A Murphy bed is the oldest trick in small-space living, and it is having a moment again for a simple reason: rent is expensive and rooms have to earn their keep. Here are the five reasons our customers give for finally getting one.
1. One room does two jobs
A home office that becomes a guest room. A studio that keeps a real living area. A living room that can host family without giving up its floor plan the other 350 days a year. Fold the bed up in the morning and the room is yours again.
2. It sleeps like a real bed, because it is one
Forget the folding pads and pull-out couches of the past. A Murphy bed takes a real mattress in standard sizes, so guests get an honest night's sleep and you are not apologizing for the couch in the morning.
3. The cabinet works even when the bed is up
Many of our models add a desk, shelving, or side tower storage to the cabinet, so the wall earns its space around the clock. The Allegra line is the one we point people to first: it comes in Queen and Full, vertical and horizontal, with desk and tower options. See it here: Murphy beds at Bedroom Depot USA.
4. Guests stop being a logistics problem
No air mattress to inflate, no couch cushions on the floor. When someone stays over, the bed comes down in about a minute and goes back just as fast.
5. It is cheaper than a bigger apartment
A dedicated guest room is the most expensive room in most homes, and it sits empty nearly all year. A Murphy bed gives that square footage back to your daily life for a fraction of a year's rent difference.
Before you order, measure. Our Murphy Bed Buying Guide walks through the wall, ceiling, and mattress measurements that matter.
Every Murphy bed we sell ships nationwide, and Murphy beds carry a 60-day return window. Questions? Call (773) 295-0497. In Chicago, ask us about local delivery and in-home setup on local stock.