Choose the size of your single Murphy bed

Murphy Beds: What Size Should You Choose? The single Murphy bed has a 90 x 190 cm bed. This makes it suitable for a child's bed or as an extra bed. In a smaller apartment, the single wall bed is also the ideal solution for an adult living alone.

The single Murphy bed: the dimensions of the structure

When we talk about the size of a Murphy bed , we must be interested in both the dimensions of the structure and those of the bed. Indeed, the size of the furniture is important to know in order to find the best place to install it at home. Its size and the space it will occupy against the wall depend on its opening system. The wall bed is a good solution to benefit from a double bed in a small room. However, if space is really lacking in a room, the single Murphy bed is the perfect option.

The dimensions of a single-person horizontally opening Murphy bed

The single Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that can be opened parallel to the wall: it is the horizontal single bed. In this case, the structure is a wooden box that is presented in full width, with a reduced height. On average, it should be 100 cm high and between 210 and 220 cm wide. When closed, the wardrobe has a reduced depth: around thirty centimeters. When the bed is unfolded, the space taken up represents 100 cm in depth.

The dimensions of a single vertically opening Murphy bed

Among the different models of Murphy bed, you can also choose a vertically opening bed cabinet . The space requirement will not be the same. The melamine wood box is positioned at full height against the wall (220 cm on average) and the width is reduced (around 100 cm).

The single Murphy bed: the dimensions of the bed

When you choose a single Murphy bed, your piece of furniture includes a bed for one person, adult or child. This bed (base + mattress) has dimensions of 90 x 190 or 90 x 200. More rarely, some models can offer a format with a width of 110 cm. This allows you to enjoy a more generous single bed and therefore, better sleeping comfort . As for the thickness of the mattress, it should generally not exceed 25 cm so that the bed cabinet can close.

The single Murphy bed: for which room?

The advantage of the 90 x 190 Murphy bed is, above all, its small footprint. Whether horizontal or vertical, this space-saving piece of furniture can easily be installed in any room and offer you a regular or extra bed. Depending on your needs and the space available, your single Murphy bed can include, in addition to the bed, various storage modules on either side of the structure. Depending on the model, you can also integrate additional furniture.

The single Murphy bed in a studio

If you have limited space in your studio, a single Murphy bed is the best option for sleeping in the utmost comfort. You won't have to compromise on a proper bed. During the day, your Murphy bed can, for example, serve as a desk, adapting to your various activities.

The single Murphy bed in a child's bedroom

In a child's bedroom , keeping floor space available is always important. This isn't always easy in a small room that needs to accommodate a bed, a desk, and storage furniture. The single Murphy bed allows you to combine everything into a single piece of furniture. This clever piece of furniture provides comfortable bedding for your child, which disappears completely during the day to free up space.

The 1-person Murphy bed in a small extra room

In your apartment or house, you have an extra room and you're wondering whether to turn it into an office or a guest room. Why choose it? With the single Murphy bed, your space offers an ideal workspace during the day. As soon as you entertain, your piece of furniture transforms into a welcoming and comfortable bed for one person.

Purchasing bed linen for a single Murphy bed

• Choose a duvet and duvet cover measuring 140 x 200 or 200 x 200.
• Purchase a 180 x 290 flat sheet or a 90 x 190 fitted sheet .