Compared on the makers' own specs
Murphy Bed Hardware Kits, Compared
A 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.
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| Model | Style | Sizes | Mechanism | Max mattress | Open depth | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easy DIY Murphy BedDIY Murphy Bed Hardware Kit - Horizontal | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen | piston | — | — | Lifetime warranty | $189 | Check price |
| Easy DIY Murphy BedKing Murphy Bed Hardware Kit | Hardware kit | king | piston | 12" thick | — | — | $349 | Check price |
| Easy DIY Murphy BedCalifornia King Murphy Bed Hardware Kit | Hardware kit | king | piston | 12" thick | — | — | $349 | Check price |
| Wilding WallbedsS-200 Murphy Bed Mechanism | Hardware kit | twin, full, queen, king | spring | — | 49"–90" | Lifetime warranty, 30-day money-back guarantee | $579–$749 | Check price |
| Easy DIY Murphy BedQueen Vertical Murphy Bed Hardware Kit | Hardware kit | queen | piston | 12" thick | — | 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 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.