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Recent Examples of Murphy bed
Consider Multiple Functions To maximize versatility, a Murphy bed that folds into a wall cabinet or desk is ideal.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The studio itself has dark hardwood floors, a custom Murphy bed, and an open-concept kitchen with stone countertops and, oddly, a three-burner island.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2025
Manhattan | 80 Park Avenue, No. 6A Murray Hill Studio
A 500-square-foot studio with a Murphy bed, a dressing room, white oak floors and one bathroom, on the sixth floor of a 20-story doorman building that has a live-in super, a porter, shared laundry and a roof deck.
—Heather Senison, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Alternatively, both the breakfast bar and the Murphy bed can be left stowed away to allow the room to function as a workout area.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The studio itself has dark hardwood floors, a custom Murphy bed, and an open-concept kitchen with stone countertops and, oddly, a three-burner island.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 Oct. 2025
Manhattan | 80 Park Avenue, No. 6A Murray Hill Studio
A 500-square-foot studio with a Murphy bed, a dressing room, white oak floors and one bathroom, on the sixth floor of a 20-story doorman building that has a live-in super, a porter, shared laundry and a roof deck.
—Heather Senison, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Alternatively, both the breakfast bar and the Murphy bed can be left stowed away to allow the room to function as a workout area.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Murphy bed
Noun
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The Hound Dog Haven suite sits on the first floor and includes a queen bed, a daybed with a trundle bed underneath it, and a kitchenette.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Dec. 2025
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Consider placing a trundle bed in the space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2024
Noun
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms, including the Grand King Suite, which features a queen-size pull-out sofa bed, a dining table, and a TV in the main living area.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Garden suites have sliding doors to separate the bedroom from the living room with its sofa bed.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Despite being small enough to fit in a residential garage or standard parking space, the Base Station is able to sleep a family of four in a futon-style couch that folds out into a queen-size bed, along with an optional bunk bed for the kids.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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The youngest boys share a bunk bed and take turns swinging like gymnasts from the top level to the floor.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There are worse things to do than curl up on the couch with a good movie, a warm blanket, a hot cup of cocoa or tea, and perhaps someone to share it all with.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company highlights everyday scenarios such as locating keys stuck between couch cushions or finding a wallet before leaving home.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Choose a deluxe cabin for the full crew, which comes with either two queen beds or a queen bed and a pull-out sofa, sleeping up to four people.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Like a suspiciously cheap sofa or a $20 bike helmet, shoes that deviate significantly from standard pricing raise eyebrows.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Malala Maiwand sat on a television studio couch, pen and notebook in hand, a dark red headscarf framing her face.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
27 Dec. 2020
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“Murphy bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Murphy%20bed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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