- Does it include a mattress?
- No. The bed is the frame and shelving unit only, so you choose and buy a queen mattress separately. Check the maximum mattress thickness the mechanism allows before buying.
- How much floor space does it need when open?
- A queen mattress is about 60 by 80 inches, and the bed needs clearance in front of the cabinet to fold down and walk around. Measure the open footprint plus a few feet of walking room before you commit.
- Can I mount it on drywall?
- No. A folding bed carries the weight of the frame and sleepers, so it needs to be fixed into wall studs or masonry with proper anchors. If you cannot find studs, plan on adding blocking.
- Is it hard to assemble?
- Expect a multi-hour job for two people. The cabinet, shelves and folding hardware come as flat-pack MDF parts, and getting the mechanism aligned and the unit square takes patience.
- How does it compare with a plain Murphy bed?
- It trades some simplicity for storage: you get five shelves in the same footprint, but more parts to assemble and a bulkier cabinet than a bare folding bed. A plain Murphy bed is easier to install and cheaper to build.
- Will it hold up in a humid room?
- MDF swells when it takes on moisture, so keep it out of damp basements and away from direct humidity. In a normal climate-controlled room it should hold up fine.
- Where is the Aukfa Queen Size Murphy Bed Dual 5-Tier - Espresso cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $1,039.96, as of our latest check.