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22 Guest Bedrooms with Captivating Twin Bed Designs

Thinking about redecorating your guest bedroom? If you’re looking to replace the bed, you might want to consider going for two twin beds as opposed to the typical double or queen-sized bed — especially if you have the room for it! Think about it. A pair of twin beds is more convenient for guests who aren’t couples, and the symmetry you can create will give your guests double the design envy! Check out these 22 beautiful guest bedrooms that will make your guests feel right at home.

Exquisite Beds

There’s no reason why you can’t splurge on some stunning beds, even if they’re not queen or king-sized. These four-post beds with intricate wood carvings featured on My Design Chic and HGTV are elegant and eye-catching.

Elegant four post twin beds with a touch of goldStunning four post twin beds with beautiful carvingsFour post twin beds with elegant bedding and wallpaper

Bright Pops of Color

Are you afraid that your guest bedroom with twin beds might look a little young? There are ways around it — and you can still have fun with color! Check out this sunny yellow room with white bedding from Carla Aston, or go for blue with black bedding, like this second example from HGTV.

Two twin beds pushed together in yellow roomTwin beds positioned up against two different walls

Go bright green with a couple of matching accent pieces, or bright pink while keeping the bedding simple!

Green guest room with matching accent pillows for twin bedsFrench cane beds against a boldly painted wall

Coastal Serenity

Using twin beds in a guest bedroom is perfect for the cottage or beach house. And what better way to make it look great than by going along with the beach theme? This room from Decorative Bedroom keeps it fresh and white with some bursts of yellow.

Very white guest room with bright yellow twin bed pillows

Depending on how small or oddly shaped the room is, you may find that positioning twin beds side by side just doesn’t work. Here’s a room from Brit.co that solves that problem, and gains extra storage from it too!

Two twin beds along one wall with extra storage

For a coastal beach theme, you can really have fun with the decor. Go all out with sea-inspired wall art, pieces of coral, and shades of blue and other soft/neutral colors.

 Pottery Barn even has these lovely sheets to go along with your beach look.

Tufted upholstered head boards on two twin bedsWhite coastal themed guest room with twin beds

House of Turquoise shows you how to create more of a tropical look, while Casa Tres Chic takes a different route with a more masculine, nautical design.

Bright and beach-themed twin beds in a guest roomNautical themed guest room with twin beds

A Bit of Country Living

Twin beds also look quaint and comfy when you go along with a country theme. Check out these great headboards from Favorite Paint Colors. Charming and rustic!

Country guest room with rustic wood head boards on twin beds

You can also have some real fun with the bedding. BHG shows a couple of twin beds with cute designs on the sheets, plus trees and owls on the decorative pillows.

Beautiful country living guest room with twin beds

Or why not keep it simple in the country? These two beds feature crips white bedding from Crate & Barrel, with a bright green wall behind them.

Bright green guest room featuring Brighton white bedding from Crate&Barrel

To bring a touch of elegance into your country guest bedroom, check out the use of these Legacy Home Hampton bed linens, available from Horchow.

Two twin beds featuring Legacy Home Hampton bed linens

Embracing Bold Patterns

There are so many possibilities for working with patterns and textures in a guest bedroom, and you can get double the impact with two twin beds. Have a look at this fascinating red and gray room from Amy Vermillion, along with another second example from Number Four Eleven that features gold patterned curtains and matching decorative pillows.

Creative use of pattern in guest room with twin bedsTwin beds in small guest room with matching curtains and pillows

Wall Art That Makes a Statement

Two twin beds placed up against a wall can serve as an inspirational canvas for hanging wall art. This room featured on Sabbe Spot shows you don’t have to keep it symmetrical when it comes to hanging lots of different pieces!

Twin beds with a trunk between them and gorgeous wall art

Here’s a different example from Cote De Texas, which places a mirror above a rustic dresser in between the two beds, with a pyramid-like shape of wall art hung above each.

Twin beds with rustic dresser between them

Of course, mirrors can sometimes be better used than framed pieces of artwork. Check out these small but elegant round mirrors hung above each bed from Zsa Zsa Bellagio. And that chandelier really is a beauty too!

Clean and elegant twin beds paired with chandelier and mirrors I write for decoist.

