Choose the size of your 2-person foldaway bed

An important question to ask yourself when making your purchase: Murphy beds, which size should you choose? Indeed, as with a classic bed, you will have the possibility of selecting the dimensions of your bed . For a 2-person Murphy bed , the choice is between the standard format, the Queen Size or the King Size. The bunk bed is also an option.

The 2-person Murphy bed: presentation

A 2-person Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that can sleep 2 people. This can be a single bed with a mattress for 2, or two separate, individual beds: this is the case with the bunk bed . The 2-person Murphy bed is a structure that allows you to hide the bedding when not in use. This large melamine wood set can also accommodate other furniture in addition to sleeping in a bedroom. There are several models of 2-person Murphy bed : a bed with a table, a bookcase, a sofa, etc.

The 2-person Murphy bed: classic dimensions

The most classic model for the 2-seater Murphy bed is the one with a sleeping area measuring 140 x 190. For taller people, it is possible, for greater comfort, to choose a 140 x 200 mattress. The format with a width of 140 is the most common for sleeping alone or as a couple. However, for a couple, depending on their build, a wider bed may be a good idea to enjoy quality sleep.

The 2-person Murphy bed: the Queen Size

For sleepers who want more space, the Murphy bed is also available with Queen Size bedding . The 160 x 200 Murphy bed offers greater sleeping comfort for couples. Spring mattress, foam mattress or latex mattress: choose your mattress type according to the sleeper's profile. To ensure good support distribution, this bedding is generally associated with two 80 x 200 box springs connected in the center.

The 2-person Murphy bed: the King Size

Finally, for couples looking for maximum space, a King Size bed is also an option for your Murphy bed. We are talking here about a 180 x 200 mattress. This format is rarer because it requires a much larger structure. With the King Size mattress, the two partners will not be disturbed by each other during their sleep. For perfect sleeping independence, spring technology is the one to choose for your mattress.

The 2-person Murphy bed: the bunk bed

There is another practical alternative to the Murphy bed: the bunk bed version . In this case, you don't benefit from a mattress for 2 people but from two completely independent single beds in your room. This system allows you to deploy a single bed if necessary. When closed, this piece of furniture can integrate an office space or a sofa into the front of the wardrobe, for example.

The dimensions of the structure of the 2-person folding bed

We've reviewed the different possible dimensions for the mattress and base of your double Murphy bed. Now it's time to consider the size of the structure itself. The footprint will depend on several criteria:

• the dimensions of your Murphy bed;
• the type of opening of the Murphy bed (horizontal opening or vertical opening);
• additional furniture (storage units, for example).

The size of the different double bed models

If you opt for a vertically opening double Murphy bed , your furniture will be in the form of a cabinet that is taller than it is wide, fixed against the wall. In this case, you should allow for an average height of 210 cm. The width of the structure will depend on the dimensions of the bed. To get an idea, add about twenty centimeters to the width of your mattress. For example, with a bed measuring 140 x 190, the width of the cabinet bed will be around 160 cm. For a horizontal Murphy bed, the furniture will be wider than it is high.

Pay attention to the depth when choosing the mattress

When considering the dimensions of your 2-person Murphy bed , also consider the depth of the frame. This determines the maximum mattress thickness . The depth of a closed Murphy bed is between 30 and 40 cm. To be able to close the wardrobe while taking into account the bed linen, the permitted thickness for the mattress is generally between 25 and 30 cm. So be careful with spring mattresses equipped with a mattress topper: they can easily exceed this thickness. 140 x 190, 160 x 200, 180 x 200 or bunk bed: you will be spoiled for choice for your 2-person bed.