The 9 Best Murphy Beds

Editor's Notes

August 20, 2020:

Whether for the holidays, extended family visits, or an unexpected guest, most households would agree that they could use an extra sleeping arrangement sometimes, and these Murphy beds, much like a trundle bed, help accomplish this without sacrificing living or working space.

For rooms where height is not an issue, taller units that need fixing to a wall, like the Bestar 90" Queen or the less expensive and simpler Bestar Pur Collection, save you a lot of floor real estate. They are simple and sophisticated units that intrude less than dresser cabinets.

Because style is as important as function when introducing a new piece of furniture into your living area, the Arason Creden-ZzZ Traditional Pekoe is an attractive addition to our list. This and the Emurphybed Daily Delight can serve as a TV stand when open or closed due to their well-designed hinges on the countertop.

A neat feature of both the Atlantic Furniture Deerfield and the Atlantic Furniture Nantucket is the USB charging ports. Anyone spending the night will appreciate these thoughtful additions that remind them of their own bedroom.

Durability is important for any furniture and the construction of these Murphy beds is either rubber tree hardwood or particleboard with veneers. Both of these materials are hard-wearing enough for indoor furniture and should stand the test of time. Both rubber tree hardwood and particle board beds are necessarily heavy, and in order for them to be safe, you need to install them according to manufacturer directions and heed all safety warnings.