The Bedder Way Co. Murphy bed dimensions
Bedder Way lists dimensions for 22 Murphy beds in 5 models. Width ranges from 43 3/4 to 85 in. Open projection ranges from 44 5/8 to 93 in from the wall. Minimum ceiling height is listed for 13 of the 22 beds.
- Models
- 5
- Beds listed
- 22 (each size and orientation is one bed)
- Types
- vertical, horizontal, cabinet
- Sizes
- Twin, XL Twin, Full, Queen, King
- Width
- 43 3/4 to 85 in
- Cabinet height
- 43 to 87 3/4 in
- Closed depth
- Listed for 22 of 22 beds
- Open projection
- 44 5/8 to 93 in
- Minimum ceiling height
- 83 to 90 1/4 in, listed for 13 of 22 beds
- Install instructions
- Not listed
- CPSC recall
- No model name on this page is in a CPSC recall
Dimensions Bedder Way lists
The Bedder Way Co. lists every frame it sells on one dimensions page. Its rule for vertical beds is a ceiling at least 2 1/2 inches taller than the bed. Bedder Way and Lori Beds both sell a bed called YouLift.
The fit planner compares these beds with a room's wall, depth and ceiling.
Vertical real-wood Murphy bed
Real-wood face, crown molding included in width.
Width is measured outside the crown molding.
| Size | Type | Width | Height | Closed depth | Open projection | Minimum ceiling height | Room depth with a 30" walkway | Source | Install instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | vertical | 45 1/2" | 82 3/4" | 18 3/4" | 81 7/8" | 85 1/4" | 9 ft 3.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| XL Twin | vertical | 45 1/2" | 87 3/4" | 18 3/4" | 86 7/8" | 90 1/4" | 9 ft 8.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Full | vertical | 60 1/2" | 82 3/4" | 18 3/4" | 81 7/8" | 85 1/4" | 9 ft 3.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Queen | vertical | 66 1/2" | 87 3/4" | 18 3/4" | 86 7/8" | 90 1/4" | 9 ft 8.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| King | vertical | 82 1/2" | 87 3/4" | 18 3/4" | 86 7/8" | 90 1/4" | 9 ft 8.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
Minimum ceiling height is calculated from the Bedder Way rule: “Your ceiling height must be at least 2 1/2 inches taller than the height of the bed”. Source: Bedder Way dimensions page.
Vertical melamine Murphy bed
Melamine cabinet, no crown molding.
| Size | Type | Width | Height | Closed depth | Open projection | Minimum ceiling height | Room depth with a 30" walkway | Source | Install instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | vertical | 44" | 82 3/4" | 16 5/8" | 81 7/8" | 85 1/4" | 9 ft 3.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| XL Twin | vertical | 44" | 87 3/4" | 16 5/8" | 86 7/8" | 90 1/4" | 9 ft 8.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Full | vertical | 59" | 82 3/4" | 16 5/8" | 81 7/8" | 85 1/4" | 9 ft 3.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Queen | vertical | 65" | 87 3/4" | 16 5/8" | 86 7/8" | 90 1/4" | 9 ft 8.9 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
Minimum ceiling height is calculated from the Bedder Way rule: “Your ceiling height must be at least 2 1/2 inches taller than the height of the bed”. Source: Bedder Way dimensions page.
Economy DIY Murphy bed (YouLift)
Economy build-it-yourself frame, vertical or horizontal.
| Size | Type | Width | Height | Closed depth | Open projection | Minimum ceiling height | Room depth with a 30" walkway | Source | Install instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen | vertical | 64 7/8" | 84 3/4" | 24" | 93" | 88" | 10 ft 3 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Full | vertical | 59 3/4" | 79" | 24" | 86" | 83" | 9 ft 8 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| XL Twin | vertical | 43 3/4" | 84 3/4" | 24" | 93" | 88" | 10 ft 3 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Twin | vertical | 43 3/4" | 79" | 24" | 86" | 83" | 9 ft 8 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Queen | horizontal | 84 5/8" | 66 1/4" | 24" | 83" | Not listed | 9 ft 5 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Full | horizontal | 79 5/8" | 60 1/4" | 24" | 77" | Not listed | 8 ft 11 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| XL Twin | horizontal | 84 5/8" | 44 1/4" | 24" | 61" | Not listed | 7 ft 7 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Twin | horizontal | 79 5/8" | 44 1/4" | 24" | 61" | Not listed | 7 ft 7 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
Minimum ceiling height as Bedder Way lists it: “Your ceiling height must be 88 inches to install a queen / xl twin size and 83 inches to install a full / twin size”. Source: Bedder Way dimensions page.
Horizontal wood or melamine Murphy bed
Side-tilt bed for lower ceilings.
| Size | Type | Width | Height | Closed depth | Open projection | Minimum ceiling height | Room depth with a 30" walkway | Source | Install instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | horizontal | 80" | 47 1/2" | 16 5/8" | 44 5/8" | Not listed | 6 ft 2.6 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| XL Twin | horizontal | 85" | 47 1/2" | 16 5/8" | 44 5/8" | Not listed | 6 ft 2.6 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Full | horizontal | 80" | 62 1/2" | 16 5/8" | 59 5/8" | Not listed | 7 ft 5.6 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
| Queen | horizontal | 85" | 68 1/2" | 16 5/8" | 65 5/8" | Not listed | 7 ft 11.6 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
Cabinet bed
Freestanding chest that unfolds into a queen bed.
| Size | Type | Width | Height | Closed depth | Open projection | Minimum ceiling height | Room depth with a 30" walkway | Source | Install instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen | cabinet | 64" | 43" | 23" | 81" | No ceiling limit (freestanding) | 9 ft 3 in | Bedder Way dimensions page | Not listed |
Open height 53 in. Floor to top of mattress 16 1/2 in.
Room depth with a 30-inch walkway
The last column is the open projection plus 30 inches. It is the room depth that leaves a 30-inch walkway at the foot of the open bed.
Wall anchoring must follow the manufacturer's install instructions. A professional installer is the safe choice for any wall in doubt.