Choose the size of your 2-person foldaway bed

An important question to ask yourself when purchasing: Murphy beds, what size to choose? Indeed, as with classic bedding, you will have the possibility to select the dimensions of your bed . For a 2-person foldaway bed , the choice is between the standard size, the Queen Size or the King Size. The bunk bed is also an option.

The foldaway bed for 2 people: presentation

We speak of a 2-person foldaway bed when the piece of furniture includes a sleeping option for 2 people. This can be a single bed, with a mattress for 2, or two separate and individual beds: this is the case with the bunk foldaway bed . The Murphy bed for 2 people is a structure that allows bedding to be hidden when not in use. This large melamine wood set can also integrate other furniture in addition to sleeping in a bedroom.

The 2-person foldaway bed: classic dimensions

The most classic model for the 2-seater foldaway bed is the one with a bed measuring 140 x 19 0. For tall people, it is possible, for greater comfort, to choose a 140 mattress. x 200. The format with a width of 140 is the most common for sleeping alone or in pairs. However, for a couple, depending on their build, a wider bed may be wise to enjoy quality sleep.

The foldaway bed for 2 people: the Queen Size

For sleepers who want more space, the Murphy bed is also available with Queen Size bedding . The 160 x 200 foldaway bed offers you greater sleeping comfort for sleeping as a couple. Spring mattresses, foam mattresses or latex mattresses: choose your type of mattress according to the sleepers' profile. To ensure good distribution of support, this bedding is generally associated with two 80 x 200 box springs connected in the center.

The foldaway bed for 2 people: the King Size

Finally, for couples looking for maximum space, a King Size bed is also possible for your Murphy bed. We are talking here about a 180 x 200 mattress. This format is rarer because it requires a much more imposing structure. With the King Size mattress, both partners will not be disturbed by each other while sleeping. For perfect sleeping independence, spring technology should be favored for your mattress.

The foldaway bed for 2 people: the bunk bed

There is another practical alternative for the Murphy bed: the bunk bed version . In this case, you do not benefit from a mattress for 2 people but from two completely independent beds in your room. This system allows you to deploy a single bed if necessary. When closed, this piece of furniture can integrate an office space or a sofa into the front of the cabinet, for example.

The dimensions of the structure of the 2-person foldaway bed

We have reviewed the different possible dimensions for the mattress and box spring of your 2-person Murphy bed. It is now necessary to take into account the size of the structure itself. The size will depend on several criteria:

• the sleeping dimensions of your Murphy bed;
• the type of opening of the retractable bed (horizontal opening or vertical opening);
• additional furniture (storage elements, for example).

The size of the different double bed models

If you opt for a 2-seater Murphy bed with vertical opening, your furniture will take the form of a cabinet that is taller than it is wide, fixed against the wall. In this case, you should count on an average height of 210 cm. The width of the structure will depend on the dimensions of the bed. To get an idea, add about twenty centimeters to the width of your mattress. For example, with a bed of 140 x 190, the width of the bed cabinet will be around 160 cm. For a horizontal type Murphy bed, the furniture will be wider than it is high.

Pay attention to the depth when choosing the mattress

When you are interested in the dimensions of your 2-person wall bed , also think about the depth of the structure. This is what makes it possible to determine the maximum mattress thickness . The depth of a closed retractable bed is between 30 and 40 cm. To be able to close the wardrobe taking into account the bed linen, the thickness allowed for the mattress is generally between 25 and 30 cm. Be careful with spring mattresses equipped with a mattress topper: they can easily exceed this thickness. Murphy bed 140 x 190 , 160 x 200, 180 x 200 or bunk bed: you will be spoiled for choice for your double bed. Choose the size of your single Murphy bed