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Recent Examples of Murphy bed
For my sister and her family, a three-bedroom is perfect—one room would be for her and her husband, one for their son, and the third would serve as a guest room and an office, featuring a Murphy bed for visiting family members and a desk for work.
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
Consider Multiple Functions To maximize versatility, a Murphy bed that folds into a wall cabinet or desk is ideal.
—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
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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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
Consider Multiple Functions To maximize versatility, a Murphy bed that folds into a wall cabinet or desk is ideal.
—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
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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While the underbed area is left bare to leave room for a sitting area or workspace, a secondary twin trundle bed is available to purchase to transform this unit into bunk beds.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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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Some of my picks include a plush convertible sofa bed, an under-$75 coffee table, and a statement swivel chair.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Arizona Grand has 744 residential-style guest suites, which include private balconies or patios and separate living areas with a queen sofa bed.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other travel brands, like Generator Hotels and Zoku, feature hostel-style accommodations or bunk bed rooms for travelers that are willing to share a room.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Anchored by a space-saving set of storage drawers, the high-quality pine wood construction of this bunk bed supports up to 400 pounds on each bunk.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fabric drapes for a put-together look equally suitable for lounging on a couch, sitting on a plane, running errands, or having brunch with friends.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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In February 2024, Hutson shared a Valentine’s Day Instagram post of himself cuddled up with the actress on the couch.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But then the drapes caught and then the sofa.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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This sofa table has dual storage space with a top shelf for displaying decor, adding lamps, or placing common items, and a lower level for baskets, blankets, and other large items.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 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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