A Cabinet Bed is classified as a Murphy Bed by definition. Many customers ask that question as Vertical Murphy Beds is how most people classify a Murphy Bed but any hidden bed can be classified as one. A Cabinet Bed is Murphy Bed without the Installation or Anchoring Required. The other differences are Cabinet Beds come with a Tri Fold mattress included where as Vertical Murphy Beds have the added cost of a mattress. Cabinet Beds offer excellent value for money.