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19 Stylish Rooms With Twin Beds for Kids and Guests

At House Beautiful, we're big fans of twin beds in guest rooms and children's rooms, alike. There's just something about the symmetry of two beds side-by-side that makes them doubly fun to look at and decorate with. So we decided to spotlight our favorite designer bedrooms with twin beds to make the rest of the world fall in love with them, too. Whether you're designing a bedroom for actual twins, or you want to create a flexible, kid-friendly guest room, the twin bed decorating ideas below will set you up for success.

1

Rethink the Layout

Joe Schmelzer

Rethink the classic side-by-side vertical layout and orient two twin bids against a wall horizontally facing each other with a side table in between.

Cuff Home opted for a central table that fits all the kid's records and books.

2

Mix Patterns

FRANCESCO LAGNESE

Sky-high Suzani canopies make these twin beds in a room by Melissa Rufty super luxe and classic but also fun and unexpected. The matching skirts and intricate black and white pillows contrast nicely with the dainty floral wallpaper and traditional monogrammed coverlets.

3

Cozy Into a Corner

Kevin Scott

Nestled into a corner, this cozy twin bed in a room by Kevin Scott feels contemporary and fresh but also sweet and cozy for a kid in a smaller bedroom.

4

DIY It

Thomas Loof

Hang a store-bought canopy from the ceiling instead of going the custom route that requires a little more comitment.

In this purple design by Garrow Kedigan, the cream canopy complements the headboard and adds dimension.

5

Inspire Peace

Beatriz da Costa

The more the merrier, right? Beatriz da Costa created the ultimate resting space by cocooning the walls in a sky blue wallpaper that will inspire a carefree childhood but also lend itself well to a more mature age group as the occupant grows up.

6

Elevate It

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

This chic bedroom by Tamsin Johnson Interiors proves that, with the right styling approach, twin beds can look just grown up as a double, queen, or even king-sized bed. Here, a nearby chaise, elevated lighting and accents, like the mirror and curtains, and a tasteful color scheme do the trick.

7

Make Magic Happen

Peter Murdock

Interior designer Amir Khamneipur needed to squeeze a guest room into his small apartment for his nephew.

So he created a pair of six-foot-long banquettes that pivot to become twin beds. They're customized with built-in drawers to store bedding, too.

8

Mix and Match

Heidi Caillier Design

Just because they're twins doesn't mean they always have to match! Opt for complementary bedding in varying tones and shades for a more eclectic and unique look. Take note of this laidback yet polished bedroom by Heidi Caillier.

9

Stay Timeless

Ryan Garvin

Breegan Jane opted for contemporary, transitional pieces here. From the sculptural lamp to the suede bedframe, graphic throws, crisp bedding, and abstract artwork, everything feels both youthful and timeless.

10

Prioritize Comfort

Thomas Loof

Polka Dots walls and a sharp black lamp help anchor this sweet bedroom by Brittany Bromley.

Stacked with plenty of pillows and luxe bedding, these shabby chic twin beds are sure to inspire sweet dreams.

11

Do Double Duty

Charlotte Barnes

Three twin beds along the back wall of this media room by Charlotte Barnes double as extra beds for sleepovers but they also function as comfy sofas for viewing parties.

12

Add Privacy

Angie Seckinger

Give twin beds in a shared bedroom some privacy with a cutin certain. This long and narrow space designed by Cameron Rupert Interiors features a whimsical style and practical built-ins.

13

Blend Repurposed Antiques

Simon Watson

Imaginative wall decals and playful bedframes make this bedroom by Ellen Niven ensure a kid-friendly mood but classic investment pieces like an antique dresser provide longevity.

14

Build It In

Arent & Pyke

Arent & Pyke opted for modern, sculptural pieces that strike that very careful balance between playful and grown-up. From the striped table lamp to the wooden stool, graphic rug, linen bedding, and eye-catching rug, everything feels both youthful and timeless. The Kelly Wearstler-upholstered headboard is both sophisticated and wild, while the soft pink walls lighten the mood. It really could make someone of any age feel at home.

15

Clean It Up

KERRI McCAFFETY

Turning your grown kid's bedroom into a guest room? You can't go wrong with twin beds featuring classic white bedding and headboards that match the wallpaper. Embroidered coverlets give them a formal, traditional look, while gingham skirts are a delightfully playful finish.

