{"id":83914,"date":"2025-03-21T14:50:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T06:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=83914"},"modified":"2025-05-08T17:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:19:14","slug":"murphy-bed-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/murphy-bed-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Murphy bed? All you need to know before buying one"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>A Murphy bed, also known as a wall bed or pull-down bed, is a space-saving furniture solution that folds up into a wall or cabinet when not in use. Originally designed to maximise living space, these beds have become increasingly popular in Singapore, where compact apartments and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/sale\/hdb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HDB flats<\/a> make efficient space utilisation essential.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you&#8217;re planning to buy one, let this be your Bible. Read on!<\/p>\n<div class=\"toc\">\n<h2><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#history\">The history of the disappearing beds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-consider\">Why even consider a Murphy bed?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#purpose-benefits\">The benefits of a Murphy bed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#key-features\">Key features to look for in a Murphy bed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comfortable-everyday\">Are Murphy beds comfortable for everyday use?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#customising\">Customising Murphy beds for Singapore homes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final thoughts: Is this the right right for you?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"history\">The history of the disappearing beds<\/h2>\n<p>The concept of the bed that disappears into the wall dates back to the early 20th century when William Lawrence Murphy, an inventor living in a small San Francisco apartment, sought a way to make better use of his limited space.<\/p>\n<p>He designed a bed that could be folded vertically into a wall, allowing his apartment to function as both a living space and a bedroom. His invention was patented in 1911 and quickly gained popularity across the United States. Over the years, his invention has evolved from a simple space-saving idea into modern, stylish furniture pieces that integrate storage and multifunctional features.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #ccc; padding: 20px; margin: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h3>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Murphy beds vs. Wall beds: Is there a difference?<\/h3>\n<p>While both terms are often used interchangeably, there are slight differences that homeowners should consider.<\/p>\n<p>A Murphy bed traditionally refers to the original design patented by William Murphy, which folds vertically into a wall or cabinet. These beds are compact, simple in design, and typically feature a minimalist aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>A Wall bed is a broader term that includes all beds that fold into a concealed space, such as walls, cabinets, or integrated storage units. Some modern wall beds include additional features such as shelving, fold-out desks, or even sofas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-consider\">Why even consider a Murphy bed?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83916\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83916\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pink-murphy-bed-singapore.jpg\" alt=\"pink-murphy-bed-singapore\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pink-murphy-bed-singapore.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pink-murphy-bed-singapore-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83916\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Children need extra space, and this pink-toned bed provides it!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Singapore homes are known for their efficient use of space, and a Murphy bed provides an ideal solution by transforming a room from a sleeping space into a functional living area within seconds.<\/p>\n<p>With rising housing costs and smaller home layouts becoming more common, these beds work well in small bedroom spaces, as well as for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/studios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studio apartments<\/a> where every square metre counts.<\/p>\n<p>They are also ideal for guest rooms or for studio rooms in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/dual-key-hdb-flat-conversion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dual-key homes<\/a>, allowing homeowners to convert unused space into a bedroom when needed.<\/p>\n    <section id=\"portal-widget-tab-panel-6a529a5e3c0d9\" class=\"portal-widget-tab-panel\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-container\" id=\"swiper-container-6a529a5e3c0d9\">\n                        <div class=\"row-title-widget\">\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-left\"><h4 class=\"portal-widget-title\">Looking for a rental to go with your Murphy bed? Find one at 99.co<\/h4><\/div>\n                <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel-title-right text-right\"><span class=\"portal-widget-see-all-link link-top\"><a href=\"\" class=\"nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">See all listings<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel swiper-wrapper\">\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/R3F9hs6CkzCC5J5UDYjVxF?text=jackie+tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=0fc6768e24137cbb089b26bac311d46d84c4cce7\" alt=\"Reflections At Keppel Bay Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Reflections At Keppel Bay<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">1 Keppel Bay View \u00b7 D4<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>4<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,733 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 10,200<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/reflections-at-keppel-bay-condo-BxbjEYdACZ6gwfxePYHjot?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/oUmkjgZMJHNBvKxvkrEDmW?text=lilian+lim&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=224e6f1287698f7155411d61c4ad8370aae8f921\" alt=\"Tembeling Road Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Tembeling Road<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Tembeling Rd \u00b7 D15<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>3<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>2<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>1,800 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 7,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/tembeling-road-landed-zEFzjjTtUzjKtccmfRnLRd?