AFI, Southampton Murphy Bed Chest Queen with 6" Mattress & Drawer, Grey

We were very nervous about buying a Murphy bed that we had to put together. We had read many reviews about other Murphy beds coming damaged and the instructions were difficult to follow. The boxes did have some dings in them, but the pieces were so well packed that there was not any damage to the bed itself. It did come in 5 boxes and they weren’t labeled as to which one had the instructions, so we did have to open all the boxes before we could start. We had a “handyman” put it together for us and it took him about 2.5 hours. He thought the directions were confusing at times, but on the whole he thought it went really well. We have not slept on the mattress yet and we are considering adding a foam topper for more comfort, but haven’t decided yet. We would highly recommend this product. It is beautiful and well built.

For pre-fab furniture for the price/with mattress seems like it was a solid purchase. We did have trouble with some parts/drill holes not lining up but company was quick to send replacement pieces. Over all not too bad to put together. Looks nice when tucked in cabinet and easy to fold out for the bed. We have first guest to try it out next weekend, but I did take a quick nap on it and it was fine.

This is a well-designed and attractive unit that works great in the guest bedroom. It was packaged extremely well with foam and formed cardboard that protected the pieces (and their corners) very well. Assembly was a snap, though it does take a couple of hours, all parts fit perfectly and it even came with spare hardware too. The cabinet is solid wood with particle board used sparingly for the back cover piece, etc. It is simple to open/close the bed and the design provides for a very stable base. The drawer pulls out and its frame supports the base of the bed on both sides as well as top/bottom, an excellent design compared to other manufacturers. Two adults were quite comfortable and the bed was plenty stable/strong/durable. These features made this product better than many we saw that were 2x or 3x the price, it also includes an outlet & USB which is a useful feature. We also like the fact that the 1/2 of the top also flips open, reducing the feeling of being 'boxed-in' when you lay on the mattress. All-in-all, this is a great, fully complete unit that is well-constructed and reasonably priced.

WARNING: DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I bought this thinking it would be a wonderful way to move in to a new place. I figured, my wife and I can set this up and have a cozy bed to sleep on while we do move in inspection logistics, etc. The first time it showed up, one of the five packages didn’t arrive! I contacted support as the package that did not arrive was the mattress. We ended up on a cold air mattress instead. I wish that had been the end of it. Amazon sent an entire set of 5 more packages containing another entire Murphy bed. When I went to put together the original one, I found that so many parts were missing or damaged that I would not have been able to construct this without at least two whole bed sets. The mattress is thinner than advertised, has slots so it folds which make it less comfortable, and certain screws were too long causing the bed to scratch and nearly destroy itself when used as advertised! Now it has been weeks of process to get Amazon to come remove this product, refund us, and generally restore our new home to peace and happiness. This is the worst experience I have ever had with an Amazon product or frankly any build yourself furniture! Again, I warn you: do not buy this product.

I have been looking for a quality and beautiful Murphy Cabinet bed for a while. I have also slept on a few and knew I wanted good quality furniture This is it! This allows me to use my loft/office and the cabinet bed as a complement to my desk. It is very sturdy! The assembly was done by my handywoman in about 3.5 hours by herself- she said the instructions were clear and it was fairly easy to assemble and great quality! I love this especially for anyone who needs a nice piece of furniture with limited space!

I was impressed by how extremely well it was packaged. Even so, there was minor damage that shouldn’t affect the assembly or aesthetics(pic). It was very easy for me to assemble. I love assembling things and I am meticulous about it as well. The mattress is thin, however it is adequate for my young visitors. They claim it is comfortable. I am 120lbs and find it comfortable to lay down on but it compresses completely to the wood if I sit or walk on it (only way to get to a lamp against the wall.) I bought the grey which I think looks really nice. The hardware that is attached to the frame, (pic)which allows the frame to be locked onto the cabinet, has a sharp edge. I may tape a washcloth with masking tape to it when I have guests outside my bubble, and after COVID-19. As others have stated, I was also missing the screws to attach the frame to the cabinet. The frame also does not match up evenly with the height of the cabinet.(pic) It is slightly off and may strip the screws out overtime from the uneven weight distribution. I am not handy enough to go to the hardware store and purchase the correct Size screws. And, with Covid Currently surging I am not comfortable going to a hardware store for help. Not to mention the company should send them to me anyways since they left them out. I immediately called the 1-800 number for help, and was told to email the company for faster service. I sent an email with details and photos. That was October 24. It’s December 9th, I’m still waiting and I can not close the bed until I get the screws. It’s in my Tiny office. Luckily you can not tell I’m sitting on the bed during Zoom meetings. Not being able to fold it out of the way is however becoming increasingly inconvenient. I would have preferred a regular and well built Murphy bed but we did not have the wall space to install in my tiny office. We bought the Queen size. It is very heavy and is difficult to move once assembled. We used a carpeted Dollie with 4 wheels to move it, while on its end, around the house and to its final destination. (Pic) If the bed was slightly better built, cabinet level with the frame to attach via 3 hinges and proper screws included or mailed to us, I would recommend. It looks really nice and seems well built for occasional use.

Best packing ever truly arrived damage free Easy to follow instructions. I’m 80 I assembled 95% alone , not a big deal All real wood ,enough said

Buyer beware! The frame and assembly are pretty straight forward BUT the mattress is a POS. A medium adult or larger child can feel the slats that support the mattress. I'll have to find something different.