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09.06.19, 15:30 PM General Topics
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Decorating a small guest bedroom that will allow for a queen bed, max. What should I think about? Must haves...nightstand? Chair? Should I definitely go with the queen even though it'll make room feel cramped a bit? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.06.19, 03:30 PM Flag
 

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Get a full sized bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:36 PM Flag
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op. Will two people sleep in that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:37 PM Flag
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For a short stay, sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:39 PM Flag
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i like to think i am chill, but I am no longer able to sleep in a full-size with DH. If OP, I would stretch for the queen and limit all else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:00 PM Flag
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OP. What do you think of two twins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:43 PM Flag
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I think that's going to take up more space than a single Queen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:57 PM Flag
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this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:16 PM Flag
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2 twins = king. maybe a trundle? who will be using this bed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:04 PM Flag
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technically 2 XL twins = king, I was just researching this a few days ago. Thinking about getting two XL twins for my bed instead of another king mattress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:45 PM Flag
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so 2 twins = slightly smaller king, whatever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 02:00 PM Flag
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Guest room at our country house has two twins. It's more space for the beds, but you only need one night stand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 03:56 AM Flag
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I slept in a full size with DH for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:08 PM Flag
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NO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:45 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:51 PM Flag
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DH and I sleep on a full sized every night. It's nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:52 PM Flag
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you must be tiny folk. My dh is 6'4" 200 lbs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:04 PM Flag
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I would actually be angry at my hostess if I found that my dh and I had a full to sleep in. There is no way either of us would get any sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:46 PM Flag
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+ Happened to me. My husband is 6'5". He got about 3 hours sleep and then we made up an excuse to leave early the next day (cutting the weekend short). I though it was incredibly rude not to at least warn us that there was an unusual sleeping set up. We would have happily brought an air mattress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:56 PM Flag
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agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:00 PM Flag
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Yikes, glad you'll never be my guest! There is no "usual sleeping set up" even hotels have to state [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:49 PM Flag
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Notice how hotels either offer two doubles, two queens or one queen or one king? Or they say single occupancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:35 PM Flag
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But a private home is not a hotel. Whether I liked it or not, I would not fuss or leave early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:57 PM Flag
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Agree. I'm surprised (disgusted actually) by the replies on this thread. Entitlement isn't a millennial label! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 11:15 PM Flag
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Exactly. Again there is no 'usual'. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 11:14 PM Flag
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She said she would happily bring an air mattress. It's not about being entitlement, it's about getting sleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 12:52 AM Flag
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Lol. So funny that you got angry about this. The definition of entitled! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 02:47 AM Flag
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This! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 09:12 AM Flag
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Hell no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:09 PM Flag
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np - I vote queen (not full), forgo the nightstand and can you install a shelf or something instead? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:41 PM Flag
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+1. Or opt for a Murphy bed instead so you can use the room otherwise (not sure how big your house is). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:42 PM Flag
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op. What do you think of two twins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:44 PM Flag
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+1 That’s versatile for guests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:45 PM Flag
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If a queen barely fits, then two twins (equal a king... plus you'll have space in between) won't fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:15 PM Flag
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THIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:44 PM Flag
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Yes they will [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:09 PM Flag
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It depends on room configuration. You also can have one nightstand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 12:35 AM Flag
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If you can fit two twins, that is much better than a queen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:47 PM Flag
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Agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:09 PM Flag
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I think guest rooms with two twins are perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:08 PM Flag
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Trundle bed perhaps. Stays a single until it opens to a double. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:44 PM Flag
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What are room dimsensions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:42 PM Flag
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10 X 12 but due to a door, we lose about 2.5 feet width-wise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:43 PM Flag
