Murphy Bed Dimensions and Size Explained
Murphy Beds are an ideal solution if you’re running low on space in your apartment or small home. Often referred to as wall bed or cabinet bed, a Murphy Bed’s frame features a mattress that lifts and folds into a wall cabinet.
While, traditional beds take up quite a bit of room, Murphy Beds essentially “disappear” into the wall and offer more usable space.
They are a great option if you frequently host friends or family. Additionally, they are ideal for those who work from home. Your home office can have a full size bed hidden away during the day. You’ll no longer need to use a separate room.
What sizes are available?
Wall beds are usually available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, and Queen sizes. Very rarely will you find one in king size or California king size.
How to Measure Your Space for a Murphy Bed
The height, width, and depth of a Murphy Bed are very important to consider when you measure the space you have in your room.
Murphy Beds typically are not very wide, unless they include cabinet space on the sides. On the other hand, they are quite high (around 83-90 inches) and will extend further out into your space when you unfold the mattress and frame.
Tip: If you don’t have a high ceiling, a cabinet Murphy Bed is a great alternative.
Twin Size Murphy Bed Dimensions:
A twin size bed can accommodate one person only.
They typically require heights between 80 and 84 inches, widths between 40 and 45 inches, and projection lengths between 73 and 76 inches.
In the example shown, the height is 83.1″, width is 43.3″ and length is 75.2″.
Full Size Murphy Bed Dimensions:
A full size will be enough to accommodate one or two people.
They typically require heights between 80 and 83 inches, widths between 57 and 60 inches, and projection lengths between 80 and 82 inches.
In the example shown, the height is 83.7″, width is 58.7″ and length is 84.9″.
Queen Size Murphy Bed Dimensions:
A queen size bed is spacious enough to accommodate two people comfortably.
They typically require heights between 87 and 90 inches, widths between 64 and 68 inches, and projection lengths between 87 and 93 inches.
In the example shown here, the height is 89″, width is 65″ and length is 92″.
Horizontal Murphy Bed Dimensions
Horizontal Murphy beds are perfect for homes with low ceilings, or anyone who needs a guest bedroom. Unlike vertical models, horizontal Murphy Beds are wider and don’t take up as much space when unfolded.
Here you can see the Warnke Full Murphy Bed, which is a top selling horizontal wall bed by Mercury Row.
Dimensions: 61.7 inches high x 81.3 inches wide x 16.5 inches deep when closed and 59.3 inches deep when open.
It’s weight limit is 600 lbs, including the mattress which should weight between 30-60 lbs.
- Twin or Twin XL size horizontal Murphy beds normally require heights between 45 and 48 inches, widths between 80 and 85 inches, and projection lengths between 44 and 46 inches.
- Full-size horizontal mounts normally require heights between 60 and 64 inches, widths between 80 and 85 inches, and projection lengths between 58 and 60 inches.
- Queen – Providing more sleeping space than full-size mattresses, queen-size horizontal mounts normally require heights between 66 and 70 inches, widths between 85 and 90 inches, and projection lengths between 65 and 70 inches.
How Far Does a Murphy Bed Stick Out from the Wall?
The amount a Murphy bed sticks out from the wall depends on the design and whether it is fully extended. If it is folded against the wall it typically extends 18 to 21 inches. It extends roughly 80 to 87 inches when in its open position.
When closed, horizontal Murphy beds take up 16 to 20 inches of space. However, once unfolded, they occupy 55 to 62 inches – depending on the size of the mattress.
How Deep is a Murphy Bed?
For a Murphy bed, the ideal mattress thickness ranges from 8 to 10 inches. Make sure you check with the manufacturer what is the maximum mattress depth required for the model you want to buy. Because if you buy a thicker mattress you won’t be able to fold and close the bed properly.
Tip: Read our guide on “Do Murphy Beds Need a Special Mattress?” to learn more about what mattress is most suitable.
Conclusion:
Murphy beds are an excellent way to make use of your space without forgoing a comfortable night’s sleep. If you prefer a larger mattress but don’t have the floor space for a full size or queen bed, a Murphy bed might be your best solution.
The measurements and dimensions above can help you figure out whether this type of wall bed is suitable for you.