Cabinet Bed Buyer’s Guide

What is a Cabinet Bed?

A cabinet bed got its name because it’s a bed that folds into a cabinet; how the bed folds depend on the manufacturer. Some cabinet beds have one side connected to the wall via a hinge. Other beds must be lifted and pivoted onto the wall, which may have a space or pocket where the bed can fit. Once you place the bed in the pocket, you then close the doors. Some cabinets come in chest or drawer sizes. This bed has several foldable and detachable parts with a foldable mattress. Cabinet beds are an excellent option for homes with limited space and a great choice for a guest room.

Arason Creden ZZZ “The Madrid” Cabinet Bed

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The Arason Creden ZZZ “The Madrid” cabinet bed is a white contemporary style with a wire finish bed. The bed part rolls out with casters and has a flip-top lid, making placing the bed up and down very easy. The Madrid also has a plugin spot for electronics and two USB ports to charge phones. The bed also comes with a 6-inch tri-fold mattress.

Sizes: Queen, Full

Highlights

• White Contemporary Cabinet
• Tri-Fold 6-Inch Mattress
• Sizes: Queen, Full

Arason Creden ZZZ “Cottage White” Cabinet Bed

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The Arason Creden ZZZ Cottage White cabinet bed has a cottage style. This cabinet bed has a panel style, making it look more like a cottage. The bed pulls out and has casters, making it easy to put the bed up and down. The cottage bed also has a plugin spot on its right side facing the bed with USB ports to charge different electronic devices. This bed comes with a 6-inch tri-fold mattress.

Sizes: Queen

Highlights

• Cottage White Cabinet
• Tri-Fold 6-Inch Mattress
• Sizes: Queen

Arason Creden ZZZ “Traditional Pekoe” Cabinet Bed

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The Arason Creden ZZZ “Traditional Pekoe” cabinet bed has a medium brown finish. The bed has a flip-top lid, and it easily rolls out because it’s a pull-out bed with casters. The traditional Pekoe bed also has two USB ports and a plugin for electronic devices. This bed comes with a tri-fold foam mattress.

Sizes: Queen, Full

Highlights

• Traditional Pekoe Cabinet
• Tri-Fold 6-Inch Mattress
• Sizes: Queen, Full

Arason Creden ZZZ “Coffee” Cabinet Bed

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The Arason Creden ZZZ “Coffee” cabinet bed has a dark roasted brown finish. The bed has a flip-top lid and casters that make it easier to put it up and down. It also has two USB ports and one plugin for charging electronic devices. The coffee cabinet bed comes with a tri-fold mattress.

Sizes: Queen, Full

Highlights

• Coffee Cabinet
• Tri-Fold 6-Inch Mattress
• Sizes: Queen, Full

How Do Arason Cabinet Beds Pull Out?

To pull out an Arason cabinet bed, first, pull out the bottom part of the bed. The drawer will have casters. Next, slide open the bottom on each side and release the safety chain. Then slide the cabinet front down and unfold the mattress. The bed is finally ready to sleep on.

Murphy Bed vs. Cabinet Bed

A Murphy bed and a cabinet bed fall under the same kind of bed. Traditionally, a Murphy bed folds up into the wall. There is a hinge on one side of the bed to help reposition the bed vertically. On the other hand, a cabinet bed is a Murphy bed with the bottom part like a cabinet. As such, the bottom part will have cabinet doors when you fold up a cabinet bed. The cabinet bed frame is hollow and can be used as storage space. Both are good options for those people with minimalist designs or who want to maximize space.

Different Sizes of Cabinet Beds

The two main types of cabinet beds are the queen and full sizes. The queen-size cabinet bed measures 60″ x 80″, while the full-size cabinet bed measures 54″ x 75”. The cabinet bed size depends on the size of the room the bed is in and the person who will be sleeping on the cabinet bed.

How to Buy a Cabinet Bed

Anyone interested in buying a cabinet bed should consider the style, color, and how the cabinet bed pulls out into the bed.

• Style of Cabinet Bed: These beds come in many different styles, such as contemporary styles, modern styles, and cottage styles.
• Bed Color: The cabinet bed’s color matters because it must match the room theme the cabinet bed goes in. These beds come in many colors, such as white, dark brown, and medium brown.
• Type of System: It’s important to consider how the bed pulls out. The Arason cabinet beds have the most straightforward pull-out systems. The cabinet beds have casters, making putting the bed up and down very easy.

Why Buy a Cabinet Bed?

Cabinet beds have many advantages, including the following:

• Saving space in your room: One of the main reasons people buy cabinet beds is to save on space. This is especially suitable for those who live in a crowded room. You can also turn the room into an office or gym if you have cabinet beds. These beds give back space when closed.
• Keeping control of your room: Cabinet beds can give you or a guest a place to sleep without taking over the entire space, especially if the room is small. A traditional bed changes the feel and look of a room, but a cabinet bed is subtler, giving you control of the room.
• Easy to use: The opening and closing of cabinets take 30-45 seconds. Initially, it may take a couple of minutes, but once you get the hang of it, the process is easy. Additionally, most beds come with manuals or instructional content on how to assemble and use them.
• Easy to move in the room: Some cabinet beds do not have to be anchored to the wall, which means that you can move them whenever you rearrange the room. Additionally, most cabinet beds are light enough to move with one person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there stores that carry cabinet beds?

Yes, there are stores, but they are not very common. You’re more likely to find stores that sell typical furniture than one that sells a cabinet bed. You usually buy cabinet beds online and have them shipped to your house.

Who Invented the cabinet bed?

A cabinet bed is a furniture item that transforms from a cabinet into a bed.  They are sometimes referred to as murphy cabinet beds, named after William Lawrence Murphy who ingeniously reinvented fold up beds.  This versatile furniture has many benefits for home use.  They can be a great way to save money, save space and dress up a room.  They are often used in small apartments or lofts as well as spare rooms that must be multi-purpose.  Cabinet beds can be a good solution when there is a lack of space but need for sleeping quarters.

Are cabinet beds comfortable?

The mattress is the main factor that would make a cabinet bed comfortable. Many cabinet bed mattresses are made of memory foam. Memory foam conforms to the shape the weight that is put on it. Thus, a memory foam mattress evenly distributes your body weight. That feature can make your cabinet weight more comfortable. It would reduce pressure on the heaviest parts of your body. Both night & day and arson cabinets come with a good quality memory foam mattress that will last.

Do cabinet beds come in different sizes?

Cabinet beds come in different sizes. Some of the same sizes are the same as typical Murphy bed sizes. These typical sizes are full and twin. Murphy beds sizes can come in other sizes such as twin XL, queen, and king.

How to fold up a cabinet bed?

Folding up a cabinet bed will depend on the manufacturer and style. Usually, the mattress stays in place on the bed frame. The bed has a hinge on the end that connects to the wall. You simply lift up the bed and push it towards the wall. Some cabinet beds have foldable mattresses. After you fold the mattress, you fold and slide in different parts of the frame. The whole bed turns into a cabinet that looks like a dresser.