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/EWceiw6cKxWUzPczgMHyCg?text=Kenny+Chua&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=ff211f4da6cb1952720d6cba3b59e93694660e51\" alt=\"The Tapestry Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Tapestry<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">57 Tampines St 86 \u00b7 D18<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>474 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,100<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/the-tapestry-condo-RmcLf6q9xiXDxMHMeieZLy?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/EabmTjkyKaqZ6Vv2RaS7LV?text=Kenneth+Chua+Ting+Peow&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=ee9f325b8c5656847c3924406246f2d70eb103a9\" alt=\"634 Choa Chu Kang North 6 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">634 Choa Chu Kang North 6<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 680634 \u00b7 D23<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>125 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 900<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/634-choa-chu-kang-north-6-hdb-Dvc3HJd3XZBGEU3nrLGQnA?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">DIVERSITY FRIENDLY<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/qo4rkPvSePtvprvKDYveu2?text=THERASA+LEE&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=687fd9e2101df30dd163f424ee2dd1ab46436c1c\" alt=\"Spottiswoode Residences Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Spottiswoode Residences<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">48 Spottiswoode Pk Rd \u00b7 D2<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>592 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 4,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/spottiswoode-residences-condo-Yuns4e7fXanwgi5xFxeq2d?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/t7N8sFwvKRtivqsecMV62C?text=Michelle+Goh+PropNex&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=5f86c802e2f28f6febb306f07a76f87e8c7ddb91\" alt=\"Sengkang Grand Residences Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">Sengkang Grand Residences<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">86 Compassvale Bow \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>474 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 3,350<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/sengkang-grand-residences-condo-ShFgnkUveTmWDkEwd4jkEC?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">PARTIALLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/5W7dEBmq8694Z7ToJRVCgg?text=Angelina+Tan&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=80ca18bb23c67a513a9164a00ff350af70be51ef\" alt=\"The Coast At Sentosa Cove Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">The Coast At Sentosa Cove<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">276 Ocean Dr \u00b7 D4<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>5<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span>6<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>4,276 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 16,500<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rent\/property\/the-coast-at-sentosa-cove-condo-KnnQ2LRYQkrh7bThcVXWz2?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/REMTZiwNj4dbu9b2eQ8vkL?text=Michelle+Goh+PropNex&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=c01d30e752331314e17d1ec6d435c40d5b8cc9ff\" alt=\"133 Lorong Ah Soo Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">133 Lorong Ah Soo<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 530133 \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>100 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 900<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/133-lorong-ah-soo-hdb-fgp6mabApLRzDDJUcKt72w?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"portal-widget-carousel__card swiper-slide\">\n                            <div class=\"portal-widget-formatted-tags\">\n                    <span class=\"\"\n                  style=\"color:#1757d7;\n                          background-color:#F0F6FF;\">FULLY FURNISHED<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-image\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pic2.99.co\/v3\/ncyV253V3z9hywBV5qCe7D?text=Michelle+Goh+PropNex&sampling=lanczos&version=1&height=600&width=800&mode=fill&quality=80&convert_if_png=true&signature=85206b0f49d41d580a72aadf2b1592231ae035b2\" alt=\"159 Hougang Street 11 Photo\">\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-description\">\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-title\">159 Hougang Street 11<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-subtitle\">Singapore 530159 \u00b7 D19<\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-room\">\n                                <div >\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bed-icon.svg\" alt=\"bedroom\">\n                                    <span>-1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div style=\"display:none;\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/plugins\/nndc-portal\/public\/partials\/..\/images\/bath-icon.svg\" alt=\"bathroom\">\n                                    <span><\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div >\n                                    <span>100 sqft<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"card-text card-price\">S$ 1,000<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-button\">\n                            <button class=\"btn-view-listing nndc-open-app-link\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/rooms\/property\/159-hougang-street-11-hdb-mXiVkYEmjBLRyDySTVBKVa?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=widget\">View this listing<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n             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src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-workspace-singapore.jpg\" alt=\"Utilising bedroom for workspace with efficient interior design\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-workspace-singapore.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-workspace-singapore-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83917\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Is it a yellow door? Is it a wardrobe? No! It&#8217;s a Murphy bed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A Murphy bed offers several benefits. Folding the bed away frees up floor space, making even the smallest apartments feel more spacious. A single room can function as a bedroom, a home office, or a workout space depending on the time of day.