Does the Elara Murphy bed fit a standard queen mattress?

Yes. It is built for a queen mattress, and the open frame measures about 80 by 63 inches. Check your mattress depth against the cabinet clearance before you buy, since thick pillow-top mattresses can stop the bed folding shut.

How much wall space does it need?

The cabinet is about 63 inches wide and 47 inches tall when closed. Leave clearance in front for the bed to swing down, roughly the 80-inch length of the open bed.

Can I install it myself?

It is a wall-anchored cabinet, so it must be fixed into studs. Two people are needed to lift the panels and frame, and a stud finder and drill are required. Hiring a handyman is reasonable if you are not comfortable anchoring heavy furniture.

What is the drawer for?

The built-in drawer sits in the cabinet and takes bedding, pillows or clothes. It is the main storage feature and the reason to pick this model over a plain wall bed.

Does it come with a mattress?

No. The listing covers the bed frame and cabinet only, so budget for a queen mattress separately.

Is it safe around children?

The bed locks into the open position and folds up against the wall. Keep the fold mechanism clear and check the wall anchors are tight, as with any Murphy bed.