Murphy Beds & Custom Storage
A Murphy bed done properly is not a novelty — it is a serious piece of joinery that makes a room perform two jobs without looking like either one is compromised. We design and build custom Murphy beds with integrated wardrobe and storage cabinetry so that when the bed is packed away, the room reads as a resolved, finished space. When it is down, it works like a proper bedroom. The joinery around it is what makes that possible. We are a family-run, NSW licensed business (contractor licence 383725C) with 12 years behind us, and we design, build and install everything ourselves, so there is a single point of contact from the first measure to the final handover. You get a fixed-price quote with no vague allowances and a clear start and finish date, with most Murphy bed and storage projects running around a three-week turnaround. Whether the Murphy bed is a standalone wall or part of a wider renovation, the process is the same: start online, measure properly once the direction is agreed, plan the full wall around how the room is actually used, then build it to the real dimensions of the space so the bed folds away cleanly and the room works every day.
Murphy bed and storage joinery we build
- Queen and king size Murphy beds built to suit the wall and ceiling height of the room
- Integrated wardrobe and storage cabinetry along the top and both sides of the Murphy bed frame
- Matching joinery finish throughout so the unit reads as a single resolved wall rather than separate pieces
- Built-in shelving, display and closed storage designed around how the room is used day to day
- Hallway, entry and utility storage joinery that improves circulation and keeps high-traffic areas clear
- Storage joinery that carries the same finish and profile as the wider home fitout
The joinery around the bed is what makes it work
A Murphy bed on its own is a mechanism. Custom cabinetry built around it — wardrobe panels along the sides, overhead storage above, matching door fronts — is what makes the room feel intentional rather than improvised. We design the full wall as one scope so the proportions, finish and hardware all work together.
Queen size, built to the room
We build queen size Murphy beds as the standard — sized to the actual wall height and ceiling rather than a catalogue dimension. The bed frame, mattress clearance and surrounding cabinetry are all planned together from the start so nothing is an afterthought.
A room that does more than one job
Murphy beds are most valuable in Sydney apartments and compact homes where a spare room, study or living space needs to also sleep guests without being dedicated to it full time. When the joinery is right, the transition between modes is easy and the room does not look like either use is being sacrificed.
How the process works
Every Murphy bed and storage project follows the same clear sequence so you always know where it stands. It starts online — we go through your photos, rough measurements and what the room needs to do, and give you an indicative range before anyone comes out. Once the direction is agreed, we come out and measure the room properly — wall height and width, ceiling, skirting and any awkward angles — and confirm mattress and clearance dimensions. Then we plan the full wall and work up the design, which you sign off before anything is ordered, so changes cost nothing at that stage. Once the design is locked in, the cabinetry and bed mechanism go into manufacture and we schedule the install. Finally we fit and hand over, with most projects running around a three-week turnaround. You get a start date and a finish date upfront, not a vague window.
Finishes and materials we work with
- Timber-look and warm laminate finishes — including Polytec Chifley (Boston Oak) as used in the Darlinghurst fitout
- Painted polyurethane for a cleaner, quieter built-in look that sits against walls and ceilings without visual weight
- Two-tone layouts combining open shelving, closed cabinetry and wardrobe sections within the same wall
- Hardware and soft-close mechanisms matched to the wider joinery spec throughout the home
Frequently asked questions
What size Murphy beds do you build?
Queen size is our standard build. We size the bed, frame and surrounding cabinetry to the actual wall and ceiling height of the room so everything is proportioned properly — not trimmed to fit a catalogue spec.
Can storage and wardrobe joinery be built into the same wall as the Murphy bed?
Yes — that is the most common scope we do. Wardrobe panels along the sides, overhead storage above, and closed cabinetry integrated into the unit so the whole wall reads as one resolved piece of joinery.
Do Murphy beds work in apartments?
Yes, and that is usually where they make the most sense. Sydney apartments that need a guest room without dedicating a full room to it are exactly the right application. When the joinery is designed properly the room does not look like a Murphy bed room — it looks like a study or living space that also happens to sleep guests comfortably.
Can the Murphy bed joinery match the rest of the home fitout?
Yes. When the Murphy bed is part of a broader renovation or joinery scope we carry the same finish, profile and hardware direction across every room so the result feels cohesive, not like individual pieces bought separately.
Do you also build general storage and shelving?
Yes. Built-in shelving, book walls, hallway storage, utility cupboards and display joinery are a regular part of what we build — often alongside a kitchen, wardrobe or renovation scope.
Why choose InsideOut for a Murphy bed or custom storage in Sydney?
We are a family-run, NSW licensed business (contractor licence 383725C) with 12 years of joinery work behind us. We design, build and install everything ourselves, so you have a single point of contact from the first measure through to the final handover rather than juggling separate trades. You get a fixed-price, itemised quote with no vague allowances, a clear start date and finish date, and most projects run around a three-week turnaround. Because we control the whole job, the Murphy bed and surrounding cabinetry are built to the actual dimensions of your room, fitted correctly the first time, and finished to a standard we are happy to put our name on.
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InsideOut Joinery & Renos is a family-run custom joinery and renovation business based in Liverpool, Sydney NSW 2170, serving homeowners Sydney-wide. Call 02 5000 0402 or email info@insideoutjoinery.au. One point of contact — we organise and manage every trade on your job, with quick turnaround and 12 years of experience. Licensed contractor — licence 383725C, ABN 62 912 909 739.