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Much like Murphy beds, these doors conceal a surprise, but not simply an unexpected sleeping space.—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 It's built around a Murphy bed that folds away against the driver's sidewall during the day and drops down at night to sleep two people on a platform measuring a full 80 inches (203 cm) long.—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026 For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Murphy beds take this further, folding against the wall to free the entire room during the day.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Murphy bed