What is the average cost of a wall bed? Although this is one of the more important and frequently-asked questions about wall beds, there is sometimes not a definite answer. The cost of buying a wall bed depends on a lot of factors. Your wall bed is your own, and so the price will be different from someone else with different preferences.

Here are some of the factors that go into making a wall bed, and ultimately, will determine the cost of your project. To learn more about what makes a good wall bed manufacturer check out 7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wall Bed Company.

Shipping

Depending on where the company is located and where you are located, shipping costs can be a major factor. Although you probably expected this already, wall beds contain a lot of large and sometimes heavy parts. Altogether, the packaging can be big and heavy.

The price of shipping depends on the size of your wall bed, and your location in relation to the manufacturer. Be sure to keep this in mind.

Features and cabinetry

Although companies have set designs, wall beds are often made to your specifications. You can choose the cabinets around the bed frame, the size of the apparatus, and the features around the frame. The amount and complexity of the features you choose will definitely determine the cost.

While designing your wall bed, you can choose a set design, or build something custom. Set designs will have a range of different prices, so depending on how many features you are looking for, the custom route might cost less. This will depend on the cabinetry features you choose, what style of wood you choose, which type of door and panels you choose, and more.

What mattress you’ll use

You will have an added cost if you decide to buy a new mattress for your wall bed, and depending on what size or brand you buy. But if you use a mattress you already have, then the wall bed will fit the mattress and you won’t have to worry about buying another one. Wall beds also don’t require a box spring, so if you do buy a new mattress, you won’t have to pay for the whole ensemble.

If you want to save yourself from extra costs, it would be a good idea to use your own mattress.

Self-installation, or company installation

Wall beds can be constructed and installed easily by almost anyone. Nothing special is required, so all you’ll need are basic household tools. The only thing you need is time to build the wall bed. Typically it can take around 2 or 3 hours.

That being said, you may opt to have a company install the bed for you. This will add cost to the project, but might be the way to go if you don’t trust in your own construction skills.