Square Foot Workshop
Plan SFW-001

Queen Murphy Bed

Turn a spare room into an office, or a studio into a one-bedroom. This floor-standing wall bed is built from 3/4" plywood around a store-bought spring mechanism, and folds up to just 16" deep.

Front and side elevation drawings of the Queen Murphy Bed with dimensions

What's in the PDF

Page 1Cover and quick specs
Page 2Overview, front and side elevations, safety notes
Page 3Materials and tools shopping list
Page 4Cut list with part letters A-L, plywood sheet layout
Pages 5-610 numbered build steps, from kit check to final finish
Page 7Finishing touches and upgrade ideas

Specs

Finished size (closed)65-1/2" W × 87-1/2" H × 16" D
Floor depth (open)About 98" from the wall
MattressQueen, 60" × 80" (max thickness set by your hardware kit)
Skill levelIntermediate: comfortable with a circular saw and pocket screws
Build time2-3 weekends
Materials budgetAbout $700-$1,300 including the hardware kit
Sheet goods5 sheets 3/4" plywood, 2 sheets 1/2" plywood
Safety first. A Murphy bed must be lagged into wall studs. The plan shows exactly where, and tells you which dimensions to check against your hardware kit before you cut.

Questions

What format is the plan?

A 7-page PDF in US letter size. It works on a phone, tablet or laptop, and prints cleanly in the shop.

Do I need to buy a hardware kit?

Yes. The plan is designed around a standard queen vertical Murphy bed spring mechanism, which handles the lift and pivot. The free shopping list links to options.

How do I get the plan after buying?

You'll get a download link right after checkout, plus a copy by email.

Can I see the materials list first?

Yes. The full shopping list is free to view.