Another angle! Ignore the taped on sports posters 😂

It appears that he has selected a queen size bed. You are right, it would take up the whole room. I suggest that you get the measurements of the bed in question and tape it out on the floor so that he can see that there won't be much room for anything else.

I think that you could update the room with the existing furniture, perhaps adding a taller bookcase and a desk as well as replacing the rug. Let him pick a couple of framed posters to give it a more grownup look.

Maybe something like this full-size bed from Pottery Barn that can tuck into a corner. It looks like a platform bed and has storage.

Thank you! Yes, the picture I shared is a Queen but it would be a full 😊

IMO in that space even a full will take up too much space a nice twin XL will still allow spme room for other stuff. We have a small bedroom almost exactly that size and have international students that use that room and we found a twin XL allows a much better use of space I would do a whole wall of cabinets from Ikea for the wall where you have the low cabinet and the shelves that really say LR not kids room. Then the rest is up to him as afar as decor goes . Let him choose the bedding any interests he has use decals if possible as even at 10 his likes will change . I would choose the bed with a very simple head board . Does he actually use a desk , we have found our students use it to drop stuff on not to work at . Get a really good closet organiser and try to eliminate the dresser too

I'd opt for a compromise between the bed he wants + what'll work in that small space.

- Absolutely go with an XL Twin. It'll give him the length of a Qu/King bed but will leave him floor space.

- Look for a bed with a bookcase headboard for storage.

- Look for under-bed storage drawers.

- Pay particular attention to shoe storage -- shoes always seem to be lying about in kids' rooms.

- Yes to having him choose the bedding -- that's inexpensive enough that he can change it out as his preferences change.

- Consider a smaller rug under the bed -- maybe it'll give "the look" of a platform. Kinda.

- Consider a Ruggable (name brand), which is a two-part rug. The upper portion can be washed in home machine. With a teen boy, you might appreciate that.

- I know you said you're adding a bookshelf, but consider a Kindle for next birthday or Christmas. One of the big benefits is that he'll be able to store literally thousands of books in the space of ONE.

- In such a small room, I'd consider a mural on one wall -- mountains are easy to paint -- and a handful of hooks on the wall for function.

Thank you everyone! I think we would stick with a regular twin or go with a full. Our son is on the shorter side and I don' think we would need an XL. Ideally, we would love a bed with some storage. A compromise between us all is a must! Ha!

I have seen kids who were short when 10 grow like weeds he has min 8 more years of growth height wise . get the XL you will never regret it . I think the storage bed will lok heavy in the space and if you do the closet and the wall of cibbies then see what else you need for storgage. I really thinks kids spces should be for them the spaces do not need to go with the rest of the house at all so just get him involved . .

" Ignore the taped on sports posters"

Don't worry, they'll be replaced soon enough and not with other sports posters. Maybe women's volleyball sports posters. Don't reach too far under the new mattress, or you'll find your old Victoria's Secret catalog.

My kids (10 and 13) share a room that size. They have a twin bunk bed and while in concept they'd love to un-bunk it, two twins just takes up too much floor space for it to be worth it. I definitely wouldn't want a queen and even a full is probably pushing it. Would your son consider a loft bed? West Elm has some nice ones geared at tweens and teens. Otherwise a storage bed seems like a good option. Our bunk is from Room and Board, which has a nice set of modern beds if they're in your area, but like West Elm, they can be pricey. (We lucked into one on clearance when the color was discontinued.) We switched from IKEA Expedits to ladder bookshelves a couple of years ago and I really like how they work in the space. We actually have one that has a desk as well, and it tucks nicely against the wall to keep the floor space more open. We have a 5' x 8' rug in the room, but also considered 6' x 9'. Both can work depending on how you want to use the space. (My kids' room has an overabundance of doors and we wanted to be sure they were all clear of the rug, so we gave it a little more clearance at the edges.)

Who cares if there are sports posters taped to the wall? Tweens and teens are about individuating themselves from their parents. You've gotta throw the basics in here and then let him have at it.

Ask what about the platform bed appeals to him - the era, the wood, headboard storage, how low to the ground it is, how grown up it looks? Does this twin appeal?

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