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.
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| Model | Style | Sizes | Mechanism | Max mattress | Open depth | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BredaBedsHorizontal Urban Murphy Bed | 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 | Check price |
| BredaBedsHorizontal Metropolitan Murphy Bed | Bed only | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | spring | 13" thick | — | 10-year limited on mechanical parts, 1-year on wood parts | $1,424 | Check price |
| BredaBedsHorizontal InLine Murphy Bed | Side cabinets | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | spring | 13" thick | — | 10-year limited on mechanical parts, 1-year on wood parts | $1,808 | Check price |
| BredaBedsHorizontal InLine Murphy Bed with InLine Sofa | Sofa, Side cabinets | twin, twin-xl, full, queen | spring | 13" thick | — | 10-year limited on mechanical parts, 1-year on wood parts | $3,052 | Check price |
| 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 | Check price |
| Lori BedsThe Lori Sofa Bed Bundle | Sofa | queen, twin | piston | — | 47"–86.5" | Limited lifetime warranty | $4,678 | Check price |
| Lori BedsThe Lori Bed | Bed only | queen, twin | piston | — | 47"–86.5" | Limited lifetime warranty | — | Check price |
Specs read from manufacturer pages. Each bed's page lists its source and check date. “—” means not yet sourced, never guessed.
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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.