- Does it include a mattress?
- No. It fits a standard queen mattress, which you buy separately. A thinner mattress folds away more easily.
- Does it need to be attached to the wall?
- No. It is a freestanding chest, so no wall anchoring is required, though it is heavy and should sit on a level floor.
- How hard is assembly?
- It comes flat-packed and takes a few hours. Two people make it much easier, especially lifting the panels and setting the mechanism.
- What mattress thickness works best?
- A queen mattress around 8 to 10 inches thick folds and closes most cleanly. Very thick pillow-top mattresses may not clear the cabinet.
- How does it compare with a wall-mounted Murphy bed?
- It adds drawer storage and needs no wall mounting, but it is bulkier and heavier than a wall kit. A wall-mounted bed frees more floor space when open.
- What are the closed dimensions?
- Closed, it stands as a chest roughly the footprint of a queen bed with drawer depth. Check the exact cabinet depth against your room before ordering.
- Where is the AFI Northfield Queen Solid Wood Murphy Bed Chest White cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $1,657.00, as of our latest check.