The 8 Best Wall Beds in Australia

A wall bed is a mattress and frame that folds up into a cabinet or wall-mounted unit when not in use, freeing the floor space underneath for a home office, gym or living area during the day. Comparing the best wall beds australia has available means weighing how each one folds, what it looks like closed, and whether a mattress is included, since this is a category where the closed-cabinet appearance matters almost as much as the sleeping surface.

Two main styles cover the category. Vertical wall beds fold up and down like a cupboard door, standing upright against the wall when stowed, and suit rooms with enough ceiling height to fit the full cabinet length. Horizontal cabinet or chest beds fold outward from a low chest-height unit, opening more like a fold-out ottoman, and suit rooms with a lower ceiling or a preference for a piece that already looks like furniture when closed.

Weight capacity and mattress compatibility are the two numbers worth checking first. Capacities in this category run from roughly 270 to 360 kilograms (600 to 800 pounds), and most are built around a queen or full-size mattress with a maximum thickness of 15 to 20 centimetres (6 to 8 inches) once folded inside. Beyond that, check whether a mattress ships with the unit, how many storage drawers or shelves are built in, and whether a charging station is included for a bedside phone or lamp.

This guide compares vertical, horizontal and cabinet-style wall beds side by side, and pairs well with our guide to bed frames for anyone furnishing a permanent bedroom rather than a flexible, multi-use room.

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Best Wall Beds Australia Compared

Product	Link	Type	Best For	Key Spec
Queen Wall Bed in White	Check price	Vertical	Budget pick	250kg capacity, AU queen mattress
Vertical Wall Bed with Desk and Shelf	Check price	Vertical	Home office	Queen, optional desk and shelf
Full Size Murphy Bed with Storage and Charging Station	Check price	Horizontal chest	Charging station	2 AC, USB, Type-C, LED light
Murphy Bed Queen Hideaway with Tri-Fold Mattress	Check price	Horizontal chest	Guest rooms	Storage drawers, USB port
Modern Murphy Cabinet Bed with Top Cabinets	Check price	Horizontal chest	Overhead storage	2 top cabinets, 4 doors
Murphy Bed Chest with Mattress and Charging Station	Check price	Horizontal chest	Mattress included	6in gel memory foam mattress included
Wall Bed Cabinet with Bookshelf Towers	Check price	Vertical	Home library	2 five-layer cabinets, built-in LED light
Vertical Wall Bed with Open Platform Frame	Check price	Vertical	Minimalist design	Open frame, no cabinet doors

1. Queen Wall Bed in White – Best Budget Pick

This is a straightforward vertical wall bed: a gloss white cabinet that stands 208 centimetres tall when closed and folds down to reveal a queen-size sleeping platform on flexi-slats. It ships as a DIY flat-pack with all hardware included, and the black powder-coated metal frame is the main structural component rather than the cabinet panels.

Dual hydraulic pistons rated to 105 kilograms each do the lifting, with a slow-fall safety mechanism that controls the descent rather than letting the bed drop under its own weight. The whole unit is rated to 250 kilograms and built around Australia’s standard queen mattress size, up to 20 centimetres thick.

Being a flat-pack DIY build is the trade-off against the pre-assembled chest beds elsewhere in this guide, so budget time for assembly rather than expecting it ready to use on arrival. For a first wall bed on a tighter budget, that assembly time is a fair exchange for the lowest price point in this guide.

Pros

• Lowest price point of any genuine wall bed in this guide
• Dual hydraulic pistons with a slow-fall safety mechanism
• Built for Australia’s standard queen mattress size

Cons

• Ships as a DIY flat-pack requiring assembly
• Gloss white is the only finish available

Key specs: 167cm x 40cm x 208cm closed, 250kg capacity, fits AU queen mattress up to 20cm thick.

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2. Vertical Wall Bed with Desk and Shelf – Best for a Home Office

Built around a queen mattress footprint of 212 by 162 centimetres, this wall bed is designed from the outset to pair with a desk and a separate shelf tower, both sold as optional add-ons rather than bundled in. Closed, it reads as a plain cabinet rather than an obvious bed.

The desk attachment sits 40 centimetres deep and 70 centimetres high, positioned to fold out of the way when the bed comes down, while the optional top storage unit adds roughly 70 to 75 centimetres to the total closed height. Materials are described as low-emission, worth checking if anyone in the household is sensitive to new-furniture off-gassing.

Buying the desk and shelf as separate add-ons means the total cost climbs above the base bed price, and it also means checking compatibility before assuming they will fit. For a studio or one-room apartment that genuinely needs to function as a bedroom by night and an office by day, that modularity is the reason to choose this over a fixed one-piece cabinet.

Pros

• Desk and shelf accessories are designed specifically to pair with this bed
• Low-emission material claims for a room used as both bedroom and office
• Closed profile reads as a plain cabinet

Cons

• Desk and shelf are sold separately, adding to the total cost
• Maximum mattress thickness is a slim 15cm

Key specs: Bed footprint 212cm x 162cm (without desk), fits mattress up to 15cm thick, optional desk and top storage add-ons.

