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Murphy Bed Dimensions: How Much Room You Need Open and Closed
A practical open-and-closed room-planning guide
The quick answer: The room must fit three things, not one: the Murphy bed when closed, the unobstructed path it follows while opening, and the bed when fully open with enough access to use it. Start with the exact product’s overall closed and open measurements. Mattress size alone does not tell you the cabinet width, closed depth, open reach, or required installation clearance.
For a small room, tape both footprints on the floo
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