Do you want a fold-down wall bed that can also turn into an office? This Murphy bed with desk provides a place to sleep, storage drawers and cabinets, plus a workspace – all in a compact space…
Murphy Bed Desk has Upscale Look with Space-Saving Design:
As you can see, this unit makes very efficient use of vertical wall space. I mean, who knew that you could fit a queen bed, a desk and 2 tall cabinets in under 20 square feet of floor space?
In addition, the upscale wood finish, modern cabinetry and overhead lighting create a professional office that you can be proud to work at. Then, you can pull down the mattress and transform your daytime work space into a relaxing bedroom retreat at night.
Note: You won’t feel like you’re working out of your bedroom, nor will you feel like you are sleeping in your office.
Is It Easy to Transition from Desk to Bed?
Besides looking sophisticated and stylish, this Murphy bed office set is extremely easy to use. For example, the integrated floating desk works on hinges. So, you simply fold it out when you want to use it.
In addition, the bed lifts up and down using a dual piston system. Therefore, it feels almost effortless instead of being a chore like you might expect. The entire procedure typically takes a few minutes to convert from a desk to a bed and vice versa.
Furthermore, you can keep all bedding on the mattress even while it’s stored upright. In other words, you don’t have to spend a lot of time removing sheets and blankets.
Plus, you don’t even have to make the bed before folding it up for the day. Heck, you may never want to go back to a standard bed!
Note: The desk on the Bestar Lumina is quite stable when properly assembled. Plus, the desktop can support approximately 50-75 pounds of weight, providing ample space for work and storage.
Is This Murphy Bed Comfortable?
And speaking of standard beds, the bed frame fits a regular size queen mattress. Therefore, you have lots of options. You can choose virtually any mattress style you want for optimal comfort.
On top of that, the EuroSlat bed foundation offers a comfortable “flexible support” system for sleep. (Plus, both sides have separate slats for optimal 2-person sleeping.)
Use Dual Wall Cabinets as a Clothes Closet or Home Office Storage:
Of course, we can’t forget the 2 storage units that surround the wall bed. With cabinets, bookshelves and pull-out drawers, you can store a variety of different items.
Altogether, the wall system offers around 20-25 cubic feet of combined storage space in the cabinets and drawers.
Standing at about 7 feet tall, these mini closets can hold plenty of things. For example, keep your office materials, clothing, bedding, pillows, books, electronics and even use shelves for display.
Since most of the storage space stays hidden behind closed doors, you don’t have to worry about what you keep there or how messy it is either.
Pros & Cons of this Murphy Bed and Desk Combo:
Overall, this Murphy bed desk combo offers many advantages. From its high-end look to its space-saving design to its multi-functional configuration, there’s lots to love.
All that said, this DIY kit has a drawback in that you have to assemble it yourself. The project itself is fairly simple and straightforward. However, it requires multiple people and takes time to put together. (The trade-off is free shipping though.)
Situations where the wall bed may need additional support or modifications:
- Uneven Flooring: When a floor is not level, you may need shims to make the bed stable when opening and closing.
- Wall Stud Placement: If the wall studs don’t align with the bed’s mounting points, you might need to reinforce or modify the wall to properly secure the unit.
- Room Size and Layout: Do you have a smaller room or unique layout? you may need to reposition or adjust the bed’s placement for smooth operation without obstruction.
Specs for Murphy Bed with Desk:
- Dimensions: 112.2″ Wide x 85.5″ Tall x 19.5″ Deep
- Bed Size: Queen
- Mattress Not Included (get mattress here)
- Weight: 770 lbs
- Desk Weight Limit: 50 lbs
- Material: High Density Particle Board & Melamine
- Color: White Chocolate & Dark Chocolate
- Includes 4 LED Lights
- 59″ Power Cord (for lights)
- Anchor System Secures Bed to Wall
- Assembly Required
- Instruction Manual
- Model: Lumina Collection
- Manufacturer: Bestar
- Customer Service: 888-823-7827
- For Sale: Where to Buy the Murphy Bed Desk Set
Note: By the way, you can get a Murphy desk bed without the two side cabinets if you don’t need them or have the space. Alternatively, you can get a smaller full-size version too. (Dimensions: 59″ Wide x 80.8″ Tall x 19.5″ Deep).