These bed platforms are made to look like they are floating (no legs–right?). They will have the traditional hanging ropes at each corner of the bed to appear like they are hanging from the ceiling, but the client was unsure of the ceiling structure, so I welded steel bases for them. This was challenging because the bases had to be small enough not to be seen, but large enough to support the bed. Here is what I came up with:
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Look Mom! No Legs!
Posted in Beds, Furniture with tags Hanging Bed, suspended bed on May 30, 2013 by benridderingHanging Bed Highlighted by RealLife Magazine
Posted in Beds, Press with tags Hanging Bed, Photography, suspended bed on April 9, 2013 by benriddering
Hanging Bed Brackets
Posted in Beds with tags Hanging Bed, rope bed, suspended bed on March 29, 2013 by benridderingI’m making progress on two hanging beds. I spent the day making hanging brackets. 
More Hanging Beds
Posted in Beds with tags Hanging Bed, suspended bed on March 18, 2013 by benridderingI will be shipping two twin size hanging beds to Westhampton Beach, NY next month. Here are some photos of the progress so far. 
For photos of my completed hanging beds click the thumbnail links below:
Hanging Bed Highlighted by DudeIWantThat.Com
Posted in Press with tags Hanging Bed, Modern rustic bed, Photography, suspended bed on October 14, 2012 by benriddering
Put Your Hanging Bed Hang-ups to Rest.
Posted in Beds with tags Hanging bed DIY, Hanging bed how to, hanging bed photography, rope bed, suspended bed on June 20, 2012 by benridderingHanging beds are “dreamy”, but for most people that’s as far as it goes. I read about it all the time on forums and blogs. People are in love with the idea of a bed suspended by ropes, but practically speaking, very few want their bed to sway, and even fewer want a hole in the wall when the kids turn the hanging bed into a swinging bed. So the question is, “How do I get the look of the hanging bed with the stability of a conventional bed?”.
The simple solution is this: When you install your hanging bed (this should be done by a licensed contractor), hang it up against the wall at the head of the bed. Then, secure it to the wall framing with heavy-duty “L” brackets underneath the bed frame. It’s really that easy! Depending upon your bed and installation, there may still be a little bit of give when you sit on the foot of the bed (from the stretch of the ropes), but the sway factor will be completely eliminated.
So put your fears to rest. Go ahead and get your dreamy hanging bed!
To see some of the hanging beds I have built, click below:
Suspended Bed highlighted by Oskoui & Oskoui
Posted in Press with tags Hanging Bed, Photography, suspended bed on June 15, 2012 by benriddering
See write-up here:
http://blog.oskoui-oskoui.com/?p=4211
Hanging Bed
Posted in Beds with tags barn wood hanging bed, Hanging Bed, Photography, rope bed, suspended bed on April 27, 2012 by benridderingI built this one for a client in New Jersey. I was glad to get some good shots before it shipped out this week. Thanks to my wife, Shannon, and our friend Teresa for the great photos!
The bed frame was made from reclaimed douglas fir. Handmade steel hardware/brackets.
Hanging bed highlighted by Apartment Therapy
Posted in Beds, Press with tags appartment therapy, suspended bed on January 11, 2012 by benridderingHanging Bed
Posted in Beds with tags barn wood hanging bed, hang bed from ropes, Hanging Bed, Photography, suspended bed on July 30, 2010 by benriddering
Queen size hanging bed. Made from reclaimed douglas fir.
Repurposed hardware from an old factory cart (above).