<\/p>\n<p>Modern designs come with built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/storage-space-solutions-singaporean-homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage<\/a>, helping homeowners keep their space tidy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/8-nifty-ways-get-rid-clutter-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clutter-free<\/a>. These beds are designed with advanced lifting mechanisms that make folding and unfolding effortless.<\/p>\n<p>For renters, a Murphy bed is a practical option as it allows for a flexible room layout without requiring any permanent structural changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-features\">Key features to look for in a Murphy bed<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83918\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83918 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-sofa-singapore.jpg\" alt=\"Space saving design for maximum seating\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-sofa-singapore.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-sofa-singapore-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seating space by day, bedroom by night!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you are considering purchasing a Murphy bed, it is important to evaluate build quality, space-saving features, and safety considerations.<\/p>\n<p>A well-built Murphy bed should have a sturdy frame made from solid wood, plywood, or reinforced metal, along with a reliable lifting mechanism. Hydraulic or spring-loaded mechanisms ensure smooth and effortless lifting, while a secure locking system keeps the bed firmly in place when folded up.<\/p>\n<p>Murphy beds typically support standard mattress sizes, but thickness restrictions may apply. Most models accommodate mattresses between 15 to 30 cm thick, so it is essential to check specifications before purchasing.<\/p>\n<p>Since Murphy beds involve moving parts, safety is a key factor. A good model should have a counterbalance system to prevent sudden movements, as well as wall-mounting or floor-mounting options to ensure stability. Some beds also come with a slow-close mechanism to reduce the risk of accidents.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; width: 350px !important; box-shadow: 0px 2px 12px rgb(11 17 52 \/ 15%); border-radius: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/property-value-widget?contentSource=insider-blog&amp;contentId=murphy-bed-buying-guide\" width=\"350\" height=\"370\" scrolling=\"no\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"comfortable-everyday\">Are Murphy beds comfortable for everyday use?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83920\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83920\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83920 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-mattress-singapore.jpg\" alt=\"wall-bed-mattress-singapore\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-mattress-singapore.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-mattress-singapore-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83920\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Good hydraulics + great support + amazing mattress = A perfect Murphy bed!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A common concern among homeowners is whether a Murphy bed is comfortable enough for daily use. The answer depends on the quality of the bed and the mattress used. Unlike sofa beds, which often compromise on comfort, Murphy beds can accommodate standard mattresses, allowing users to choose one that suits their preferences.<\/p>\n<p>A high-quality Murphy bed will have a durable support frame to prevent sagging and ensure longevity. Some Murphy beds allow for added cushioning and ergonomic designs to enhance comfort further.<\/p>\n<p>For homeowners using a Murphy bed every night, it is essential to invest in a high-quality model with strong support features.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"customising\">Customising Murphy beds for Singapore homes<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83919\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-wardrobe-singapore.jpg\" alt=\"murphy-bed-wardrobe\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-wardrobe-singapore.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/murphy-bed-wardrobe-singapore-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A bed design that maximises vertical space use, as well as floorpsace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No two apartments in Singapore are alike, and this makes customisation an important consideration when selecting a Murphy bed.<\/p>\n<p>Popular options include storage add-ons such as bookshelves, drawers, or hidden compartments. Murphy beds can be designed with different material finishes, from wood veneers to laminate, to match the existing d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p>Some Murphy beds even combine with fold-out desks, dining tables, or sofas to optimise space usage further.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #ccc; padding: 20px; margin: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Most Murphy beds can be installed using either <strong>wall-mounted<\/strong> or <strong>freestanding<\/strong> designs. Wall-mounted models require drilling for stability, which may not be allowed in certain HDB flats. Freestanding Murphys, which come with a cabinet base, are a good alternative as they do not require wall attachment and can be moved if needed.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure compliance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hdb.gov.sg\/residential\/living-in-an-hdb-flat\/renovation\/guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HDB regulations<\/a>, it is advisable to consult a professional installer familiar with local guidelines. Choosing a custom-built bed that adheres to HDB\u2019s renovation rules can also help homeowners avoid potential issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final thoughts: Is this the right choice for you?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you live in a compact HDB flat, a studio apartment, or simply want to create a multi-functional guest room, these beds can significantly enhance your home&#8217;s efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Before purchasing, carefully consider the available space, bed mechanism, and additional storage features to ensure the best fit for your home. With the right choice, a bed that disappears into your wall when needed, can transform your living space into a truly versatile and functional environment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Murphy bed, also known as a wall bed or pull-down bed, is a space-saving furniture solution that folds up into a wall or cabinet when not in use. Originally designed to maximise living space, these beds have become increasingly popular in Singapore, where compact apartments and HDB flats make efficient space utilisation essential. 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