Murphy Bed Desk Build (DIY Tutorial + Free Plans)

Learn how to build a functional Murphy bed desk with this step-by-step tutorial and free printable plans. Perfect for creating a dual-purpose office and guest room!

This post was originally published in 2016 and has been updated with improved instructions to make it easier to follow along as you build your own Murphy bed desk. 10 years later and this entire unit is still just as great as the day we installed it!

DIY Murphy Bed Desk Build

Hey everyone! Last week, I shared how I teamed up with Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and PureBond plywood to build a gorgeous modern farmhouse Murphy bed for my office.

Today, I’m continuing that project and sharing how to build the desk portion of the Murphy bed, along with the free printable plans.

Designing this desk took some careful planning. I had a few important things to consider:

• The Murphy bed still needed to fully open and close
• The room door needed to function properly
• There had to be enough space to comfortably sit at the desk—even when the bed was down

In the end, I landed on a 20″ deep desktop—slightly narrower than standard, but still very functional.

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