Finding Furniture for the AIRBNB Bedroom
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- I THINK WE JUST FOUND THE PERFECT FURNITURE SET FOR THE AIRBNB BEDROOM! Facebook Marketplace STRIKES AGAIN! In this video, we think we found the perfect bedroom set for the AIRBNB... the only question is... Will it actually fit in the room? Join along in this video to find out!
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We stay in AirBNB alot, never ever used the dressers, we always hang, and please oh please have 2 night stands, we absolutely hate when we stay somewhere and have to share one! Loving everything so far!
So this may be an unpopular opinion, but I personally think you do not need any dressers in the room. A queen with two nightstands, a chair, and a small console table (or floating shelf) under the TV would be sufficient. You could even do small floating nightstands if you are worried about space. It would also open up the space so much. You have plenty of storage space in the closet and in the secondary shelf space behind the door. Loving this series and seriously cannot wait to see this room put together! :)
I love the blond set and I wouldn’t paint it. It’s perfect as is. Just has a more classy feel. I love your channel and am excited for your journey!!❤️
Blond would look really nice against the blue wall.
Just an idea from somebody who had a storage unit… You might want to take photos and measurements of everything in your storage unit and make up a little inventory booklet to keep on hand😊
2 night stands. NO dresser. Closet and existing shelves are more than enough. Dressers are seldom used, except to stack clothes on top. Will only clutter small room. Existing shelving can be made very inviting. Guests dont want their clothes hidden, its a comfort thing.
A built in draw system behind the door no dresser, 2 sides drawers and headboard are the way I would go
We stayed at a really nice air bib recently. And as we looked closely all the wooden furniture was mismatched and upcycled furniture. In a bedroom in air bib I prefer less furniture and places to put our suitcases and a chair or two. We don’t usually unpack. Check your storage units and use some of what you already own. You can still always flip it later
As I believe I've said before, please reconsider only having one nightstand. People often need to plug in their phones or have a place to put their glasses, etc. on either side of the bed. One nightstand means one person will have to put their stuff on the floor...
Yes. You can always do a mismatch with a lighter table on the side by the closet.
I agree! You definitely need two bedside tables. They don’t need to be big but they are very necessary. I wear glasses and it is VERY dangerous to put them on the floor. I am blind without them. And you need space to plug in your phone on each side of the bed too. Sometimes people have lamps that you can plug your phone into, that is very nice. I use mine for our alarm. And you need space to put your luggage. This is so fun watching you!!
Agreed. I hate staying somewhere and I have to give my husband my glasses and book if I don’t want to put them on the floor (or vise-versa). And then I have to climb over him if I want to get something from the lone table.
I agree completely! Even if it’s a small shelf where you can set a book, glasses, phone and a drink.
Yup that’s what I’ve done for 42 yrs… never have upgraded. Lol
Maybe you could have a small floating shelf on one side of the bed and a night stand on the other side.
💙💙💙Blonde set! No paint! A good polish and good to go!!!💙💙💙
Yes
If you ever see luggage stands ( like in hotels) pick them up. Great for the closet.
My parents have one of these, so nice to use and they take up very little space when folded! Theirs is wood with woven fabric strips. You could even replace the fabric strips and coordinate them to match your theme! Also, as someone who wears longer skirts/ dresses and long winter coats please leave some long hanging space!
Here’s a thought. You have lots of closet space. Build bench to put suitcases on in closet. People traveling don’t always unpack but live out their suitcases. Put sofa type table where your were planning to put lowboy chest. Tv would work on table or hang over the table.?
Yeah, I never unpack. I just live out of my suitcase because I am afraid I would forget something. lol
I never unpacked and I’m always at a AirBnB for weeks.
Good advice. Also attach a headboard to the wall and forget the foot board!
Loved the blonde set, it would have been perfect unpainted as you said. Most MCM collectors really hate it when those pieces get painted and spend a lot of time undoing it. I look forward to see what you do with the set you did get, but I liked the other one more because I'm a MCM fan lol. As for the shelves in the Bedroom: leave them and use them to put board games, coffee table books and other things guests would use. If you do find a headboard that's a Full you can always attach it to the wall instead of a frame.