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3. Full Size Murphy Bed with Storage and Charging Station – Best Charging Station

This is a horizontal chest-style bed that folds outward from a low cabinet rather than standing upright, with a farmhouse-style wood-look finish and fixed universal wheels for repositioning it in the room. A reinforced anti-tip structure is built into the frame rather than relying on wall anchoring alone.

Two AC outlets, one USB port and one USB-C port are built into the unit, alongside LED lighting for nighttime visibility, covering more charging options than any other bed in this guide. Precision silent rails and reinforced alloy joints are behind the fold mechanism, and the listing estimates a two to three hour assembly for two adults.

That charging and lighting hardware adds genuine everyday convenience, but assembly is more involved than the pre-assembled chest beds elsewhere in this guide, closer to the DIY end of the category. For anyone who wants their phone, lamp and reading light all handled by the bed itself, the extra assembly time is a reasonable trade.

Pros

• Two AC outlets plus USB and USB-C charging built in
• LED lighting for nighttime visibility
• Wheels for repositioning the unit

Cons

• Assembly takes an estimated 2-3 hours for two adults
• Mattress not included

Key specs: Full size, 2 AC + USB + USB-C ports, built-in LED lighting, anti-tip frame structure.

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4. Murphy Bed Queen Hideaway with Tri-Fold Mattress – Best for Guest Rooms

Finished with a rattan-textured front and sleek lines, this queen chest bed is built to double as a display surface for decor when closed, with its compartment holding a tri-fold mattress out of sight. Large drawers built into the base handle pillows, linen or general storage.

A single built-in USB port covers basic device charging, and the whole unit arrives in two packages with assembly instructions for a home setup rather than professional installation. The rattan finish is designed to sit comfortably in both modern and more traditional room styles.

A single USB port is more modest than the multi-port charging stations elsewhere in this guide, but the trade-off is a genuinely furniture-like appearance when closed, useful in a room that doubles as a lounge or study rather than looking purely functional. For an occasional guest room that needs to look presentable the rest of the time, that appearance is the priority.

Pros

• Doubles as a display surface and storage drawers when closed
• Rattan finish suits both modern and traditional rooms
• Tri-fold mattress compartment keeps bedding out of sight

Cons

• Only one USB port, fewer charging options than other chest beds in this guide
• Mattress not included

Key specs: 80.6in x 63in x 41.3in, rattan finish, storage drawers, single USB port.

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5. Modern Murphy Cabinet Bed with Top Cabinets – Best Overhead Storage

Two top cabinets with four doors sit above this chest bed’s main folding section, adding genuine wardrobe-style storage that most horizontal wall beds in this guide skip entirely. The frame is built from solid plywood and MDF rather than particleboard, and the whole piece operates with a simple pull-and-flip mechanism.

Flexible slats support the mattress directly, following the body’s curves rather than needing a separate base, and the overhead cabinets are sized for folded clothes, bedding or books rather than just small items. No box spring is needed at any point.

The overhead cabinets add height and visual bulk compared with the plainer chest beds in this guide, so it suits a room with the ceiling clearance to spare rather than a low-ceilinged space. For anyone who wants a wall bed to double as genuine bedroom storage rather than just a fold-away mattress, that extra height earns its place.

Pros

• Two top cabinets with four doors add genuine wardrobe-style storage
• Solid plywood and MDF construction rather than particleboard
• Flexible slats need no separate box spring

Cons

• Extra cabinets add height and bulk versus plainer chest beds in this guide
• Mattress not included

Key specs: 77.5in x 60.4in x 83.9in as a bed, 2 top cabinets with 4 doors, plywood and MDF construction.

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6. Murphy Bed Chest with Mattress and Charging Station – Best with Mattress Included

Built from solid wood and veneer, this chest bed is the only one in this guide that arrives with its own mattress: a 6-inch gel-infused memory foam design combining 5 inches of support foam with 1 inch of cooling memory foam on top. An extra-large drawer built into the base handles blankets and pillows.

A built-in power source with a 9-foot cord and two USB ports covers charging, and the whole unit is rated to 800 pounds (roughly 363 kilograms), among the highest capacities in this guide. No wall mounting is required, so it can be positioned as free-standing furniture.

Including a real mattress rather than requiring a separate purchase is the standout reason to choose this over the mattress-not-included chest beds elsewhere in this guide, and the price reflects that bundled value. For anyone who wants one purchase to cover the whole sleeping setup, that bundling is worth the premium.

Pros

• Includes its own gel-infused memory foam mattress
• 800lb weight capacity, among the highest in this guide
• Built-in power source with two USB ports

Cons

• Solid wood construction and included mattress make this the most expensive pick in this guide
• No wall mounting means it takes up floor footprint even closed

Key specs: 24.38in x 62.5in x 40.75in closed, includes 6in memory foam mattress, 800lb capacity, USB charging.

