Compared on the makers' own specs
Horizontal Murphy Beds for Shallow Rooms
A horizontal murphy bed hinges on its long side and opens along the wall instead of into the room. That cuts how far the bed comes out by two feet or more and drops the cabinet height, which is why they win in shallow rooms, low ceilings, basements and under sloped walls. The table compares every horizontal model we track.
- models tracked
- 21
- prices from
- $1,256
- least floor space
- 37.5"
Mechanism, mattress limit and warranty are on each bed's page. Swipe for the rest.
| Model | Style | Sizes | Mechanism | Max mattress | Open depth | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BredaBedsHorizontal Urban Murphy BedLowest price here | Shelving | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | spring | 13" thick | — | 10-year limited on mechanical parts (spring mechanism, bed frame, leg support), 1-year on wood parts | $1,256 | Buy |
| BredaBedsHorizontal Metropolitan Murphy Bed | Shelving | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | spring | 13" thick | — | 10-year limited on mechanical parts, 1-year on wood parts | $1,424 | Buy |
| BredaBedsHorizontal InLine Murphy Bed | Side cabinetsShelvingSofa | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | spring | 13" thick | — | 10-year limited on mechanical parts, 1-year on wood parts | $1,808 | Buy |
 Lori BedsYouLift 2.0 Bed | Manual lift | queen | none | 12" thick | 76"–94.5" | Lifetime warranty | $2,159 | Buy |
 Murphy DoorHorizontal Murphy Bed | Bed only | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | piston | 11" thick | — | 5 year coverage on the piston mechanism, frame, hardware and structural steel | $2,490 | Buy |
| Lori BedsThe Lori Bed | Bed only | queen, twin | piston | 10" thick | 47"–86.5" | Lifetime warranty | $2,719–$3,159 | Buy |
 Expand FurnitureCompatto Horizontal Twin Bed with Fold Away Desk | Desk | twin | piston | 6" thick | 41.5" | 5 year warranty on mechanics | $3,675 | Buy |
| Expand FurnitureCompatto Horizontal Twin Bed with Floating Desk | Desk | twin | piston | 6" thick | 46" | 5 year hardware warranty | $4,195 | Buy |
| Expand FurnitureHover - Horizontal Queen Murphy Bed Desk | Desk | queen | piston | 10" thick | 64.5" | 5-year on mechanics, store policy adds lifetime warranty on Murphy bed frame mechanisms | $4,595 | Buy |
| Lori BedsThe Lori Sofa Bed Bundle | Sofa | queen, twin | piston | — | 47"–86.5" | Limited lifetime warranty | $4,678 | Buy |
| Expand FurnitureCompatto Horizontal No Mount Murphy Bed Desk | DeskNo wall fixing | queen | piston | 7" thick | 70" | 5 year warranty on mechanics | $5,780 | Buy |
| Expand FurnitureHorizontal Italian Wall Bed Desk | DeskShelving | queen | piston | 7.5" thick | — | 5 year warranty on mechanics | $5,995 | Buy |
Specs read from manufacturer pages. Each bed's page lists its source and check date. “—” means not yet sourced, never guessed. Any “lowest price” or “least floor space” label is arithmetic on the column above, not a paid placement.
Not sure this size or style fits your room? The room-fit calculator checks every bed against your measurements.
What the numbers say
That 57 inch spread between the shallowest and the deepest is the difference between fitting a room and not, and it is the number most buyers never think to compare. In practical terms the deepest model here wants a room about 9.9 feet from the mounting wall to whatever is opposite it, walking room included. Across the group the makers publish 188 of the 294 figures we look for, which is worth knowing before you assume a spec sheet will answer your question.
What stands out, and why
- Resource Furniture Kali Duo at 37.5" from the wall. Takes the least floor space of anything here when it is open, which is the constraint that rules most rooms out.
- BredaBeds Horizontal Urban Murphy Bed at $1,256. The cheapest published price in this group. Confirm it against the current listing, because this category discounts almost permanently.
- BredaBeds Horizontal Urban Murphy Bed at 13" mattress. Takes the deepest mattress here, which matters if you intend to keep the one you already own.
These are picked by sorting the table above, not by any commercial arrangement. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.
How to choose a horizontal murphy bed
Consider turning the bed sideways
A horizontal bed folds along its long edge, so it needs a wider wall and much less ceiling. If your ceiling is under eight feet, or the wall runs under a slope, horizontal is usually the only thing that works.
Check the mattress limits before you fall in love
Every murphy bed caps mattress thickness, and most cap weight too, because the mattress folds into the cabinet with the bed. Buying the mattress first is the most common expensive mistake in this category.
Treat a blank cell as a question to ask
Where our tables show a dash, the manufacturer does not publish that figure. It is not a detail we skipped. Those blanks are the questions worth putting to a salesperson, and how readily they answer tells you something too.
Who makes them
5 makers are represented here: Lori Beds, Expand Furniture, BredaBeds, Murphy Door and Resource Furniture. Each brand page lists everything we track from that maker and how much of its own specification it actually publishes.
Frequently asked questions
How much less space does a horizontal murphy bed need?
The open bed takes up the mattress width instead of its length, so a queen goes from about 87 inches of floor depth to about 67. The trade is wall width: the cabinet runs the length of the mattress.
Are horizontal murphy beds harder to open?
No. The mechanism does the same counterbalancing work, and some people find the sideways motion easier because the bed travels a shorter arc.