I manage an Airbnb for more than 3 years now, people do hang clothes, but rarely ever use the dressers, so getting just one dresser is smart ! And adding the herring bone design to just the top drawers will look great and still keep it lighter weight too
I agree. My husband and I use Airbnb‘s all the time, usually for one week stays. Most of our clothing is hung in the closet to get out the wrinkles from being packed. One dresser is definitely plenty to put in socks , underwear, etc. maybe you could use the lowboy out in the living room as an entertainment center to set the TV on. My favorite Airbnb bedrooms have two nightstands one chest of drawers and a chair. I love the blonde set but I would not paint it.
I’ll also add I love having long hanging space available for dresses/ skirts/ long winter coats. Would much rather have space to let the wrinkles fall out and keep my socks/ sundries in my suitcase.
I like the blonde set, and hanging the headboard. Accent walls are out, you can bring your theme colour in with window coverings and area rug, and art over the bed.
The dark set, I believe will not hold up to wear and tear.
Have you considered attaching something to wall to take place of headboard? I’ve seen flippers get a neat old door and attach to wall then just get queen bed frame. Looks really nice. Also rather than a typical nightstand I’ve also seen them make a box from wood and attach to wall leaving open bottom. That way you could possibly have floating type nightstand on both sides.
Yes!!! That's what I was thinking. If they leave the room white and maybe make the headboard with fabric that's the same color they want throughout.
Or make a headboard with the same herring bone as the kitchen, on a small scale and hang it in the wall
Floating night stands means no need to vacuum/mop around nightstand legs. You might could use the footboard to make a second nightstand.
@@gingermonette7455 I like your idea because I clean and that would be easier
I was thinking the whole time that the first set mirrored your chevron countertop! It also had great legs. I really like your idea of keeping the wood feature wall in the same color as the room. That can be really dramatic in and of itself. Then it allows you to choose how to bring in your blue green color in other ways. I was also wondering if a tall dresser would fit in that alcove behind the door. Not that you need one there... another thing you can put there is a bench, and it’s a great place to put the suitcase. Maybe add a tall narrow mirror above it... you can also use some of the drawer space of the low boy for extra blankets and pillows...
I LOVED the first sets legs
Great ideas🌞
Also I have to agree with one person who commented on having two nightstands. It always frustrates me when we have stayed somewhere and there's only one night stand. We both use one and we both appreciate having a light on our side of the bed. I know you guys are going to do a great job with this.
Good point. Both people are going to want to put a phone/tablet and a glass of water next to them at night
I can't believe how expensive furniture is in thrift stores. Here in California there is constant furniture on the side walks.
I say you put the highboy in the bedroom and the dresser in the living room or sunroom. You can also do the wood accents on the wall only where the bed is and use as headboard.
People are moving out of California.
$350 for the set isn't a bad price
@@dorothyyoung8231 Truee... maybe that's the furniture I see out on the sidewalk. 😁
Honestly if you have two guests in one room, they will want their own nightstands. A place to put their devices to charge, books, glasses.
I feel like since this is an air bnb from the furniture flipping teacher that it would be cool to have many of the pieces in it that you’ve refinished, painted or somehow flipped to give it personality as opposed to all matching furniture set like you’d get in a hotel. A little electric would make the space special and stand out from other air bnbs.
Love how you are planning everything out. One thing to think about, the clearance at the door. Tape on the floor gives a good visual but make sure to think where it would be spatially. All I could think about is getting my suitcase through the door with the corner of the dresser in the way.
I like getting air B & B's that have 2 night tables because my husband and I both have Cpap machines, cell phones, hearing aids, and glasses. When we were younger that might not have been a problem. One place had cubes attached to either side of the bed, inexpensive and very functional.
Must of your Air B&B guests won’t need lots of drawers as they aren’t staying for extended periods. Also, having the lowboy right next to the door might cause body bruising if folks aren’t attentive.
