Be Our Guest(s): Twin Bed Guest Rooms
See Why the Versatile Twin Could be the Best Choice for That Spare Room
The queen bed has long reigned over guest rooms the world over. But for households with a steady flow of visitors, it's not always the most practical or versatile choice.
Two twins, on the other hand, can cover the gamut of visitors, from kids to singles, a grandparent or two — heck, even a younger married couple from time to time. (Who knows? They might appreciate the chance to stretch out solo.) So before you automatically think queen for your guests, take another look at the twin.
Two twins, on the other hand, can cover the gamut of visitors, from kids to singles, a grandparent or two — heck, even a younger married couple from time to time. (Who knows? They might appreciate the chance to stretch out solo.) So before you automatically think queen for your guests, take another look at the twin.
This space demonstrates how to use bright colors in the bedroom and still remain appropriate for all ages.
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| Here's a sneaky idea: Dissuade visitors from peeking into a messy closet by sticking a table in front of it. Your cluttered secret will stay safe inside. |
If you've got a beach house, visitors are a sure thing. This room is inspired by its beach-y surroundings without veering towards theme-y.
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| This is actually a vacation bedroom for three teenage girls in New York, but it could work for anyone. Notice the daybed on the right? Room for one more overnight guest! |
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| A collection of prints adds character but doesn't overwhelm the room with the owner's personal taste. |
| I wish I had this room for when my fiance's friends come to visit. It is high on "manly" (it's in a yacht after all) and this way nobody has to share a bed or sleep on the couch. |
Twin beds are just wide enough for deep drawers. Include some and guests will always have extra blankets close at hand.
The perfect setup for a vacation cabin in the woods.
Girlie, but not drowning in pink.
Neutral colors are always a safe bet for keeping things gender neutral, too.
Twin beds are also more versatile when it comes to positioning in a small room. Here, a queen-sized bed might block the bathroom door.
For a little color, light blue is a restful shade that most everyone can agree on.
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by SB Architects
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| For the young and young at heart? Okay, so a bunk bed might be a hard sell for adult guests, but if the view to the left is a stunner, I imagine you'd have some takers.
More ideas for the guest room: 15 Ways to Pamper Your Guest 7 Ways to Take a Guest Room from Good to Great The Well-Appointed Guest Room |
Comments
Weaver Home Photography Love this idea book. Thanks for the inspiration!
2 years ago · Like
Tonia Bozeman I do a lot of thrifting and antique shopping and twin beds is what you find most often. I have an extra bedroom and I have considered twin beds. Thanks for the reminder.
2 years ago · Like
linensandlaurel We moved from the east coast to the SF Bay area and decided more people would visit here than Stowe, VT, so we kept our twin beds for just this reason. I do have them in separate bedrooms now, but they are too short for our 6'3" college living son on his visits. Thanks for the inspiration. I will be moving them back into one room for guests and finding a new solution for "his" room.
2 years ago · Like
garyandpenny This is a great idea book. I notice that the layouts are symmetrical for both beds with the exception of one, does anyone have some other good examples of asymmetrical layouts?
2 years ago · Like
Jan J I loved the look of every one of these bedrooms! Think I am going to rethink the queen bed when we redo our guest room. Thanks for the great post.
2 years ago · Like
patscats2 I love the "girlie, not drowning in pink" decor. I hate that first photo with the beds up against the window. I have a thing about beds blocking windows. It's terrible FS and I can't sleep in a bed that is positioned up against a window.
2 years ago · Like
Patricia Great ideas for twin beds. I bought extra long twin beds for the guest room and it has worked for all.
2 years ago · Like
Laura Pollard, Designer/PM, Bravehart Building One twin hides the electrical panel for the cottage! Guess which one. Both walls were bumped out and fitted with identical prints- but the panel and panel door are behind one! 
2 years ago · Like
debisue I'm planning on twin beds in our new house guest room (the other guest room will have a queen) I love the simple ideas since our style is more modern. thanks
2 years ago · Like
jal314 Another good thing about twin beds is they can be pushed together to make a king when needed.
2 years ago · Like
PamDesigns 3D I just purchased a daybed for our guest room with a trundle that pops up so that you can make the two twin sized mattresses into a king bed. It didn't occur to me that I could also just make them up into a pair of twin beds. Thanks for the inspiration! Now I have three options instead of two.
2 years ago · Like
rearranger I recently finished a bonus room in my basement and am using 2 twin beds in a corner like an "L" shaped sofa. Have had many out of town family guests on weekends, and everyone loves it. Lots of floor space for kids to play and a versatile sleeping area, as some even push the beds together .
2 years ago · Like
Lily Gahagan Thanks for the insight, rearranger! Sounds like there are a lot of possibilities for your arrangement.
2 years ago · Like
Danielle What a terrific idea for one guest room, twin beds! Will work perfectly, thanks for the inspiration.
2 years ago · Like
Ideabook published on Jan. 28, 2011.
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