How to Use Murphy bed in a Sentence

Murphy bed

noun
  • Murphy bed that doubles as a couch, too.
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 12 June 2026
  • Fifth sleeper rooms are also equipped with a small Murphy bed.
    — Megan Dubois, Chron, 14 July 2022
  • In the back rests a queen-size Murphy bed that retracts into the wall to make space.
    — Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This Murphy bed frame draws the eyes up to visually expand the room.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Double the Murphy bed fun with these two simple, sturdy twin beds.
    — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 26 May 2022
  • Murphy beds take this further, folding against the wall to free the entire room during the day.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Murphy bed-style mattresses fold out from the wall, along with a pillow, clean sheet, and blanket.
    — Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
  • The Sims 4 has a set of Murphy beds, which can open on a Sim and squish them to death.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 June 2023
  • So my husband and I gave up our bedroom to sleep on a Murphy bed in our living room.
    — Jerica Pender, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Urban suites come with a kitchenette and a connecting room with a Murphy bed.
    — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The Murphy bed actually makes sense in the layout, too.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Inside was a small room with a Murphy bed, toilet, microwave and empty fridge and freezer set.
    — Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The host warns that the ladder to the loft has to be moved when the Murphy bed is down, so the loft might not be ideal for night sleeping.
    — Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 13 June 2023
  • Back then, Turner often slept in a pull-down Murphy bed in his office above the newsroom.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 6 May 2026
  • Murphy beds are a secret weapon for comfortably hosting overnight guests without cramping your home’s style.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Shelves hold kids’ books for reading time, while the bulletin board hides a Murphy bed that can be opened when the family has guests.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Geiger was able to achieve this by building a Murphy bed design, which folds out of a wall or cabinet, into the van.
    — Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Lori Beds offers the best Murphy bed customization on the market.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
  • His office easily converts to a guest room with a Murphy bed hidden in the wall and an en suite bathroom.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The underside of the Murphy bed houses a bar-style dining table that works with a set of folding stools.
    — New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • The Murphy bed allowed a small apartment’s main living area to double as both bedroom and living room.
    — Christopher Mims, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022
  • The finished basement adds more living space including a media room with a wine fridge, plus a bonus room with Murphy bed.
    — cleveland, 9 July 2021
  • The best Murphy beds are among the most versatile, space-saving furniture items on the market.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
  • Sometimes referred to as wall beds, Murphy beds quite literally fold into the wall.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
  • The memory foam mattresses may be placed on a platform bed, box spring, Murphy bed, adjustable bed frame or even on the floor.
    — Vanessa Infanzon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • For instance, unlike a Murphy bed, Ori’s beds don’t need tidying up before being stowed away.
    — Christopher Mims, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022
  • Flat-pack and easy to assemble, each room is a minimal oasis with its own Murphy bed, desk and storage for clothing.
    — Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Much like Murphy beds, these doors conceal a surprise, but not simply an unexpected sleeping space.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
  • To the immediate right is a small guest room with an en suite bath and Murphy bed, and further in is an office, also with a private bath.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Alternatively, both the breakfast bar and the Murphy bed can be left stowed away to allow the room to function as a workout area.
    — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025

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