Agreed…
I agree
The Blond Furniture Set. The headboard (by itself) can use screws and attach it to the wall at any height that you want. I did this and it is great. Please do not paint the Blond Set - love the wood. The Blond Set is quality, and all of the pieces will work in the AirBNB.
Agree..it is a brand offset from Ethan Allen.. quality pieces
yes, the blond set is awesome and it would be a shame to paint it. It would do her good, to study up on furniture and learn what is quality and what is cheaper and ok to paint over, plus it would help her to know how to negotiate a price on what she is buying
That first set is gorgeous! I would not paint those pieces. Pass on the second set. However, I liked your earlier idea from a previous video of doing a desk and hanging the tv above (also, you don't need a massive tv). How long are you expecting guests to stay? They don't need a full dresser. If you're still wanting to provide drawers, then a tall boy style piece could fit in the shelves area behind the door. Or keep the shelves and do baskets as drawers. It's a tight fit what you measured out. I would also not use the foot board. As someone who grew up with 9'x10' rooms and has stayed very comfortably in AirBNBs, you're going to make it beautiful and comfortable. One thing at a time. We have a king and no box spring. The frame has slats and two sets of legs in the middle of the bed for support. We haven't had an issue in 6 years. We had a spring mattress on it before and now a foam mattress (Nova from Costco) and both worked well without a box spring. It's cheaper (bonus) and lower profile which is nice in a smaller space. Wow! You hit the mirror jackpot in that store!
it's a great set. American is still around but they manufacture for hotels and healthcare. Their prices are great
American of Martinsville is a very good (expensive) brand. Definitely worth it if you get that one and you probably wouldn’t have to do much to it b/c the set looks beautiful and in good shape.
Yes, great brand! It's worth a good chunk of change the way it is and painting it would really devalue it.
If you google the name you’ll find a dresser almost identical for 5995k as an example. Each piece has a good similar value and I would not paint or change those valuable pieces. Hope someone finds the set and is tickled they got a gold mine for $160. 😉
Don’t crowd the space~ I really appreciate a place to put my suitcase, lots of hooks to hang clothing ,a long mirror and most of all a clean space! The last place we stayed was kind of cluttered and not cleaned very well. Love your work!
I am always amazed at everything you do-I told my Husband about how you made countertops with paint sticks and he was like Oh wow that’s awesome!!-he saw the video and he said you did an awesome job
Fun video. Recommend thinking durability with all of your furnishings. My painted furniture has not held up as well as the stained pieces. Also, anything can be a headboard. Your paint stir sticks on a framed piece of mdf or other wood would be memorable and a statement. Great job guys!
I like the darker set…I know most everybody like the lighter set. You guys are doing great picking out everything! It’s going to look great!
Color: headboard and nightstand gainst the accent wall could be the color of the other walls. The dresser could be your accent color, and same for a chair. I'd use the taller narrowe chest because the long one would make it hard walk into the room. Smaller pieces will make the room feel less crowded.
If you’re getting the less expensive furniture I would recommend painting it a neutral color and keeping your feature wall with the teal blue. Perhaps you could incorporate your wood design on the wall to also include a headboard.
I loved seing you getting giddy when you had your idea of adding the wood pattern. Very good idea. But don’t you have tons of beautiful pieces in storage that could work? Mixing and matching pieces often give it a better look that a matching set :)
I never unpack when I travel, so dressers in the bedroom go unused. I prefer luggage racks, or a bench to put my suitcase on and then live out of that. I did love the first set and that is a good brand. That lowboy would be good in a dining room to hold placemats or even stacked plates, silverware, etc.
Have you ever thought about an old mantle as a headboard? It is a really neat idea that I’ve seen in magazines.
An antique door also makes a cool headboard.
Probably don’t want to hear this because of the extra work, but …. One reason I’d want to stay in your Air B & B is to see some of your refinished furniture! I think I’d be disappointed if I stayed there and didn’t see any of your flipped works of art! You could also sell your work to any interested buyers! 😁. You guys are doing exciting things these days!
