Best Overall
Wade Logan Arlex Murphy Bed
- It offers a modern design style with adjustable shelving.
It offers a modern design style with adjustable shelving.
- his bed is not recommended for kids or pets under 50 pounds.
his bed is not recommended for kids or pets under 50 pounds.
Our top pick for the best Murphy bed is this space and storage-friendly option. With a modern design style, the Wade Logan Arlex Murphy bed features two fixed and three adjustable shelves and your choice of a queen or full-sized wooden bed frame that folds up and down.
In addition to the bed’s modern style, we love that there are seven color options, including a farmhouse-style brown, bark gray, and a classic flat white. The frame includes three open shelves and three drawers, but the brand also offers a model without drawers. The drawers will cost a bit more, but it gives you space to display your decor while storing your clothes.
Because the bed doesn’t come with a mattress, you’ll have to purchase one that weighs at least 60 pounds and no thicker than 12 inches. The bed does include a slate kit, so a box spring is not required.
Overall, this is a modern, simple pick that will look great in any room style. It’s durably constructed with a steel wall bed frame and engineered wooden cabinets. The bed does have to be drilled into the floors, requiring you to remove the baseboards, but with a gorgeous finish, it’s worth the trouble.
Product Details: Dimensions: 92.5 x 89.125 x 89.5 inches | Mattress size: Queen, full | Material: Manufactured wood, steel frame | Weight capacity: 1000 pounds
Best Budget
Signature Sleep Paramount Murphy Bed and Cabinet Bundle
- This bed has an impressive amount of storage, and is significantly cheaper than other Murphy beds.
This bed has an impressive amount of storage, and is significantly cheaper than other Murphy beds.
- Only certain colors are available in a queen size.
Only certain colors are available in a queen size.
Murphy beds can be expensive, especially if you want extra features. This option is not only one of the least expensive beds on our list, but it also includes plenty of storage, which is why it’s the best Murphy bed for those on a budget.
In addition to the actual bed, this Murphy bed features two side cabinets with slide-out nightstands, built-in cable management, adjustable shelving, and concealed storage.
One of the most thoughtful details of the set is that the main pieces are notched at the base—up to 1 inch thick and 5.9 inches tall—so they fit over baseboards and sit flush against the wall for a more high-end and custom look.
If you’re sold on the price and features, you should be aware that only certain colors are available in a queen size (ivory oak, black oak, and walnut). The mattress also isn’t included, so you’ll need to pick one that’s up to 10 inches thick and weighs between 30 and 70 pounds to keep the bed weighted down.
The maximum weight capacity is 600 pounds, and assembly is required.
Product Details: Dimensions: 92.06 x 49.62 x 86.54 inches | Mattress size: Queen | Material: Wood composite | Weight capacity: 600 pounds
Best Splurge
Expand Furniture Compatto Wall Bed
- This modern and discreet shelf doesn’t look like a traditional Murphy bed.
This modern and discreet shelf doesn’t look like a traditional Murphy bed.
- While the company keeps a limited stock on hand, custom orders can take up to 16 weeks to arrive.
While the company keeps a limited stock on hand, custom orders can take up to 16 weeks to arrive.
Even the most perceptive house guest won’t be able to tell there’s a bed hidden behind this shelf. For a more high-end and luxurious look, this is the Murphy bed to splurge on because of its innovative design.
At just a glance, it appears to be a modern bookshelf with six floating shelves, but an effortless rotation of the shelf reveals a bed that folds down. You also won’t have to worry about removing your decor from the shelves—the bed is designed so all your items remain hidden and intact while the bed is in use.
Each one is heirloom quality, expertly designed, and manufactured in Italy. Although the company tries to keep popular items in stock, you’ll likely have to weather the 16-week lead time for a custom piece.
You can choose from one of eight finishes or decide on a mix of them at no extra cost (samples are available upon request). You can also add on side shelving or cabinets starting at $995.
While technically you can save $500 and opt out of adding on a mattress, we recommend bundling one with the bed. Although the bed size is comparable to a queen, it technically requires a custom size. Once you finally receive this custom Italian Murphy bed, assembly is required.
Product Details: Dimensions: 96.85 x 71.5 x 86.7 inches | Mattress size: Custom comparable to queen | Material: Not listed | Weight capacity: Not listed
Best with Desk
Xtraroom Avalon Bed
- The desk portion always remains flat so you don’t have to move your laptop or books.
The desk portion always remains flat so you don’t have to move your laptop or books.
- The desk surface may not be enough space for some, and the bed only comes in one color.
The desk surface may not be enough space for some, and the bed only comes in one color.
Ideal for a studio apartment or a room that doubles as both a guest room and home office, this Murphy bed is designed with functionality in mind. When it’s being used as a desk, the three panels have the appearance of cabinets, and the curved desk sides look chic and stylish.
