Bestar Murphy Bed: Ceiling, Install and Weight Limits

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Quick answer

Bestar sells a full-size Murphy wall bed on Amazon, the “Full Size Murphy Wall Bed with Storage Cabinet and Drawout Shelf (81W).” Its listing is unusually detailed, and it shows what a real wall bed needs: a ceiling of at least 85.7 inches, a floor 87.8 inches deep when open, installation by a qualified person fixing it to both the wall and the floor, and a unit weight of 534 pounds. We read the listing on 2026-10-01 and have not tested the bed. Every figure comes from the listing, and where it is unclear we say so.

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The listing also says the bed is unsuitable for children or pets weighing less than 50 pounds. That is a notable safety limit, and it affects who should use it.

What the Bestar listing says

• Size and weight: a full size; item weight 534 pounds; item depth 88 inches, which matches the open reach. The cabinet is laminated engineered wood over a steel frame, with leg levelers.
• Ceiling and reach: it requires a minimum 85.7 inch ceiling, and the open bed extends 87.8 inches from the wall.
• Mounting: professional installation is required, with the unit secured to both the wall and the floor structure by two people. Installation involves attaching to wood studs or masonry, removing baseboards and drilling into the floor; holes can be concealed with baseboards 0.5 inches or thicker if the unit is later removed. It is not described as suitable for drywall alone.
• Mattress: designed for standard full mattresses 8 to 10 inches thick, 60 to 90 pounds, 54 by 75 inches; it excludes futons and box springs. A mattress is sold separately.
• Load: a maximum load capacity of 1,000 pounds with a mattress.
• Mechanism and comfort: a dual-piston system and flexible slat support.
• Storage and power: a cabinet with four shelves (two fixed, two adjustable) and a pull-out tray, and USB-A, USB-C and two AC power ports on the headboard under the shelf, plus dimmable LEDs.
• Warranty: a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty, manufactured in North America with globally sourced materials.

Two things are not in the text we read: the closed depth and the width in numbers (the title says 81W, meaning 81 inches wide), and a height other than the 85.7 inch ceiling minimum. Ask the seller if you need them.

How it compares with other options we read

The Bestar page for a different product, a Bestar Pur bookcase, shows a comparison chart of Bestar’s Murphy beds in the same range, with listed dimensions in height by width by depth: a full unit of 83.66 by 58.66 by 84.92 inches, a full unit with shelves 83.66 by 83.66 by 84.92, and queen units from 87.87 by 100.25 by 91.97 up to 87.87 by 125.28 by 91.97. We take these from a chart on another product’s page, so treat them as a pointer, not a spec for the bed we read. They show that Bestar’s queen units are wider and deeper than the full.

Fit check: a 10 by 11 foot room with 8 foot ceilings

The room is 120 inches deep, 132 inches wide and 96 inches high. The bed goes on the 132 inch wall.

• Ceiling: 96 − 85.7 = 10.3 inches of margin. A ceiling fan, a recessed light or a drop soffit could remove it, so measure at the wall where the bed will stand.
• Open reach: 87.8 inches from the wall leaves 120 − 87.8 = 32.2 inches in front of the foot of the bed. A rule of thumb for a walking route is 30 inches, so it clears by 2.2 inches. In a 108 inch deep room, 108 − 87.8 = 20.2 inches would not clear it.
• Width: the 81 inch unit takes 81 ÷ 132 = 61 percent of the wall, and leaves 51 inches for a window or a door. If the wall has a baseboard, the listing says it must be removed.
• Load: two adults at 360 pounds plus a 90 pound mattress is 450 pounds, which is 45 percent of the stated 1,000. The mattress range 60 to 90 pounds means the upper end is the number to use.

Floor and wall: because the unit weighs 534 pounds and is bolted to the wall and the floor, the structure matters. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2018 recall of one maker’s Murphy bed hardware kits was because the hardware that secured the wooden wall enclosures to the wall studs did not provide sufficient bracing, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. That recall concerns a different brand and kit, and Bestar’s listing describes anchoring to both wall and floor. It supports the view that a wall bed should be installed by a qualified person, as the listing says.

The 50 pound limit

The listing states that the product is unsuitable for children or pets weighing less than 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms). We read it as a safety warning: a wall bed is not a place for small children to sleep or play. If the home has toddlers, think hard before choosing any wall bed, and keep children away from the moving unit. The Anchor It! campaign from CPSC is about preventing furniture and TV tip-overs that injure children, and the same care applies here.

Mattress, care and warranty

A full mattress of 8 to 10 inches fits the listing’s range; a thicker one might not close. Mattresses sold in the U.S. are covered by the federal mattress flammability standards, 16 C.F.R. parts 1632 and 1633. The listing says the cabinet is laminated engineered wood and a related Bestar page says its laminated particle board is compliant with TSCA Title VI, the EPA’s rule for formaldehyde emissions from composite wood. The 10-year warranty is the maker’s claim; ask what it covers and who services it.

Preparing for install day

Because the listing requires professional installation by two people, plan the day. Clear the room, remove the baseboard at the install wall and have the installer confirm the studs or masonry. The listing says holes in the floor can later be hidden with baseboards 0.5 inches or thicker, which tells you the unit is meant to stay. Decide the final position first: moving a bed that is bolted to both wall and floor means patching holes.

Ask the installer about the 534 pound weight. Where the floor is old, check that the joists can carry it, and where the wall is plaster over brick, check the anchors. Keep the box and the manual, since a service call under the 10-year warranty may ask for them. Test the bed with the mattress in place, open and close it a few times, and check that the dual-piston system moves smoothly.

Who should consider it, and who should look elsewhere

• Good fit: an owner with an 8 foot ceiling and at least 88 inches of open depth, a stud or masonry wall and floor that can take anchors, and a willingness to hire an installer.
• Poor fit: a renter who cannot drill into the wall or floor, a room under 100 inches deep, or a home with small children.
• Alternatives: a chest-style Murphy bed that needs no mounting, such as the units in our queen Murphy bed and twin Murphy bed guides, or a DIY kit; see Murphy bed hardware.

How to choose

1. Measure ceiling, room depth and wall width, and compare with 85.7, 87.8 and 81 inches.
2. Confirm the wall and floor can take the anchors.
3. Budget for a qualified installer.
4. Check the mattress against the 8 to 10 inch, 60 to 90 pound range.
5. Weigh the 50 pound warning against who will use the room.

Frequently asked questions

How tall a ceiling does a Bestar Murphy bed need?

The full-size listing says a minimum of 85.7 inches.

How far does it stick out when open?

The listing says 87.8 inches from the wall.

Can I install it myself?

The listing says professional installation is required, with two people securing the unit to the wall and the floor.

What mattress does it take?

A standard full mattress, 54 by 75 inches, 8 to 10 inches thick, 60 to 90 pounds, sold separately.

Is it safe for children?

The listing says it is unsuitable for children or pets weighing less than 50 pounds.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• Rockler Recalls Murphy Bed Kits Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
• AnchorIt.gov
• Mattresses, Mattress Pads, & Mattress Sets (FAQ)
• Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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