I vote for the blond set. It's really beautiful just the way it is. Though I know whatever you choose will look great! Oops, spoke too soon. I'm excited to see what you do!
While I liked the blond set, for some reason, I like the second one better for the room and no left over pieces. I like the vision you have for the pieces!!
If you do more of the herringbone I would suggest you measure the length you need to cut them and clamp a stopper so you can just line them up to the stopper and cut. Less measuring and more consistent lengths :)
The dark set!! It's more economical AND you do miracles when you flip furniture. You are very creative.
I agree with the 2 nightstand group … and, also, I never unpack my suitcase except to hang clothes. So skip the dresser and add another night stand and a chair or two. The shelves behind the door are perfect for setting stuff or a suitcase stand IMO. I enjoy watching all your creative work and am impressed that you are a full time teacher and do all this for extra money and fun. 😊
The blonde set is so beautiful! And the chair on top is adorable 💞
Exactly what I said!! It is Soooo cute 😊
They have bed rails that you can use on the full size headboard, they curve out to accommodate the queen mattress. We did it on our bed.
I had same issue with beds in my home. Remedied it by hanging headboard on the wall and centering bed against it. It works and no one ever noticed.
I have used footboard as headboard the same way.
Mid century blond set for sure , better quality . It’s beautiful and try the headboard with a queen bed .
Glad you went with the smaller set, for such a small room. Big would have made the room look smaller and cramped!
Instead of Painting an accent wall, I would just maybe paint frames of pictures and things of interest the accent color.
I’m thinking the size of the room needs a simpler approach. Just thinking out loud, along with You😆
I think it would be good idea for you to furnish your airbnb with furniture you have flipped. It would be a great marketing plug. People love you and your flips. They would love to stay in a airbnb with all your all of your beautiful flips.
That was fun Guys ..and Lauren You ARE Not just a furniture flipper YOU are a Teacher Of furniture ANDDD a Furniture Artist. ..So When your face Lit up That was Kuz Now that You Have a VISION. .which is Harder when Just Planning On Paper. ..your Face Said it ALL what You're gonna Do and That's AWESOME ❣️❣️
You two are too funny. The corny looks are hilarious!! Perfect match. I've spent my holiday relaxing and binge watching the BNB flip as well as other videos.
You could add a fold down shelf as a bedside table. I find one really needs 2. 🥰
Your first thought with everything in there should be to remember it’s a rental space, so what will hold up to the most wear and tear. For that reason as well as the wall will be painted, my vote is to keep the furniture wood. It’s tougher than a painted piece.
Also the laminate is a plus,. You don’t have to worry about them not using a coaster. I’m furnishing an airBnB right now too. Love the blonde set, I think it’s perfect. If I was near by I would buy that out from under you-lol
Unless your guests are staying long term, one dresser is enough. You’ll need a stand or bench fit them to put their suitcases
I love the blonde set it would give the room more of a vacation feel and it would add more character to the room with that accent wall.
I think you should paint some things you already have in your stash.
I think the suggestion to attack something to the wall as the headboard is a great idea. You can cover a piece of mdf with cotton batting and a pretty fabric to pick up the teal paint.
I would put in less furniture; put in a corner or floating shelf as a night stand (or 2); make a headboard or faux headboard on the wall; and paint the built in shelves the accent color. That will make the small room bigger.
I like the retro look of the blonde set, especially for an older home BnB, but that's just me. Your idea for the dark set sounds good, too.
Blond is classic and well made. It’s my vote
I like the idea of putting the bed frame together and using a full box spring and queen mattress.
I like the blond set. I think the tall dresser would look good where you were going to put the long dresser.
Since you asked...
I wouldn't add a dresser.
I was going to say wrought-iron headboard. Make the accent wall some kind herringbone pattern. My daughter just did a diamond pattern in her room.
Maybe a small chest in the closet.
Wall mount the TV.
A chair in the corner.
Or do herringbone on the bedside table.
