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Choose the size of your single Murphy bed

The Murphy bed
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Murphy beds: what size to choose? The single foldaway bed includes a bed measuring 90 x 190 . It is therefore suitable for a child's or extra bed. In a small apartment, the single foldaway bed is also the ideal solution for an adult who lives alone.

The single foldaway bed: the dimensions of the structure

When we talk about the size of a Murphy bed , we must be interested in both the dimensions of the structure and those of the bedding. Indeed, the size of the piece of furniture is important to know in order to find the best place to install it in your home. Its size and the space it will occupy against the wall depend on its opening system.

The dimensions of a single wall bed with horizontal opening

The single foldaway bed is furniture that can open parallel to the wall: it is the horizontal single bed. In this case, the structure is a wooden box which is very wide, with a reduced height. On average, you should count on a height of 100 cm and a width of between 210 and 220 cm. Closed, the cabinet has a reduced depth: around thirty centimeters. When the bed is unfolded, the space is 100 cm deep.

The dimensions of a single wall bed with vertical opening

Among the different foldaway bed models, you can also choose a bed cabinet with vertical opening . The size will not be the same. The melamine wood box is very high against the wall (220 cm on average) and the width is reduced (around 100 cm).

The single foldaway bed: the dimensions of the bed

When you choose a single foldaway bed , your furniture includes a bed for one person, adult or child. This bed (box spring + mattress) has dimensions of 90 x 190 or 90 x 200. More rare, certain models can offer a format with a width of 110 cm. This allows you to benefit from a more generous single bed and therefore, better sleeping comfort . As for the thickness of the mattress, it should generally not exceed 25 cm so that the bed cabinet can be closed.

The single foldaway bed: for which room?

The advantage of the 90 x 190 retractable bed is above all its small footprint. Whether horizontal or vertical, this space-saving piece of furniture can easily be installed in any room and offer you a regular or extra bed. Depending on your needs and the space at your disposal, your single foldaway bed can integrate, in addition to the bedding, different storage modules on either side of the structure. Depending on the model, you can also integrate additional furniture.

The single foldaway bed in a studio

If you have little space available in your studio, the single foldaway bed will be the best alternative for sleeping in the greatest comfort. You won't have to miss out on a real bed. During the day, your foldaway bed can, for example, take the form of a desk and thus adapts to your different activities.

The single foldaway bed in a child's bedroom

In a child's bedroom , keeping floor space available is always important. This is not always easy in a small room which must contain a bed, a desk and storage furniture. The single foldaway bed allows you to combine everything in one piece of furniture. This clever piece of furniture provides comfortable bedding for your child, which disappears completely during the day to free up space.

The single foldaway bed in a small room and more

In your apartment or house, you have an extra room and you are hesitant to transform it into an office or a guest bedroom. Why choose ? With the 1-person Murphy bed, your space provides an ideal workplace during the day. As soon as you receive, your piece of furniture transforms into welcoming and comfortable bedding for one person.

Purchasing bed linen for a single wall bed

The advantage of the Murphy bed is also that you can store your bedding without having to remove all the bed linen. A real time saver! Many sizes of bed linen are available on the market, so, to make the right choice, here are some indications for your 90 x 190 foldaway bed.
  • Choose a duvet and duvet cover measuring 140 x 200 or 200 x 200.
  • Purchase a 180 x 290 flat sheet or a 90 x 190 fitted sheet .
Practical, stylish and comfortable, the single foldaway bed is the ideal piece of furniture to offer you high-quality sleeping space without taking up space in your room. Choose the size of your 2-person foldaway bed
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