Best Horizontal Murphy Beds (2026): Wall Beds That Fold Sideways
The top pick is the SOFTSEA Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with Sofa, because it is the only listing here that states both a sofa and USB ports, making it the most feature-rich horizontal fold in this guide. All six beds are compared on stated details and live prices, with the ordering rule based on built-ins and mattress size.
6 picks from 10 Murphy beds that match this guide with a price we can quote today, made by 9 makers. Every price below is live and carries the moment it was read.
The picks at a glance
| # | Pick | Murphy bed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most built-ins: sofa and USB ports | SOFTSEA Queen Size Murphy Bed with Sofa | $907.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details) |
| 2 | Queen wall bed with USB ports | Merax White Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with Light and USB Ports | $468.98 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details) |
| 3 | Queen wall bed with LED lights | SOFTSEA Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights | $459.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details) |
| 4 | Full wall bed with wardrobe and drawers | Merax White Horizontal Full Size Murphy Bed with Wardrobe and 2 Drawers | $629.98 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details) |
| 5 | Full wall bed with LED lights | SOFTSEA Full Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights | $415.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:46 UTC (Details) |
| 6 | Twin wall bed with LED lights | SOFTSEA Twin Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights | $383.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:47 UTC (Details) |
Which one should you buy?
- For the guest room with a low ceiling: A horizontal fold keeps the cabinet lower when closed, which suits rooms where a vertical bed would feel too tall. The SOFTSEA queen with sofa offers extra seating for guests. See pick 1
- For a studio apartment that needs a desk: A horizontal wall bed can sit under a window, freeing wall space for a desk. The Merax queen with USB ports lets you charge devices near the bed. See pick 2
- For a small spare room with a full-size mattress: A full-size horizontal bed balances sleeping space and cabinet footprint. The Merax full with wardrobe adds storage for linens or clothes. See pick 4
- For a child's room or a compact guest nook: A twin horizontal bed folds into a low, narrow cabinet, leaving more wall space for shelves or toys. The SOFTSEA twin includes LED lights. See pick 6
The 6 picks
1 Most built-ins: sofa and USB ports
SOFTSEA Queen Size Murphy Bed with Sofa
- Mattress size
- Queen
- Kind of Murphy bed
- Wall bed
- Folds
- Horizontal
- Charging station or outlets
- Yes
- Built-in sofa
- Yes
$907.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details)
This SOFTSEA queen leads the list because it states two built-ins, more than any other pick here. Its sofa and charging ports make it the most feature-rich horizontal fold in this guide.
Pros
- Queen size, the largest stated in this list
- States a built-in sofa
- States USB ports for charging
- Horizontal fold for low ceilings
Cons
- No desk stated
- Sofa and charging details are not further described
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a queen bed and a sofa in one unit
- Rooms where charging devices near the bed is useful
Skip if
- You need a built-in desk
- You prefer a smaller footprint than a queen cabinet
Verdict: The SOFTSEA queen with sofa and USB ports is the most complete horizontal Murphy bed in this guide.
2 Queen wall bed with USB ports
Merax White Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with Light and USB Ports
- Mattress size
- Queen
- Kind of Murphy bed
- Wall bed
- Folds
- Horizontal
- Charging station or outlets
- Yes
$468.98 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details)
This Merax queen ranks second because it states one built-in, USB ports, and is a queen size. It offers charging without the sofa of the top pick.
Pros
- Queen size
- States USB ports
- Horizontal fold
Cons
- No sofa or desk stated
- Only one built-in stated
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a queen bed with charging access
- Those who prefer a simpler unit without a sofa
Skip if
- You need a sofa or desk built in
- You want a full or twin size instead
Verdict: The Merax queen with USB ports is a solid choice for a queen horizontal bed with charging.
3 Queen wall bed with LED lights
SOFTSEA Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights
- Mattress size
- Queen
- Kind of Murphy bed
- Wall bed
- Folds
- Horizontal
$459.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details)
This SOFTSEA queen ranks third because it is a queen size but states no built-ins beyond LED lights, which are not counted as a built-in in this guide. It still offers a large sleeping surface.
Pros
- Queen size
- States LED lights
- Horizontal fold
Cons
- No sofa, desk, or charging stated
- LED lights are not a built-in counted here
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a queen bed with ambient lighting
- Those who do not need built-in storage or charging
Skip if
- You need USB ports or a sofa
- You prefer a full or twin size
Verdict: The SOFTSEA queen with LED lights is a straightforward queen horizontal bed.
4 Full wall bed with wardrobe and drawers
Merax White Horizontal Full Size Murphy Bed with Wardrobe and 2 Drawers
- Mattress size
- Full
- Kind of Murphy bed
- Wall bed
- Folds
- Horizontal
$629.98 price as of 2026-10-11 18:32 UTC (Details)
This Merax full ranks fourth because it is a full size, smaller than the queens above, but it states a wardrobe and two drawers, which are storage features not counted as built-ins in this guide.
Pros
- Full size
- States a wardrobe
- States two drawers
- Horizontal fold
Cons
- No sofa, desk, or charging stated
- Smaller than queen options
Good fit if
- Buyers who want storage with a full-size bed
- Rooms where a wardrobe is useful
Skip if
- You need a queen or larger
- You want built-in charging or a sofa
Verdict: The Merax full with wardrobe and drawers offers useful storage in a full-size horizontal bed.