I'm working on my craft closet and am going to tape it out that's a great idea!
Can't wait to see your results!!
I love the blonde set!!!! Love the base on those
I love the blonde set! It gives 70’s vibes but I think fixing it up a little and keeping it’s nice original color would be nice.. The dark set seems like a lot more extra work, I would take those middle parts off too, a nice olive green would be pretty
get the dark and paint it, along with a poly finish. This stuff NEEDS to be hardwearing as strangers will be using this furniture. There's no need to put nice modern furniture in the air b&b!!
Buy that stuff for yourselves.
Loved the blond set, but not the bed frame. I think it is good to avoid too much matching. Combining different items that complement each other will give more unique feel to the place.
Blond set has style!
There is a good chance I would use the top of the dresser to put my luggage on. Especially for a short stay. So you may want to ensure a hard top coat.
Don't paint, that is a beautiful set!!! I enjoy watching you guys so much, keep up the amazing work!!!
Excited to see how it comes out! I had the idea of painting the dark wood access door to the bathtub the same as the wall color. That way the door blends in with the wall and doesn't stand out so much and take away from the dresser when you place it on that wall. It will also not be so distracting and possibly enticing for a guest to go mess with it and see what it leads to.
Keep sets together but in separate rooms. Extra one for storage....board games/fun activities stuff.
Your idea with the darker set is amazing. I was thinking the square design looked 'heavy,' and too clunky for the room. But, replacing the square designs with the design from the kitchen could really be fun.
Remember your bedding choices will add color too or be neutral as you decide going forward.
Having stayed in several AirBnBs, a dresser is nice, but if I'm just staying for a weekend I work from my suitcase. Good hangers (with & without clips for trousers or skirts are appreciated. No wire hangers please. I vote for 2 nightstands for the main bedroom. A single nightstand works between 2 twin beds. Only one nightstand for the main bed would have me pulling a chair from the kitchen to use.
Can't wait to see what you create, as always! Hope to come from California & stay at your place sometime!
Love how y’all work together. Use the paint sticks to bring in the kitchen design.
The blonde set would be my choice. Your room is not large and the darker set is bulkier and would make the room looked cramped.
I think you made the correct choice, and the paint stick idea is awesome. Hope you do it, can’t wait for video if you. Stay safe and healthy 😘
I love the lighter set. It seems to go better with the vib of the house. Less work too!
Blonde set for sure! It’s gonna last longer because kits better quality IMO
The blonde set is beautiful you don't have to do anything to it but just clean it and it'll look nice against your wall on darker wall. keep up the good work guys. it even has the chair that you can put next to the window.
I like the blonde set but the headboard would be a problem converting it to a queen size. The other set would be neat to paint but I like the herringbone accent. Great idea. You can still use some of your storage pieces in other rooms. Thanks for taking us along. You found a great bargain. Thanks, Lauren and Neiman, for another great video !!
I would do neither. Must have 2 night table!!!! Don’t forget mirror matching would be great…. Personally dark set looks like a much cheaper set!
Thefull headboard is great gives you more room for TWO nigh tables. Full headboard makes way for easier linen changes I would only do 2 bedside tables with glass tops. No worries with water. Keys tossed damage. What I do is mount my headboard securely to wall and use metal bed frame separately
I love the blond style of furniture, shopping with you is definitely an amazing adventure! I couldn't make up my mind, it was blown by the end of the video! 🤯💥
Just build a box frame for the bed, design your own headboard. No dressers but, look for a luggage stand to place in the closet (like hotels have under the clothes rack.) Instead of a dresser or chest of drawers maybe a cute little bistro set or a really comfy reading chair and a small side table with a few books? The uncluttered look is best and it is peaceful. Be sure a hang room darkening lined drapes or a blackout pull down shade. Many like to sleep in on holidays and vacations. Don't worry about the furniture not matching as long as it's in good shape and the room decor is calming. NO footboards on the bed! They get in the way, take up space and make it more difficult to make the bed. All tips from my son who is a Marriot hotel manager. BTW, the bistro table wood provide a place for a laptop if needed. Wifi access is a must! And if it a room for two, both need bedside tables. They don't have to be regular bedside tables. Small living room end tables that have lower shelves are great! Thrift some smallish lamps for both bedside tables. or even some from a dollar store. Everything in the room should be sturdy and easy to replace if necessary. chose a single color as a jumping off point and style the room from that (even the curtains.) Maybe start with a rug or a piece of art (thrifted is best) and find a color within the pattern or picture. Buy dollar store shears and curtains. Maybe watch some of Sara Richardson's shows on TH-cam. Ana White has some great free and easy furniture designs also!