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7. Wall Bed Cabinet with Bookshelf Towers – Best for a Home Library

Flanked by two five-layer cabinet towers, this vertical wall bed looks like a built-in bookshelf wall until the centre panel folds down. A built-in LED light sits invisibly in the top of the unit, doubling as a soft night lamp for reading in bed.

The mattress support uses flexible slats rated for a mattress up to 8 inches thick, and the whole mechanism runs on a dual-piston metal folding system built for repeated daily lifting and lowering. Industrial-grade laminated MDF and plywood make up the main structure.

The flanking bookshelf towers add real storage and a genuine library look, but they also mean this is the widest closed footprint of any bed in this guide, so it needs a wall long enough to fit both towers either side. For a study or reading room that wants shelving and a bed in one wall, that width is the point rather than a drawback.

Pros

• Flanking bookshelf towers double as genuine storage and display space
• Built-in LED light doubles as a reading lamp
• Dual-piston mechanism built for daily use

Cons

• Widest closed footprint of any bed in this guide
• Some assembly required

Key specs: 97.3in x 84.6in x 88.5in as a bed, 2 five-layer cabinet towers, built-in LED light, fits mattress up to 8in thick.

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8. Vertical Wall Bed with Open Platform Frame – Best Minimalist Design

Rather than enclosing the mattress behind cabinet doors, this wall bed uses an open platform frame that the mattress and sheets sit directly into, giving it a plainer, more minimalist look than the boxed cabinet designs elsewhere in this guide. A metal bed frame provides the main structural stability.

High-quality pine slats support the mattress, and the folding rod mechanism is built to withstand repeated long-term folding. Weight capacity is rated to 600 pounds (around 272 kilograms), and the connection between the bed and its housing is designed to turn smoothly without excess wear at the pivot point.

Without enclosing cabinet doors, there’s less protection for the mattress from dust when folded away compared with the fully-boxed designs in this guide, but the trade-off is a simpler, lower-profile look that suits a minimalist room better than a bulky cabinet front. For anyone who prioritises a clean, uncluttered look over hidden storage, that open design is the better fit.

Pros

• Minimalist open-frame look suits a plainer room than a boxed cabinet
• Pine slat support with a durable folding rod mechanism
• Smooth-turning connection between bed and housing

Cons

• No enclosing doors means less dust protection for a stored mattress
• Some assembly required

Key specs: 82.2in x 68in x 68.8in, pine slat support, 600lb capacity, metal frame.

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How to Choose a Best Wall Bed

Decide between a vertical and a horizontal chest design based on ceiling height and room shape. A vertical wall bed needs enough wall height to fit the full cabinet standing upright, while a horizontal chest bed stays low and wide, folding outward rather than downward. Measure the actual wall space before assuming either style will fit.

Check whether a mattress is included before comparing prices. Most wall beds in this category are sold as the frame and cabinet only, leaving the mattress as a separate purchase, while a small number bundle a fitted foam mattress into the price. Factor in that extra cost when a listing looks unusually affordable next to the rest of the category.

Weight capacity should match the heaviest likely sleeper, not just the mattress. Capacities in this category range from roughly 250 to 360 kilograms, and that figure covers the combined weight of the mattress, bedding and whoever is sleeping on it. A single occasional guest bed can get away with a lower rating; a bed used nightly by an adult benefits from the higher end of that range.

A built-in charging station is worth having when the bed sits in a studio or one-room apartment. Several beds in this category build in AC outlets, USB and USB-C ports, useful when the wall bed’s position becomes the only practical spot for an overnight phone charge or bedside lamp. A bed without one just means running an extension cord to the nearest wall outlet instead.

Assembly effort varies more in this category than in ordinary bed frames. Some wall beds arrive pre-assembled as a complete chest, while others are genuine flat-pack builds needing several hours and two people to put together safely, given the weight of the folding mechanism. Check the listing’s assembly time estimate before assuming a same-day setup.

A wall bed and a sofa bed solve the same space problem differently. A sofa bed looks and functions as regular seating during the day and unfolds flat for sleeping, while a wall bed disappears into a cabinet and gives back the full floor space underneath rather than just converting the furniture on top of it. A room that needs genuine daytime floor space, for yoga or a home gym, is better served by a wall bed; a room that just needs a couch that occasionally sleeps a guest may prefer a sofa bed instead.

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Verdict

The Queen Wall Bed in White covers the basics at the lowest cost of entry in this guide, a fair starting point for a first wall bed on a flat-pack budget. Anyone who wants one purchase to cover the whole sleeping setup is better served by the Murphy Bed Chest with Mattress and Charging Station, which is the only pick here that arrives with its own mattress, while a studio that needs to double as a home office during the day gets the most out of the Vertical Wall Bed with Desk and Shelf.