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Twin Cabinet Beds: The Smallest Footprint Option

By Eric Long·Founding editor, Cabinet Bed Authority·Updated May 12, 2026

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The short version

A twin cabinet bed takes a 38 × 75-inch (6-inch) mattress and is the narrowest, lowest-footprint option — best for a child’s room, a single guest, a home office, or a very tight space. Twins are rare in the category; Night & Day’s Murphy Express line is the main source. Expect $800–$1,500 retail. If the space can take a full or queen and adults will sleep there, size up; choose twin when the sleeper is one person or the room is genuinely small.


When a twin is the right call

  • A child’s or teen’s room — appropriate size, lower cost.
  • A single adult guest — comfortable for one.
  • A home office or hobby room that occasionally hosts one person.
  • A very tight space where even a full won’t deploy.

For adult-couple guests, choose full or queen instead.

Twin dimensions

Spec Twin
Mattress 38 × 75 in, ~6 in
Footprint narrowest in the category
Price $800–$1,500
Deploy clearance ~75 in front + cabinet depth

Measure before buying — How to Measure for a Cabinet Bed.

Who makes twin cabinet beds

Twins are uncommon — most makers focus on queens. Night & Day’s Murphy Express offers twin (and full); confirm current availability with a dealer. See the Manufacturer Census.


Keep researching — Size cluster

Queen Cabinet Beds · Full Cabinet Beds · Dimensions Database · How to Measure · Sizes Guide

Common questions

Do cabinet beds come in twin size?

Yes, but they’re rare. Night & Day’s Murphy Express line is the main twin source; most other makers are queen-only.

Who is a twin cabinet bed best for?

A child, a single adult guest, or a very tight room. For adult couples, choose full or queen.

How much does a twin cabinet bed cost?

$800–$1,500 retail. See the Price Index.


What to do next

Confirm the sleeper and the space, then size accordingly. Use the Finder below to reach a dealer who can source a twin.

Research & data behind this guide: Dimensions Database · Manufacturer Census · Price Index · Sizes Guide


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