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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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Perfect for small homes and apartments, this sofa bed can be used as a lounger, chair, bed, and even an ottoman.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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The living room includes a sofa bed and storage, with a dining/office table nearby.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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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
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While Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express gets much of the hype, and certainly has an innate, graceful style of its own—not to mention the history and prestige—starting cabins on the VSOE don’t include full ensuite bathrooms, and the equivalent of a twin cabin has a bunk bed setup.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If your couch covers are removable, add them to the load or the next.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a bloodied Siebenaller sat silently on the couch nearby, the affidavit alleges.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Materials Sleeper sofas tend to use materials that are easy to clean as they’re expected to be used more regularly than a standard sofa.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The entrance opens onto its living room, which is compact but does contain a sofa and a wood-burning stove that should be sufficient to heat the entire home.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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