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Yes, I would ditch the full-sized bed. Just because one has something doesn't mean they HAVE to use or live with it. Maybe someone with a twin will swap. Maybe give it away or sell it. I never use stuff just to "make do" if I really care about the result.
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Originally Posted by WorldKlas
I weigh 140 lbs, and my DH weighs 165 lbs. So, both normal sized people. My MIL had a full sized bed and we could not comfortably share it. We would find any excuse to book a hotel room when we visited and it got her upset. So finally we bought an air mattress and left it at her place so one of us could sleep on that. Anyone who has hot flashes, or is a restless sleeper cannot comfortably share a full sized bed. Women get hot flashes from their late 40's onward; that's excluding a lot of people from sleeping comfortably if they have to share a full sized bed.
Really recommend if using a full, get another bed or futon too.
Well, that's ^^^ what a bunch of us recommended earlier in this thread, and seems to be what the OP will do: have TWO beds in this room. And from the beginning she was thinking she would probably do that, with one of the beds being the full-size one that she already HAS. So the question was more, will 2 full-size beds fit? (And the answer is yes, if you read previous posts.) I think the OP briefly considered a full-size and a twin, but I don't think that would work well (and that seems to be a consensus).
It sounds like you thought there would be only 1 bed and it would be full-size? That's not the case. I am wondering if you missed a few posts where these things were suggested?
(But also, again, a full-size bed for most couples would be perfectly fine for the short term. I'm 58 and had hot flashes for a few months, then never again. Not all women have them from their late 40s, on [although I'm sure many do, and it must be miserable].)
So why the two beds and why am I considering two full sized beds? My parents are the most common visitors. They're elderly and prefer to sleep in their own beds now. The two bed option would give them each their own bed. I am 100% leaning towards doing two full beds, I just wanted it to not look stupid or shoved in there. Even though it's just a guest house, I do like to fluff my nest, so to speak so I would like it to look nice. Many of you have provided some very pretty examples. I really like the idea of doing iron/metal beds with a open headboard which would not block the window visually too much.
Of note, buying the uber expensive full sized mattress set was actually a bit of a mistake but one I had to eat. I purchased what I thought was a new queen set for my daughter when we were in the process of moving. Had it delivered but the bed frame itself was taking longer. We kept looking at it askance because it seemed smaller but I was so sure I bought the right size and our linens were in boxes so we were just using temporary blankets (which would also have told us it was the wrong size). For the week until her frame was delivered, she slept in it (thus now past the point of return). Once the bed frame was delivered, we quickly discovered our error which led to yet another mattress set purchase. There's no way I'm going to throw away over a $1000 and not use this full sized mattress set somehow. Enter the guest house.
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So why the two beds and why am I considering two full sized beds? My parents are the most common visitors. They're elderly and prefer to sleep in their own beds now. The two bed option would give them each their own bed. I am 100% leaning towards doing two full beds, I just wanted it to not look stupid or shoved in there. Even though it's just a guest house, I do like to fluff my nest, so to speak so I would like it to look nice. Many of you have provided some very pretty examples. I really like the idea of doing iron/metal beds with a open headboard which would not block the window visually too much.
Of note, buying the uber expensive full sized mattress set was actually a bit of a mistake but one I had to eat. I purchased what I thought was a new queen set for my daughter when we were in the process of moving. Had it delivered but the bed frame itself was taking longer. We kept looking at it askance because it seemed smaller but I was so sure I bought the right size and our linens were in boxes so we were just using temporary blankets (which would also have told us it was the wrong size). For the week until her frame was delivered, she slept in it (thus now past the point of return). Once the bed frame was delivered, we quickly discovered our error which led to yet another mattress set purchase. There's no way I'm going to throw away over a $1000 and not use this full sized mattress set somehow. Enter the guest house.
I don't blame you! I personally think the 2 full beds is perfect for your parents.
Yes, I would ditch the full-sized bed. Just because one has something doesn't mean they HAVE to use or live with it. Maybe someone with a twin will swap. Maybe give it away or sell it. I never use stuff just to "make do" if I really care about the result.
Ditto. I would probably put one queen size bed in the room and make another sleeping option in the living room.
What is the purpose of the guest house? Adult children with their children? Multiple Adult couples? I hate sharing a room with another adult couple or children. If I was in that predicament, I would not want two beds in the room.
normally you don't want a bed up against a window. it makes people feel ill at ease. if you follow that you're basically left with the two walls opposite each other. do you really need two beds? could you have the bed you already own against one wall and put a day bed or pull out sofa on the other wall?
I would consider putting the bed opposite the windowless wall. Against the windowless wall, i'd put a hidabed. Above the hideabedi'd hang a TV. Once you do that, you can arrange everthing else around those pieces.
I don't think you need a bureau unless you normally have guests stay over a week. You seem to have a nice closet for guests to use.
In terms of decoratng, I recommend using your regular style. I think you'll want an sizeable area rug and at least one piece of art for a blank stretch of wall. You also need bedside tables with lighting, a trash can, a mirror that is well lit and perhapss a mini fridge. Don't forget to add a place to charge personal electronics.
I recommend thnking about comfort things first. What thngs do you like to see in a guest room? Then work around the things you know you want to supply, such as good lighting for bedside reading. Don't forget that guests need tissues, lighting, privacy, and a place to unpack a bag if they plan to stay longer than a day.
normally you don't want a bed up against a window. it makes people feel ill at ease. if you follow that you're basically left with the two walls opposite each other. do you really need two beds? could you have the bed you already own against one wall and put a day bed or pull out sofa on the other wall?
Utterly ridiculous (the bolded part). Where on earth are you getting this?!
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I would consider putting the bed opposite the windowless wall. Against the windowless wall, i'd put a hidabed. Above the hideabedi'd hang a TV. Once you do that, you can arrange everthing else around those pieces. ...
Silibran, did you read through this whole thread? The OP pretty much decided on TWO BEDS (that was probably the main question of this thread) so I can't figure out why you are writing about "the bed" ... (See, for example, post #33, which came after a discussion ...)
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