If you have a small home with literally no space for a normal bed and you still don’t want to sleep on a couch or create a loft bedroom, if you need a guest sleeping space but you don’t have enough room for that, there’s a way – make a Murphy bed!
A Murphy bed is a bed that folds out of a wall or cabinet to provide you with extra space in your bedroom. Around the turn of the 20th century, William L. Murphy designed a bed that would fold neatly into a closet, inspired by the lack of space in his small studio apartment (though, some sources suggest a more provocative reason). He went on to found the Murphy Wall Bed Company, patenting his product in 1911. The good thing is that you may hide such a bed in any room, in any space and make it look hidden easily, so when you’re not sleeping in the bed, you can tuck it away to give yourself more floor space.
A bright room with a bold blue storage unit, lots of bookshelves and a hidden Murphy bed for comfy sleeping here.
A bright room with a built-in white storage unit, with a Murphy bed and bright textiles for a coastal feel.
A comfortable storage unit with open shelves and a Murphy bed inside will save a lot of space.
A practical guest bedroom idea.
A cool kid's bedroom with a built-in storage unit and a Murphy bed, a desk and a chair is an easy idea.
A home office combined with a guest bedroom - a large storage unit and a Murphy bed plus a glass desk and a leather chair.
A library with a Murphy bed that can be used for guests is a very good idea for a small home.
A minimalist apartment with a dark cube that separates spaces and contains a Murphy bed is cool.
A minimalist space with a large closed storage unit that contains a small Murphy bed and saves space.
A neutral and small room features a Murphy bed that saves much space and allows comfy sleeping.
You should also consider the two major types of Murphy beds: wall-mounted and freestanding. Wall-mounted Murphy beds need to be anchored into the wall and possibly the floor, requiring a bit more handiwork on the installation front, while freestanding ones don’t. The former is a bit sturdier, but the latter is ideal for those with less permanent living situations, like renters. Can you feel comfortable in such a bed? The comfort level of a Murphy bed typically depends on the mattress. There are many options that allow you to purchase the mattress and Murphy bed separately so that it’s custom to your body type and sleep preference.
A neutral farmhouse space with a grey storage unit and a built-in Murphy bed plus potted plants and greenery.
A neutral guest bedroom with a large storage unit and a Murphy bed, some chairs and lovely textiles.
A pretty farmhouse bedroom in neutrals and pastels, with a storage unit and a Murphy bed plus vintage touches.
A refined space with a hidden Murphy bed with refined black doors and gold ring pulls plus touches of gold.
A Scandinavian room with a large blonde plywood storage unit and a Murphy bed that can be hidden anytime.
A Scandinavian room with a storage unit of blonde wood and a Murphy bed is a very serene and airy space.
A small cabin with a large storage unit and a Murphy bed placed on ottomans, which is a clever solution.
A small colorful room with open bookshelves and a Murphy bed hidden by the doors is a cool idea.
A small minimalist apartment with a large storage unit that takes a whole wall and contains a Murphy bed that saves space.
A small minimalist bedroom with a large storage unit, a Murphy bed and much natural light is a cool idea.
A small minimalist room with a storage unit with closed and open compartments, a Murphy bed and a sofa.
A small neutral living room with neutral upholstered sofa, a Murphy bed and comfy chairs and an ottoman.
A small quirky room with a dark storage unit, a Murphy bed, a pretty red chair and cool side tables.
A small student room with a windowsill desk, storage units and a Murphy bed in the wardrobe.
A very small home with a white kitchen and a storage unit that hides a Murphy bed inside and looks welcoming.