Why Murphy Beds Are Perfect for Rental Properties
If you own a holiday apartment, an Airbnb or a serviced rental, every square metre counts. A Murphy bed – also known as a wall bed – folds flat against the wall when not in use, giving your guests a spacious living area by day and a proper, comfortable bed by night. No compromises, no sofa beds that leave guests with a sore back. Just clever use of space.
In this guide we’ll show you which Murphy bed works best for a rental property – and why the right choice can directly increase your nightly rate. Browse our full range of Murphy beds to see all available options.
1. More Sleeping Capacity = Higher Nightly Rate
The maths is simple: a studio or one-bedroom apartment that sleeps four earns significantly more per night than one that sleeps two. A Murphy bed in the living room adds a full-size sleeping space without permanently sacrificing the lounge area. Your guests get a proper bedroom experience – and you can charge accordingly.
Properties with a Murphy bed consistently attract:
- Families with children who need an extra bed
- Groups of friends splitting the cost
- Business travellers who want a proper workspace by day
- Couples who want a sofa to relax on – not just a bedroom
2. The Best Murphy Bed for Holiday Apartments: Sofa Model
For most rental properties, the Genius Murphy Bed with Sofa is the obvious choice. By day it’s a full-size sofa – by night it unfolds into a proper 140 × 200 cm double bed. No extra furniture needed, no storage issues, no awkward folding mattress.
Available in five finishes – White Matt, White Gloss, Congo, Oiled Oak and Black & Lancelot Oak – so it fits any interior style, from Scandi minimalism to urban loft.
See all colour options in our Murphy beds with sofa collection.
3. For Business Travellers: Murphy Bed with Desk
Targeting digital nomads, business guests or longer stays? The Genius Murphy Bed with Desk is your answer. It’s a genuine workspace, not a shelf.
Available in 120 × 200 cm and 140 × 200 cm, with optional wardrobe units on either side for full storage integration.
Browse the full range in our Murphy beds with desk collection.
4. The Extra Bed for Families – Basic Vertical Murphy Bed
If your apartment already has a main bedroom and you simply need an extra sleeping space for children or additional guests, the Basic Vertical Murphy Bed is a cost-effective solution. Available in 90, 120 and 140 × 200 cm – so you can add a child-size single or a full double, depending on your needs.
It takes up minimal wall space when folded and requires no tools to operate – guests can manage it entirely on their own.
See all finishes in our vertical Murphy beds collection.
5. Easy for Guests – No Tools, No Instructions
One of the biggest concerns for rental property owners is: will guests actually be able to use it? The answer is yes. All Genius and Basic Murphy beds use a balanced spring mechanism that makes folding and unfolding effortless – one person can do it in seconds. No tools, no assembly, no instruction manual required.
This matters in a rental context: the last thing you want is a guest calling at midnight because they can’t figure out the bed.
6. Which Size to Choose: 120 vs 140 cm?
- 90 × 200 cm – ideal as a kids’ extra bed or for solo travellers. Takes up the least wall space
- 120 × 200 cm – a comfortable single for adults or a snug double for a couple. The most popular choice for studios
- 140 × 200 cm – a proper double. The right choice if you want to attract couples or families. Standard in the sofa model
Summary – Which Murphy Bed for Your Property?
- Holiday apartment, Airbnb, families welcome – Genius Murphy Bed with Sofa 140 × 200 cm
- Business travel or longer stays – Genius Murphy Bed with Desk 120 or 140 × 200 cm
- Extra bed for children or solo guests – Basic Vertical Murphy Bed 90 or 120 × 200 cm
Ready to upgrade your rental property? Browse our full Murphy beds collection, explore sofa models or check out desk models. Whatever your property type – we have the right solution to maximise your space and your nightly rate.