Instantly turn any room in your home into a comfortable sleeping space with a Murphy Bed that’s been meticulously designed and tested with your safety in mind. Our wall beds undergo rigorous in-house and independent testing in accordance with ISO 10131, a European safety standard we voluntarily follow that goes above and beyond domestic requirements to ensure safe use in any living space. The Queen Murphy Bed and Shelving Unit with Drawers (101W) is the ideal space saver. The mattress support uses flexible slats that follow the curves of the body and absorb pressure for maximum comfort. The Queen Murphy bed can be used every night for a good night’s sleep. It folds up and down smoothly thanks to the dual piston system. The bed accommodates most standard Queen mattresses (8-12 inches thick, 60-90 lb, 60 x 80 inches) and supports up to 1000 lb. The open bed extends 92 inches from the wall. The cabinet must be anchored to a wall with a minimum ceiling height of 91.1 inches. Allow a clearance of 30-36 inches around the open bed. The shelving unit comes with 2 fixed and 3 adjustable shelves, 2 closet rods, and 3 drawers for your belongings. The dual-mount wall bed mechanism attaches to the floor and wall for ease of assembly and maximum stability and durability. To avoid risk of injury, the Murphy bed must be installed to wall and floor structure by a professional or qualified person. Two people are required for assembly. Installation requires attachment to wood studs or masonry, removal of the baseboard, and drilling into the floor (if disassembly is required, holes may be covered with baseboards 0.5 inches or thicker). Necessary hardware is included. Do not use this product for children or pets under 50 pounds (22.7 kg). The set is backed by the 10 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty. North American made with globally sourced materials.
We have a humble three-bedroom house, which means every room must pull double duty, kind of like a superhero with a mortgage. Since I needed an office, we made the executive decision to upgrade our 9-year-old to the larger bedroom and squeeze the guest/office into the luxurious 10’ x 14’ suite (and by suite, I mean “shoebox with a door”).
Picture this: a desk, two filing cabinets, an office chair, mysterious equipment, and a queen-size mattress all packed in together—like a clown car, but for furniture. The result? Let’s just say the only way to get from one side of the room to the other is to turn sideways, suck in your gut, and hope for the best. I was slightly mortified by the layout. There was no room to walk, only room to shuffle and possibly trip.
Of course, I had to think about our potential visitors. We’re all at that phase in life where our backs, hips, and knees creak like haunted house doors, and our biceps have gone from “Hercules” to “help me lift this remote.” Our days of peak physical prowess are fond memories, and honestly, sitting is our new cardio.
I hunted for futons and sofa beds, but every option screamed “dorm room chic.” And let’s face it, picturing my plus-sized, silver-haired friends attempting to climb out of a futon was the stuff of slapstick comedy—and possible lawsuits. I turned to family and friends for advice, which was about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
Enter Kelly, the hero I didn’t know I needed. She pointed me toward the magical world of Murphy Beds. Suddenly, I was on a quest, deep-diving the internet, exploring the wild kingdom of wall beds—so many choices, so little floor space! Once again, Kelly guided me back from the abyss. On Wayfair, I found THE system. The stars aligned. It was love at first click.
Because I’m stubborn (and possibly incapable of asking for help), I sent my family away and readied myself for delivery. Now, here’s where it gets real: SEVEN boxes showed up. One was seven feet long. All were heavier than my self-doubt. Slightly feverish (101.6 degrees of pure determination), I opened the first box. Instructions? There were more steps than my Fitbit has ever seen.
But I did it. I built that Murphy Bed, one cough and one Allen wrench at a time. I paused for breath (and to avoid hacking up a lung), but I kept going. When the family came home, I let them help with the final frame mechanics, and after that? We all took turns opening and closing the bed like it was a theme park ride. My son even jumped on the mattress—10/10, would recommend.
I am now the proud owner of a Murphy Bed, assembled by a stubborn, slightly ill, 60-year-old man with a dad bod and zero assistance until the final stretch. My advice: take your time, read every page, organize your screws (every size bowl in your house are your friend), and remember—you can do it, too!. Michael P.. North Fort Myers, FL. Tue Apr 07 2026
