A quality murphy bed costs between $1,325 and $3,150 in 2026. At Murphy Door, a twin slab-style murphy bed without cabinets starts at $1,325.18, a full starts at $1,724.18, and a king starts at $2,174.18. Every bed is handmade in the USA in our Utah and Kentucky factories with solid hardwood framing. Experienced builders can go lower: a murphy bed hardware kit starts at $799 and you supply the lumber.
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Murphy bed prices by size (real 2026 prices)
These are current Murphy Door prices, not estimates. Slab style, paint-grade face, without side cabinets:
| Size | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Twin | $1,325.18 |
| Full | $1,724.18 |
| King | $2,174.18 |
| Shaker-style twin | $1,774.18 |
Finish moves the price. Unfinished paint grade is the entry point; a factory white or black finish adds about $299; real wood veneer faces (oak, maple, alder, walnut) add $59 to $500 depending on species and whether you choose a clear coat.
What adds cost
Three decisions add $300 to $1,800+ to a murphy bed's base price: side cabinets, orientation, and face style.
Side cabinets. Storage cabinets flanking the bed are the biggest add. A single side cabinet runs $1,800; a left-and-right pair runs $3,150. A complete twin setup with one cabinet and upper cabinets runs $1,876.95; the same configuration in king runs $2,212.76 to $2,991.76 depending on drawers and finish.
Orientation. Horizontal (sideways) murphy beds mount the long edge to the wall for rooms with low ceilings or wainscoting. Horizontal twin hardware starts at $799; a vertical queen hardware kit runs $990. Horizontal beds are the answer for basements and offices with 8-foot ceilings.
Face style. Slab is the entry price. Shaker and raised-panel faces add roughly $300-$450 because they take more millwork. A bookcase-front murphy bed, shelves on the face with the bed hidden behind, is the premium configuration.
Murphy bed hardware kit cost (the DIY route)
A Murphy Door bed hardware kit (the lift mechanism, fasteners, and plans, without the wood) starts at $799 for a horizontal twin and $990 for a vertical queen. If you have a table saw and a weekend, you can build a complete murphy bed for $1,100-$1,400 including lumber. The mechanism is the same one we install in our factory-built beds, rated for nightly use.
Installation cost
A murphy bed without cabinets is a 2-3 hour install for two people with the included instructions: anchor the cabinet to studs, mount the mechanism, hang the face. Hiring a handyman runs $150-$400 in most markets. Murphy Door beds arrive with every fastener and a step-by-step manual, and our measurement charts tell you the exact rough space you need before you order. If you are still choosing size and orientation, start with our Murphy Bed Buying Guide.
Murphy bed cost vs the alternatives
A murphy bed costs more than a basic bed frame and less than losing a room. Against the alternatives: a quality queen bed frame plus mattress runs $800-$2,000 and permanently occupies 35+ square feet; a sleeper sofa runs $1,200-$3,000 with a bar in your back; a home addition runs $50,000+. A $1,700 murphy bed turns one room into two, office by day and guest room by night, which is why they anchor accessory dwelling units and short-term rentals.
Why Murphy Door beds cost what they cost
Murphy Door is the original hidden door company: founded in 2012 in Ogden, Utah, with 200,000+ customers served and every part made in-house in the USA except electronics. The beds carry the same lifetime warranty as our doors, covering everything but electronics. No imported flat-pack cabinets, no particleboard cores in our hardwood-framed builds, no two-year-old mechanism designs from a catalog.
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Murphy bed cost FAQ
What is the cheapest way to get a murphy bed?
The hardware kit, from $799. You build the cabinet from your own lumber using the included plans.
How much does a queen murphy bed cost?
Between the full ($1,724.18) and king ($2,174.18) starting prices, configuration-dependent. With side cabinets and finish, a complete queen setup typically lands between $2,400 and $3,200.
Do murphy beds need a special mattress?
No. Murphy Door beds take a standard mattress up to 12 inches thick. You do not need (and should not buy) a thin specialty mattress.
Are murphy beds safe?
Yes. The counterbalanced mechanism holds the bed in position whether open or closed. It cannot slam shut with the mattress installed. Murphy Door mechanisms are load-tested for nightly use.
How long does a murphy bed last?
The mechanism is the wear item, and ours is covered by a lifetime warranty. The cabinet is furniture-grade millwork; expect decades.
