What Are Wall Beds Called

A Murphy bed (in North America), also called a wall bed, pull down bed, fold-down bed, or hidden bed, is a bed that is hinged at one end to store vertically against the wall, or inside of a closet or cabinet.

What's the difference between a wall bed and a Murphy bed?

A traditional Murphy bed is wall- or floor-mounted and uses elaborate springs and metal frames to raise and lower the mattress. A traditional wall bed, on the other hand, also uses a spring mechanism and includes cabinets on either side of the bed, so the bed appears as a regular wall when in the upright position.

What is the back wall of a bed called?

Headboard. The headboard is a decorative piece that is either built into the bed frame or attaches to the side rails of the bed frame with bolts. A headboard can protect the wall behind the bed from abrasions or dirt and offers a backing for pillows.