03/13/2023

Dimensions: How big should a Murphy bed be?

By Brandon

Ch. 03 – The Total Murphy Bed Buying Guide

Dimensions: How big should a Murphy bed be?

Ch. 03 – The Total Murphy Bed Buying Guide

By Brandon


Introduction

Murphy beds have been around for over a century and are still popular today, especially in small living spaces. They offer an excellent solution for people who want to save space in their homes, apartments, or even office spaces. However, one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a Murphy bed is the size. 

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At Wilding Wallbeds we build Murphy beds in all standard sizes: Twin, Full, Queen and Eastern King. These sizes can all be a perfect fit depending on your space and your needs. We have engineered our Murphy beds and wall beds to be as compact as possible to save you valuable space. In this article, we will discuss the different sizes of Murphy beds and which size is the best for various situations.


Sizes

Twin size Murphy beds

Ideal for:

  • Small rooms
  • Bunk rooms
  • Kids’ rooms
  • Dorms
  • Hospital staffing rooms
  • Fire stations and police stations

Twin size Murphy beds are ideal for small rooms like bunk rooms, kids’ rooms, dorms, hospital staffing rooms, fire stations, and police stations. These mattresses are usually 38 inches wide by 75 inches long, making them perfect for one person. They are also ideal for rooms that are too small to accommodate anything bigger, but still, require a sleeping space.

Twin size is also the most popular size for a Murphy bunk bed. These are a great solution for a kids’ room, a grandparent’s home, or even professional overnight staffing situations. Wilding Wallbeds bunk beds are all designed to hold 2000 lbs making it strong, safe, and extremely space efficient.

Wilding Wallbeds Twin Size Dimensions

Murphy Bed TypeWidthHeightMin. DepthProjection
Murphy Bed44.5″82.25″16″86″
Wall Bed43″81.5″16″80″
Bunk Bed81.5″89.5″17″44″

Full size Murphy beds

Ideal for:

  • Small rooms where where queen will not fit
  • Guest rooms
  • Rooms where there is simply not enough space for a larger size

Full size Murphy beds are slightly larger than twin size beds, with mattresses measuring 54 inches wide by 75 inches long. These beds are perfect for small rooms where a queen or king size bed would be too big. They are also a good choice for guest rooms, as they provide a comfortable sleeping space for two people while still saving space when not in use. Most of the time a full size Murphy bed is used when there simply isn’t enough room for a queen size mattress. Though they are smaller than most prefer, they still accommodate a couple.

Wilding Wallbeds Full Size Dimensions

Murphy Bed TypeWidthHeightMin. DepthProjection
Murphy Bed59.5″82.25″16″86″
Wall Bed58″43″81.5″16″80″

Queen size Murphy beds

Ideal for:

  • Any situation where space permits!
  • Sleeping two adults comfortably

Queen size Murphy beds are the most popular size and are perfect for almost any situation. The mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, making it a great choice for couples who want to save space. Queen size Murphy beds are perfect for apartments, guest rooms, and even home offices. It is the most popular size of mattress for guestrooms, which makes it by far the most popular size of Murphy bed.

Wilding Wallbeds Queen Size Dimensions

Murphy Bed TypeWidthHeightMin. DepthProjection
Murphy Bed65.5″87.25″16″90″
Wall Bed64″86.5″16″84″

King size Murphy beds

Ideal for:

  • Treating guests to luxurious amounts of space
  • Master bedroom applications

King size Murphy beds are the largest Murphy bed size, with the mattress measuring 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. They are ideal for people who really want to treat their guests or for those using them in their master bedroom. King size Murphy beds provide plenty of space for two people to sleep comfortably and are perfect for larger rooms where you can accommodate a larger bed.

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Wilding Wallbeds King Size Dimensions

Murphy Bed TypeWidthHeightMin. DepthProjection
Murphy Bed81.5″87.25″16″90″
Wall BedN/AN/AN/AN/A

Compact size is key

The whole point of a Murphy bed is to save space, so the more compact the Murphy bed is, the better. When choosing a Murphy bed, it is important to consider the space available in your room and the size of the bed that will fit best in that space. Choosing the right size Murphy bed can make all the difference in making the room feel more spacious and less cluttered.

When choosing the size of your Murphy bed, it is important to consider the purpose of the bed and the size of the room where it will be placed. Twin size Murphy beds are perfect for small rooms and for accommodating one person, while full size Murphy beds are ideal for guest rooms or small rooms that require a sleeping space for two people. Queen size Murphy beds are the most popular and great for almost any situation, while king size Murphy beds are ideal for larger rooms where comfort is paramount. Remember that the more compact the Murphy bed is, the better it will be at saving space.

Check out our full selection of Murphy beds here. Our custom made; all wood Murphy beds are sure to be perfect fit for your home.

Brandon Wilding

Director of Corporate Sales

Brandon is the director of corporate sales, which means he oversees the sales staff at each Wilding Wallbeds location. He offers training, provides solutions, and helps our sales team tackle…