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Twin Murphy Cabinet Beds: Night and Day Orion vs Siesta Desk Bed (2026)
Short answer: choose the Night and Day Orion if you want a classic cabinet that opens to a twin or full bed. Choose the Night and Day Siesta Desk Bed if you need a real standing-height desk by day that turns into a twin bed at night. Both are free-standing rubberwood cabinets that convert in under a minute, with no wall mounting.
Orion vs Siesta at a glance
| Orion | Siesta Desk Bed | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed size | Twin or Full | Twin |
| Closed size (W x D x H) | Twin 42.4" x 20.5" x 36"; Full 59.7" x 20.5" x 36" | 63.5" x 28.3" x 42" |
| Open length | 76.5" | 77.3" |
| Daytime use | Cabinet | Standing-height desk with bookshelves on both sides |
| Mattress | Optional 4-inch tri-fold gel memory foam (Complete Set or Cabinet Only) | Gel memory foam, included in the Complete set |
| Built-in outlets and USB | No | Yes |
| Weight capacity | Up to 500 lbs | ā |
| Hidden storage | About 6 inches for bedding and pillows | Bookshelves |
| Finishes | Cherry, Chocolate, Natural, Stonewash, White | Black Walnut, Chocolate, Stonewash, Vintage White |
| Warranty | 10 yr cabinet, 3 yr mattress | See product page |
A dash means the spec is not published on the product page.
Night and Day Orion: twin or full in one cabinet
The Orion comes in both twin and full. It is made of solid rubberwood, rated for up to 500 lbs, and it sits 11 inches off the floor at the siderails for easy access and mattress ventilation. It has about 6 inches of hidden storage for bedding. You can buy it as a Complete Set with a 4-inch tri-fold gel memory foam mattress, or as Cabinet Only. It has no power or USB module.
Night and Day Siesta: a desk that becomes a bed
The Siesta is a real standing-height desk with bookshelves on both sides, and it converts into a twin bed in under a minute. It has built-in electrical outlets and USB ports, which makes it a good fit for a home office. The Complete set includes a gel memory foam mattress, and a matching Siesta 30-inch counter stool is an optional add-on.
Which one should you buy?
- Need a full-size bed: Orion.
- Working from home in a guest room: Siesta Desk Bed.
- Want to charge a phone at the bed: Siesta Desk Bed.
- Comparing desk beds: see Murphy Bed with Desk: Siesta vs Artisan.
- Need a queen instead: see Murphy Cube vs Clover vs Poppy.
Browse all twin cabinet beds, or compare every model in our cabinet Murphy bed comparison chart.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Orion come in queen?
No. The Orion is offered in twin and full only.
Do these beds need to be attached to the wall?
No. Both are free-standing and convert in under a minute.
Are the Siesta counter stools included?
No. They are an optional add-on you can select on the product page.
Questions? Call or text (916) 262-7257 or email support@archicfurniture.com.