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I vote full size [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 07:49 PM Flag
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Two twins. Lamps mounted on wall. Nighttable inbetween [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:10 PM Flag
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Lamp, good pillows (more than two of them), extra blanket or sheet, access to an outlet, a picture or two on the walls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:51 PM Flag
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+1 and a mirror. I always like putting makeup on in my room vs. bathroom. Cozy rug at bed so feet aren't cold. Magazine or something. Tray with glass for water at night. Small dresser or closet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 03:55 PM Flag
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Do a floating shelf next to the bed for someone to put their phone on, glass of water, etc. Is there a closet? You could also do a daybed to make the space more functional when guests aren't visiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:29 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:21 PM Flag
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Luggage rack in the closet; def nightstand with light on it and outlet nearby so they can charge their phone. Skip the chair if you don't have room, but I got this nice club chair for our bedroom (they have a lot of "small footprint" chairs) in a dark faux leather and it's perfect to sit down on when you put on your shoes: https://www.wayfair.com/iNSTANT-HOME--Isabel-Barrel-Chair-C-L54-K~MLHO1178.html?refid=GX245046637133-MLHO1178_21836887&device=c&ptid=381027134606&network=g&targetid=aud-356699937073:pla-381027134606&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=42205223&fdid=1817&PiID%5B%5D=21836887&campaignid=398251723&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_qm32dG85AIVhJ6fCh3ZCQU5EAQYBSABEgKCrfD_BwE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 04:41 PM Flag
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If you can fit two twins, put a night stand between them and have each twin against a wall. If there is room, put a small bench at the foot of each bed. If no room for the benches, try to put a small chair in one corner. People care most about a good night's sleep more than decor or functionality waking hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:11 PM Flag
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nobody wants to sleep in a twin bed as an adult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:46 PM Flag
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I do. I have for a long time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:08 PM Flag
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I would happily sleep in a twin bed vs. sleeping in a queen with my dh. We sleep in a king at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:11 PM Flag
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Ha! If the choice is squishing into a double bed with my husband or having a twin to myself. Give me a twin! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:13 PM Flag
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this, although my guest room has a double bed. that is all that is fitting in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:27 PM Flag
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I’m fine with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 09:11 PM Flag
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i think bigger bed and some slim nightstands. basicaly, everyone wants a place to plug in and put their phone and maybe reading glasses at night. a small corner cheir, not really for sitting, but to toss your jacket, lay out clothes or leave your pjs on .thats it. one bedside lamp is fine. id actually get a couple of small wall sconces so they dont take room on the side tables. If your frinds are most;y average sized though, a full sized bed is fine. DH and i had one for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:46 PM Flag
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Horrible advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:12 PM Flag
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np? Why, I have wall lights, slim night-stands and it works great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:21 PM Flag
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the recommendation of having a double bed for a couple. That might have worked for you and your dh but most couples sleep in a king. Putting them in a guest room with a double is like putting them on camping style air mattresses. Fine if you are in your 20's and you need somewhere to crash but incredibly rude to put your guests in a position where they can't possibly sleep well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:42 PM Flag
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I have a queen and that is OR's first suggestion - bigger bed with slim nightstands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 06:45 PM Flag
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Most couples do not sleep in a king. King is not the default mattress size. https://www.statista.com/statistics/673201/mattress-size-among-us-adults-by-age-group/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 11:17 PM Flag
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Um, no, most couples don't have a king. Especially not in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 03:34 PM Flag
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It's not "rude", what an insane thought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 03:35 PM Flag
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This is a guest bedroom! how often do you have obese couples sleeping there? a double is fine unless your family is majorly 'big-boned". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.11.19, 01:46 PM Flag
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How about a bed like the Ikea Hemmes daybed? It's a twin size daybed, but it is expandable to a king. We keep two twin mattresses on it as a daybed and if anyone needs bigger to sleep on, we pull it out to the king configuration and put the twins side by side. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 05:47 PM Flag
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Yes, my dd has this bed. It's great for her sleepovers. But mattress as a single is pretty thin, no? (she doesn't care). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:11 PM Flag
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You buy mattresses separately so you could get thick ones. But then you couldn't stack them in the single configuration because it's too high. If you had storage, you could just put the second in a closet until you needed it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.06.19, 08:32 PM Flag
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We have two small guest rooms of similar size in our vacation home, and we have queen beds in both. It’s only a few more inches and it can make a big difference for a couple. I agree with slim nightstands and wall sconces. In one of the rooms, we don’t even have a dresser - there are two closets and we put it inside of one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 12:33 AM Flag
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do the queen, but install something (shelves) as nightstands + wall mounted lights next to the bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 12:36 AM Flag
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Queen bed, wall mounted shelf. You don't need a chair if you include two firm and two soft pillows and use an upholstered headboard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.07.19, 11:05 AM Flag
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