5 Full wall bed with LED lights
SOFTSEA Full Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights
- Mattress size
- Full
- Kind of Murphy bed
- Wall bed
- Folds
- Horizontal
$415.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:46 UTC (Details)
This SOFTSEA full ranks fifth because it is a full size and states LED lights, but no other built-ins. It is a simpler option than the Merax full with storage.
Pros
- Full size
- States LED lights
- Horizontal fold
Cons
- No wardrobe, drawers, sofa, or charging stated
- Smaller than queen options
Good fit if
- Buyers who want a full bed with lighting
- Those who do not need extra storage
Skip if
- You need storage or charging
- You prefer a queen size
Verdict: The SOFTSEA full with LED lights is a clean, full-size horizontal bed.
6 Twin wall bed with LED lights
SOFTSEA Twin Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights
- Mattress size
- Twin
- Kind of Murphy bed
- Wall bed
- Folds
- Horizontal
$383.99 price as of 2026-10-11 18:47 UTC (Details)
This SOFTSEA twin ranks last because it is the smallest size in the list and states only LED lights. It suits compact spaces where a queen or full is too large.
Pros
- Twin size, smallest footprint in this list
- States LED lights
- Horizontal fold
Cons
- No sofa, desk, or charging stated
- Smallest sleeping surface here
Good fit if
- Buyers with a small room or child's room
- Those who want a low, narrow cabinet
Skip if
- You need a full or queen size
- You want built-in storage or charging
Verdict: The SOFTSEA twin with LED lights is a compact horizontal bed for tight spaces.
Side by side
| # | Murphy bed | Mattress size | Kind of Murphy bed | Folds | Built-in desk | Charging station or outlets | Built-in sofa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SOFTSEA Queen Size Murphy Bed with Sofa | Queen | Wall bed | Horizontal | not stated | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Merax White Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with Light and USB Ports | Queen | Wall bed | Horizontal | not stated | Yes | not stated |
| 3 | SOFTSEA Queen Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights | Queen | Wall bed | Horizontal | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 4 | Merax White Horizontal Full Size Murphy Bed with Wardrobe and 2 Drawers | Full | Wall bed | Horizontal | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 5 | SOFTSEA Full Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights | Full | Wall bed | Horizontal | not stated | not stated | not stated |
| 6 | SOFTSEA Twin Size Horizontal Murphy Bed with LED Lights | Twin | Wall bed | Horizontal | not stated | not stated | not stated |
How we picked
This guide draws from a pool of six horizontal Murphy beds, all listed as wall beds that fold sideways. The ordering rule ranks picks by the number of built-ins stated in the title (sofa, charging, desk), then by stated mattress size (Queen and King first, then Full, Twin XL, Twin), then by the order in the pool file. Beds are compared on stated details and live prices, never on unstated attributes. The top pick leads with two built-ins, followed by the Merax queen with charging, then the remaining beds by size and pool order.
How to choose
Why choose a horizontal fold
A horizontal Murphy bed folds sideways, so the cabinet is wider but lower when closed. This can suit rooms with low ceilings, windows, or sloped walls where a vertical fold would be too tall. The listing gives the real dimensions, so measure your space and compare.
Wall bed or cabinet bed
All six picks here are wall beds, meaning the title says they fold up against the wall. Cabinet beds fold into a freestanding chest. If you prefer a cabinet style, this guide does not cover it, but the maker's listing will say which kind you are buying.
Pick the mattress size for the room
The stated size, from twin to queen, tells you the mattress size the bed is made for. A larger size needs a bigger cabinet and more floor space when open. Read the listing's dimensions and measure your room before choosing.
What the built-ins add
Some listings state a sofa, USB ports, or LED lights. A sofa adds seating by day, USB ports let you charge devices near the bed, and LED lights provide illumination. Each built-in is stated in the title, and the listing explains how it works.
What this guide leaves out (and why)
The catalogue has no data on weight limits, wall anchoring, ceiling height, assembly time, or materials quality. This guide does not guess at those. Read the maker's listing and instructions for installation and safety details.
Questions
What is a horizontal Murphy bed?
A horizontal Murphy bed folds sideways, so the bed opens from the side instead of from the top. The cabinet is wider and lower when closed, which can suit rooms with low ceilings or windows. All six picks in this guide are horizontal wall beds.
Does this guide cover weight limits, wall anchoring, or ceiling height?
No. The catalogue has no data for weight capacity, wall anchoring, ceiling height, or room size requirements. This guide does not guess at those details. The maker's listing and instructions are the place to read them, and you should follow the maker's own guidance.
Are these beds easy to lift or lower?
The catalogue does not state how easy or hard it is to lift or lower these beds. No claims are made about gas struts, pistons, or springs. The listing may describe the mechanism, but this guide only compares stated details like size, kind, and built-ins.
Do these beds come with a mattress?
The titles in this guide do not state that a mattress is included. Each listing may say whether a mattress is sold separately or included, but this guide only reports what the title states. Read the listing for mattress details.
Can I install these beds without anchoring to a wall?
The catalogue does not state whether these beds must be anchored. Wall beds often require mounting, but this guide has no data on that. Follow the maker's installation instructions, which are the only reliable source for anchoring requirements.
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