The darker furniture is cheap requires a lot of work. My 2 cents worth. Your decision is your. Good luck.
Bar height table in kitchen….just an idea that came to me when you mentioned herringbone!
You can use a platform for the base support and hang the headboard… or use the full bed and high boy in a different room… my vote is for the lighter set and leave it as it is!!!
Ok just heard your thoughts on the dresser and night stand… love it!!!!
You actually got excited about that option - trust your gut and go with it!!!
Sincerely, Susan
I like the dark one and you can use a full headboard with a queen mattress. Mine is that way. You can turn the side rails upside downwith the flat side on top and the box springs lay on top. Or if the headboard are wide enough drill new holes to attach the rails
Hope you do the blonde set, you have so much going on… all you have to do is move it in and move on to other projects😊 plus I like the look of it so much!!
Use the headboard in the second room along with the high dresser if you are painting use different colors. That is a very nice set.
Everything is a learning opportunity, you definitely know this as it's sort of been the core value of your whole channel, learning by doing . Teaching :)
I scanned the comments thus far (300+) there are some really great points I thought I'd do a quick recap for you, and maybe add a couple of my own thoughts.
1) a very good spend of time would be to take a few hours and do a detailed inventory of your current pieces in your storage, with pictures and measurements. In any business the inventory is your biggest investment, if you think in terms of a retail store they could never run a store without having a detailed list of their inventory, so I highly recommend setting some time aside, maybe trying to enlist some helpers to help with taking measurements, just put them on a sticky note and you and Nieman could take the pictures and just set up a simple excel spreadsheet, enter the measurements right then and there as you move from item to item, add a digital pic and the measurements. A few hours of work to get it done and then take the time to add anything new that comes in immediately so you are always up to date.
2) I echo the sentiments of several comments below around painting furniture for the Airbnb, while I know this is your thing, this is what started this whole journey, and I know with curing time proper paints and finishes the pieces can be quite durable, in a place where you are potentially going to be moving a lot of people through this room, I'd skip the painting of furniture and stick with the original finishes because they will be more durable in the long run.
3)Night stands. I think it's been made pretty clear by the comments...two is a must. You might even have something in your inventory that could work :) I think given the vibe of this unit - you could really mix up the pieces and it would look very cool and an eclectic vibe but a well thought out one, if that makes sense.
3) Dressers - I think most people do not use drawers but do hang up clothes, and if they do use drawers for some of their clothing, a small chest of drawers would fit the bill and also give a surface space for quests to store items like purses, briefcases, cosmetics/ toiletry bag, all the things one would want a flat surface to have these items easily accessible. A smaller chest of drawers with a nice mirror above it (if wall space works out, I forget if there will be a window above where the chest of drawers is mapped out). If you shift your thinking too...the pieces don't have to match...again, you may have something in your inventory that could work :)
4) Chair and small table beside the chair. I think a chair is a must. A place for clothes after a long tiring day, a place to sit and put on shoes, etc. I would definitely pair down the size of a chest of drawers to free up space for a chair and a small little table to sit right beside the table.
5) lamps. Ample lighting and having the ability to control lighting with lamps is something many people really appreciate as many adults need a light on, or a few lights on to be able to go to sleep.