When it’s time to shift the desk into a bed, you don’t have to go through the hassle of packing up—it always maintains its orientation. A potential downside could be the size of the desk, which may not be substantial enough for those who require a more elaborate office setup.
The surface of the desk in the queen size is about 17 inches deep and 55 inches wide. Several of the Murphy beds on our list come in multiple finishes, but this one is only available in white. Made from solid and manufactured wood, this bed also comes with a one-year warranty.
Whether you purchase the full-size bed or queen-size bed, keep in mind the 94-inch ceiling clearance you need to bring the bed down. This is the floor clearance you should expect as well. The bed doesn’t come with a mattress, so you should plan to purchase one separately.
Product Details: Dimensions: Full: 92 x 61.93 x 89.06; Queen: 96.065 x 67.75 x 89.06 inches | Mattress size: Full or queen | Material: Solid and manufactured wood | Weight capacity: 700 pounds
Best Horizontal
Lori Beds The Lori Bed
- A paint-ready finish gives you the option to completely customize the look of your Murphy bed with the color of your choice.
A paint-ready finish gives you the option to completely customize the look of your Murphy bed with the color of your choice.
- The lack of lifting mechanism means you need two people to lift the bed.
The lack of lifting mechanism means you need two people to lift the bed.
When you don’t have much space to work with, the furniture and decor you select for a room matters that much more. The horizontal Lori Bed takes up less space on the wall than your average vertical Murphy bed, with a height of 44 inches when closed (for the queen-sized model), making it a great choice for rooms with lower ceilings.
It’s also multifunctional, serving as a visually interesting shelving unit when closed, with an additional shelf tucked inside that you can access when it’s open. This flexibility can be a huge bonus in an apartment or small house where your guest room doubles as a home office, for example.
There is no lifting mechanism on this Murphy bed—which cuts down on cost and creates a sleeker look—so you need to rely on your own upper body strength. For this reason, the brand recommends two adults do the lifting together.
The Lori Bed is available in several finishes, including natural, walnut, and white. We also love the paint-ready option, which gives you a blank canvas of poplar plywood that can be painted any color or design you like. It boasts a 1,000-pound weight capacity for both queen and twin sizes.
Product Details: Dimensions: Twin: 78 x 43.75 x 23.25 inches; Queen: 81.75 x 62.75 x 23.25 inches | Mattress Size: Queen or twin | Material: Poplar plywood | Weight Capacity: 1,000 pounds
Best for Kids
Canora Grey Audet Murphy Bed
- Many Murphy beds are tall with handles at the top, but this one is short and pulls out instead of down, making it easier and safer for kids to use by themselves.
Many Murphy beds are tall with handles at the top, but this one is short and pulls out instead of down, making it easier and safer for kids to use by themselves.
- It may be too heavy for younger kids to pull out without the assistance of a caregiver.
It may be too heavy for younger kids to pull out without the assistance of a caregiver.
If your kid has a small or shared bedroom, a Murphy bed may be essential to give them plenty of room for play. However, many Murphy beds are designed for adults to reach up and pull down the bed, which makes it difficult, or even impossible for children to use.
This Murphy bed is not only on their height level, but it also pulls out instead of down, making it easier for kids to maneuver. It also features a 6-inch folding memory foam mattress and drawers for extra storage.
The whole piece is made from solid rubberwood, which is a step up from the manufactured wood we’ve come to expect with furniture. This wood is slightly more durable, and may be more forgiving to any accidental bumps or nicks.
The neutral white, walnut, and gray colors with versatile Shaker-style panels are neutral enough to match all a child’s changing decor styling as they grow older. Plus, the pullout cabinet setup looks very similar to a traditional bed so it won’t feel different from other sleeping arrangements they’re used to.
The Murphy bed includes a one-year warranty. Keep in mind that although this bed is more kid-friendly than other options, it may be too heavy for younger children to use on their own. The one thing you may not enjoy is assembling the Murphy bed yourself, although it may not take as much time as traditional Murphy beds would.
Product Details: Dimensions: Twin XL: 80.125 x 41.5 x 40.75 inches; Queen: 80.125 x 62.5 x 40.75 inches | Mattress size: Twin XL or queen | Material: Rubberwood | Weight capacity: Twin XL: 600 pounds; Queen: 800 pounds
Best with Cabinets
BredaBeds Horizontal Metro Murphy with Top and Side Hutches
- You have extra storage on the left, right, and top of the bed, which is custom-made for you.
You have extra storage on the left, right, and top of the bed, which is custom-made for you.
- The cabinet doors cost extra.
The cabinet doors cost extra.
A good Murphy bed doesn't just hide your mattress—it truly makes the most of your space. With a left, right, and even top hutch, this one definitely does. The bed is available in twin, twin XL, full, and queen, and the customization options are all but limitless.
You can choose your color, hardware, baseboard notch, whether or not you want lights, and how you want the hutches to be configured. The raised panel door faces do cost extra, as do some finishes and notches. Due to the made-to-order nature of this bed, you can expect it to arrive within seven weeks.
