{"id":16108,"date":"2025-06-22T22:21:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T22:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=16108"},"modified":"2025-06-22T22:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T22:21:26","slug":"space-saving-solution-for-an-office-guestroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2025\/06\/space-saving-solution-for-an-office-guestroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Space-Saving Solution for an Office Guestroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to efficiently combine a guest room and a home office? A Murphy bed folds away when not in use, freeing up floor space for your office area. This ingenious\u00a0<\/span>Murphy Desk Bed from Murphy Door combines \u201ca full-size bed and workspace in one sleek design\u2014perfect for small spaces, home offices, and guest rooms.\u201d
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Murphy Desk Bed\u00a0
Bed and workspace in one sleek design\u2014perfect for small spaces, home offices, and guest rooms.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

There is shelf space, storage and a desk that pulls out.<\/p>\n

The Murphy Desk Bed is a revolutionary solution for modern living spaces that refuse to compromise on style, functionality, or comfort. This innovative furniture piece seamlessly blends a full-size bed with a fully integrated workspace, making it the perfect choice for small apartments, home offices, guest rooms, and multipurpose spaces.<\/p>\n

Murphy Door Murphy Desk Bed<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Murphy Desk Bed in White Wash Oak finish
Side cabinet storage, built-in shelving and drawers, pull out desk on right or left side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is available in Twin, Full and Queen. You can get it in Black, Monaco (dark brown wood grain), White, White Wash Oak or Willow Grey finish. The desk can be on the right or on the left.<\/p>\n

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Murphy Desk Bed\u00a0
Side cabinet storage, built-in shelving and drawers, pull out desk on right or left side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bookcase is secured to the studs in the wall. Gas struts make it effortless to pull the bed down and fold it back up. It can accommodate a mattress up to 11\u201d deep.<\/p>\n

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Horizontal Murphy Bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A horizontal Murphy Bed can be tucked away when not in use, freeing up floor space.<\/p>\n

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Horizontal Murphy Bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It easily pulls down to use. It holds a normal mattress, not a modified mattress that has to fold, like a sofa bed or a futon. Murphy Door makes them in Twin, Twin Extra Long, Full and Queen sizes. Twin size is shown above. Queen sized is shown below.<\/p>\n

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Murphy Door Media Console Murphy Bed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Twin sized is 44.75\u2033 wide and 81.25\u2033 long.
\nTwin XL 44.75\u2033 \u00a0wide and 86.25\u2033 long.
\nFull 60.5\u2033 \u00a0wide and 81.25\u2033 long.
\nQueen 66.5\u2033 \u00a0wide and 86.25\u2033 long.
\n(Twin XL is the width of a Twin and the length of a Queen.)<\/p>\n

All of them extend only 17-3\/8\u2033 from the wall when folded up.<\/p>\n

Our Media Console Murphy Bed is more than just furniture; it\u2019s a lifestyle choice for those who value elegance, functionality, and the joy of hosting. Ideal for small spaces or multipurpose rooms, it ensures you\u2019re always prepared for overnight guests without compromising on style or comfort.<\/p>\n

Murphy Door Media Console Murphy Bed<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Murphy Door Murphy Beds are the ultimate space-saving solution for apartment living, small bedrooms, kids\u2019 rooms, guest rooms, or shared living spaces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you want to efficiently combine a guest room and a home office? A Murphy bed folds away when not in use, freeing up floor space for your office area. 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