6) headboard. I would try to find a nice simple Queen size headboard, I would steer clear of a padded one, with a fabric covered surface as this will definitely be harder to keep clean. If you , again, think in terms of, it doesn't have to be a set, you may be able to find a really lovely headboard that fits what you were thinking of in terms of simple and not competing with your wall ideas. Queen is a very common size I think you wouldn't have a problem finding just a headboard for a very good price. You can buy the rail system for a basic box spring and mattress set for under $100, and depending on where you buy your mattress and box spring, often you can get a simple rail set thrown in for free if you negotiate a little.
7) I would invest as much as you can in a very very good quality mattress and box spring. The bed. Is what will make or break a good night's stay. I'm a little heavier, I also have a very bad back, I wouldn't be comfortable on a bed that just had slats and no box spring. When it comes to the bed I'd do a lot of research on what hotels use ( you can actually buy the actual mattresses used in many hotels, hotels started to make their bed (mattress and box spring) available for sale as they constantly were asked " what brand is this mattress, it's the best nights sleep I've ever had".
(8) I travelled for a living for over a decade, cleanliness, enough towels (good quality) water pressure in the shower, ample number of outlets for charging (must have ONE for each night stand) a very good mattress, extra pillows - same goes for pillows, invest in high quality and high quality covers to control dust mites for the mattress/ box spring and pillows. Invest in good linens for the bed and towels. To me, and I think many travellers, these are the things that make the biggest difference in an excellent stay, vs an ok, or a sub par.
I would try to save money in areas such as - see if you can make something you already have work for the night stands & chest of drawers. Give yourself a good budget for the best quality you can afford for the mattress, bedding /sheets comforter etc, linens (towels, face cloths etc), pillows.
One idea is to see what you have in your current inventory that you could use to set up a room and see how it flows, vs buying new and getting it in the space and then realizing, it doesn't really flow the way you thought it might. I know that is a bit of extra work to bring a few things from the storage and set them up, but if it were me, I think I'd try and stage the rooms using what I already have, to just start to get a better feeling for the actual flow once furniture is in the room vs taped out on the floor - which is absolutely a very good first step in designing a room lay out.
Someone else mentioned getting a tray that folds open that you can put your suitcase on, you should be able to find one of those quite easily on line, I'd get 2. They fold up and are easily stored in the closet and if you have 2 quests each with a suitcase, they will each be able to have their suit case open - this is a huge convienience which travellers will
l that you made a big effort to think through what really makes a stay extra nice.
I hope some of these ideas and suggestions help or at least give you some things to think about as you continue on this amazing and super exciting journey together.
I feel your final decision is right. You saved some $$$$ and you gained a little floor space. Plus you now get to use your talent to make these a cool one-of-a-kind set. Love you found another resource for things....in that stores basement. I remember once seeing the clever idea to have different, helpful info for your guests..... menu's, local attractions. Just thought I would pass that on. You guys got this !!! :D
Ooooh, I loved that mid-century modern outfit. It was beautiful. I hope you bought it at some point, but I'll keep watching to see!
Blonde set for sure! Also I would consider painting the trim in that room.
Blonde set. With the dark trim and the blue, they would look wonderful.
Another good way to deal with a full to queen conversion is to use the side rails (since they are already the same finish) and use them to frame the headboard. Its a pretty simple way to expand the size for a headboard like that one where its essentially just a basic rectangle anyway.
I like the blonde set !!!! When we bought our first bedroom set we had a full size bed we had too buy some metal brackets to fit a full size bed to a queen headboard we did not have a foot board so it was just a metal frame for that mattress and box springs I think that would also work to turn it in to a queen bed !!!!
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The Royal wave from the elevator was adorable.
You could make a padded headboard with a fabric that would coordinate with the accent color. Super cheap, simple to make, and easy to cover over with new fabric if you change designs down the road.
Loved watching the wheels turn in your head with design ideas!
The blonde is a much better quality set. I love the style of it.
Don’t use a headboard in that small room. Just frame the “headboard” space with molding and add some artwork above the bed.
Hey Lauren! Loved watching your face as your brain was percolating new idea - priceless!