Important to point out: Because the bed is positioned horizontally, it takes up more wall space but less floor space. Everything is made in the USA from 100% recycled and/or recovered wood fiber material.
Product Details: Dimensions: Twin: 16 x 111 x 88 inches, twin XL: 16 x 116 x 88 inches, full: 16 x 111 x 88 inches, queen: 16 x 116 x 88 inches | Mattress size: Twin, twin XL, full, or queen | Material: 100% recycled and/or recovered wood fiber material| Weight capacity: Not listed
Best with Couch
BredaBeds Horizontal InLine Murphy Bed with Hutch and InLine Sofa
- You’re able to customize everything from the bed and sofa colors to the hutch configuration.
You’re able to customize everything from the bed and sofa colors to the hutch configuration.
- Every piece is made to order and can take seven weeks to arrive.
Every piece is made to order and can take seven weeks to arrive.
Like an entire guest room in a single piece of furniture, this is a Murphy bed, sofa, storage hutch, and storage column all in one. There are five sizes available: twin, twin XL, full, queen, and king.
Most details can be customized to your exact preferences, including the bed and sofa colors, hutch configuration, hardware finish, lights, and baseboard notch. Due to the customizations, each piece is made to order (in the USA!), varies in price, and can take seven weeks to arrive.
To use the bed, all you have to do is remove the foam sofa cushions and pull the faux cabinet down. Inside both the hutch and side column are a fixed shelf with three more adjustable shelves, providing plenty of space for guests (or you) to store necessities.
BredaBeds offers a 10-year limited warranty on all mechanical parts, as well as a one-year limited warranty on all wood parts—which are made out of 100% recycled and/or recovered wood fiber material.
Product Details: Dimensions: Twin: 16 x 70 x 83 inches, twin XL: 16 x 70 x 88 inches, full: 16 x 85 x 83 inches, queen: 16 x 91 x 88 inches, king: 16 x 107 x 88 inches | Mattress size: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, and king | Material: 100% recycled and/or recovered wood fiber material | Weight capacity: Not listed
Best with Storage
Bestar Versatile Queen Murphy Bed and 2 Closet Organizers with Drawers
- This Murphy bed offers two different types of storage.
This Murphy bed offers two different types of storage.
- It has to be attached to the floor, which means removing the baseboard and drilling into the floor.
It has to be attached to the floor, which means removing the baseboard and drilling into the floor.
Surrounding this Murphy bed are six drawers and eight shelves (six adjustable) that can be used for various storage needs. The drawers can hold bed linens and clothes, while the shelves are ideal for showcasing attractive storage bins, accessories, books, trinkets, and more.
The bed is North American made with globally sourced materials, including laminated engineered wood and durable steel. It can accommodate queen mattresses up to 12 inches thick, uses flexible slats to help absorb pressure from the body, and has a dual piston system that folds the bed up and down smoothly and quickly.
Some numbers to keep in mind: there's a 1,000-pound maximum weight, 30-36 inches of clearance, and 92-inch minimum ceiling height.
The dual-mount wall bed mechanism ensures maximum safety, but it does have to attach to both the wall and the floor. The latter requires removing the baseboard and drilling into the floor (though the hole can be covered up with ½ inch thick baseboards later on). The bed is backed by a 10 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Product Details: Dimensions: 22.5 x 114.8 x 89.9 inches | Mattress size: Queen | Material: Laminated engineered wood | Weight capacity: 1,000 pounds
Best for Small Spaces
Lark Manor Atiyah Storage Murphy Bed
- This Murphy bed comes in three sizes, including twin XL, and features a spacious drawer.
This Murphy bed comes in three sizes, including twin XL, and features a spacious drawer.
- You won’t be able to use your own mattress, as this bed already includes one.
You won’t be able to use your own mattress, as this bed already includes one.
Small spaces require furniture that serves multiple purposes, such as this Murphy bed that can be used as a bed by night and a dresser by day. Space-saving by design, this compact multifunctional bed is available in three sizes, including a twin XL. The wooden bed also features a nice-sized drawer at the bottom to store your clothes or bedding accessories.
Unlike most Murphy beds listed in this guide, the Lark Manor Atiyah includes a memory foam mattress-perfect for those who don't have time to shop for a new mattress. This Murphy bed also comes with a headboard, slat kit, and a built-in charging station for you to charge your phone without ever leaving the bed.
This Murphy bed is on the pricier side, but with an included mattress and many space-saving features, we believe it's worth the price. However, if you already have the perfect mattress in mind for this frame, this may not be the best option for you. It’s a great choice for those starting from scratch or those furnishing their guest bedroom.
Product Details: Dimensions: Twin XL: 41.50 x 40.75 x 80.12 inches | Mattress size: Twin XL, full, and queen | Material: Solid wood | Weight capacity: 600 pounds (twin xl), 800 pounds (full/double), 800 pounds (queen)