Compared on the makers' own specs
Every Murphy Bed Kit, Compared on What You Build
A murphy bed kit gives you the lifting mechanism and plans, and you build the cabinet from your own lumber. Total cost typically lands far below a finished bed. The table compares the kits we track on mechanism, supported sizes and what is actually in the box. Building from scratch instead? Start with the DIY guide.
- models tracked
- 11
- prices from
- $189
- least floor space
- 49"
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy DIY Murphy BedDIY Murphy Bed Hardware Kit - HorizontalLowest price here | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen | piston | — | — | Lifetime warranty | $189 | Buy |
 Wilding WallbedsD-200 Murphy Desk Bed Kit | Hardware kitDesk | queen | piston | — | 67" | Lifetime warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee | $319 | Buy |
| Easy DIY Murphy BedKing Murphy Bed Hardware Kit | Hardware kit | king | piston | 12" thick | — | — | $349 | Buy |
| Easy DIY Murphy BedCalifornia King Murphy Bed Hardware Kit | Hardware kit | king | piston | 12" thick | — | — | $349 | Buy |
| Wilding WallbedsS-100 Murphy Bed Mechanism | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen, king | spring | — | 86"–90" | Lifetime warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee | $349 | Buy |
| Wilding WallbedsS-200 Murphy Bed MechanismLeast floor space | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen, king | spring | — | 49"–90" | Lifetime warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee | $579–$749 | Buy |
 Murphy DoorMurphy Bed Hardware Kit Vertical Queen | Hardware kit | queen | piston | 11" thick | — | 5 year coverage on the piston mechanism, frame, hardware and structural steel | $990 | Buy |
| Wilding WallbedsTotal DIY Murphy Bed Kit | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen, king | — | — | 49"–90" | — | $2,175–$2,909 | Buy |
| Easy DIY Murphy BedQueen Vertical Murphy Bed Hardware Kit | Hardware kit | queen | piston | 12" thick | — | Lifetime warranty | — | Check price |
| Wilding WallbedsP-100 Murphy Bed DIY Kit | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen | piston | — | 86"–90" | Lifetime warranty | — | Check price |
| Wilding WallbedsMurphy Bed with Studio Desk Kit | Hardware kitDesk | twin, full, queen, king | — | — | 86"–90" | — | — | Check price |
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 41 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 9.5 feet from the mounting wall to whatever is opposite it, walking room included. 3 of these 11 carry no published price at all, usually because the maker sells through dealers rather than direct. Across the group the makers publish 31 of the 66 figures we look for, which is worth knowing before you assume a spec sheet will answer your question.
What stands out, and why
- Wilding Wallbeds S-200 Murphy Bed Mechanism at 49" from the wall. Takes the least floor space of anything here when it is open, which is the constraint that rules most rooms out.
- Easy DIY Murphy Bed DIY Murphy Bed Hardware Kit - Horizontal at $189. The cheapest published price in this group. Confirm it against the current listing, because this category discounts almost permanently.
- Easy DIY Murphy Bed Queen Vertical Murphy Bed Hardware Kit at 12" 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 murphy bed kit
Price the plywood, not just the kit
A kit is a mechanism, fixings and plans. The cabinet is yours to build, and several sheets of decent plywood plus a finish will often cost as much again as the hardware. Budget for both before comparing a kit against a finished bed.
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
3 makers are represented here: Easy DIY Murphy Bed, Wilding Wallbeds and Murphy Door. 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 does a DIY murphy bed kit cost?
Hardware kits typically run a few hundred dollars, and lumber adds more depending on size and finish. The total usually lands well under half the price of a comparable finished bed. Exact kit prices are in the table with dated sources.
How hard is it to build a murphy bed from a kit?
Kit makers rate it as an intermediate weekend project: straight cuts, drilling and assembly. If you can build a sturdy bookcase you can build the cabinet. The mechanism installation is the exacting part, and kits include plans for it.