.
18–35 kg, depending on size. Heavy latex mattresses may put strain on the mechanism.
Best Mattress Styles
- Eco-coil Range - Explore the Mazon Eco-Coil mattress range here.
Reclaim Your Space With a Hide-a-bed Designed for NZ Living
A Hide-a-bed isn’t just practical-it’s transformative. It creates openness where you need it, comfort when you want it, and a home that adapts effortlessly to your life. Whether you’re designing a multifunctional spare room, refining an apartment layout, or planning a tiny-home interior, the right Hide-a-bed makes everything feel more intentional, refined, and beautifully efficient.
Explore Mazon’s carefully curated collection of Hide-a-beds.