16

Break Up Symmetry

Dlux Creative

Hang one piece of artwork between the two beds to break up the perfectly symmetrical look for a more modern aesthetic.

The Novogratz also switched things up with mismatched throw blankets and a bright red backdrop.

17

Give It a Sense of PLace

William Abranowicz

This is not your average kid's room—it's much, much cooler, and it has a strong sense of place. The green bedding and curtains bring a fresh and vibrant burst of energy to the antique wooden beds, terracotta floor tiles, and cool gray walls.

18

Upgrade Them for a Teen

JOHN MERKL

Canopy beds are cool no matter what, a wild print makes one even more fun. Also, why use an end bench when you can install an indoor Lucite swing at the foot of your bed instead? Leave it up to Studio Heimat to knock the teenage bedroom design out of the park.

19

Go Vertical

manufoto llc

When you can't fit two twin beds side-by-side, stack them on top of each other! Whether you go the classic bunk bed route of your put a trundle bed under a loft, make sure to pile on all the cozy textiles as Rayman Boozer did here.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.

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Advantages of a double bed

Main advantages:

Types

Depending on the design features, double models are divided into several varieties.

Loft bed

Represents a rather creative solution that allows not only to realize bold design ideas, but also to use the free space functionally by placing a wardrobe, a work desk or a small compact sofa there.

Pictured is a Scandinavian-style studio with a double loft bed.

Transformer

This model, fixed with a special frame, can, if necessary, be removed into a niche, which makes it possible to rationally use the usable space in a room with any dimensions.

Podium

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Podium bed in the interior

It has a really stylish and beautiful appearance, due to which the atmosphere acquires a special gloss, chic and originality.

Built-in furniture

Double bed built into a bookcase or cabinet with a work area is a truly compact, practical, convenient and multifunctional solution that allows you to arrange the necessary elements in one place.

The photo shows a double bed-transformer built into a rack with a desk in a teenager's room.

Sofa bed

May have a folding or roll-out mechanism, and also have a special base suitable for placing a comfortable orthopedic mattress. When assembled, the sofa bed looks very compact, and when disassembled, it is a very spacious double bed.

With lifting mechanism

Considered to be quite common nowadays. Lift bed designs feature a spacious alcove providing ample storage space for linens or other items.

The photo shows a bedroom with a double bed equipped with a lifting mechanism.

Wardrobe bed

Refers to folding varieties that have the appearance of a wardrobe with different designs, if necessary, transforming into a comfortable bed.

Sofa bed

Features a back and one or two side backrests. Folding double beds-couches in the assembled state, occupy a minimum amount of space and look very organic.

Pictured is a double daybed made of wood in a boy's room.

Bed shapes

There are many different shapes. The most popular of them are the following.

Round

The original round double model has a truly creative design and fits well into many interior solutions.

Rectangular

A standard rectangular bed is considered quite relevant and is most often found in interior design.

The photo shows a bedroom in light colors with a double rectangular wrought-iron bed.

Corner

These handy and practical products, equipped with two or three backs, can be placed equally well both in the middle of the room and in a free corner.

Bunk

Two-story structures, equipped with comfortable stairs, steps, spacious drawers or cabinets for bed linen and toys, become an indispensable piece of furniture for a bedroom with two children.

Oval

Due to the oval streamlined shape, it looks more compact and at the same time very stylish, which allows it to fit into any interior.

Rounded corners

Rounded corners give character to the environment and ensure comfortable and safe movement in the sleeping area.

Double bed design

Various interesting and functional designs.

With drawers

Additional drawers for storing bedding, blankets and other necessary things allow you to rationally use the room space, eliminating unnecessary clutter.

Canopy

Thanks to this unusual and fabulous design, for which a wide variety of fabrics can be used, it turns out to be an original design for both an adult and a children's double bed.

The photo shows a canopy in the form of translucent curtains in the design of a double bed.

Wrought iron

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Wrought iron beds in the interior

Wrought iron easily merges into almost any style of the room and emphasizes the elegance of the entire interior. Metal and iron elements at the same time combine massiveness and lightness, on the one hand, endowing the atmosphere with magical power and power, and on the other hand, romanticism and mystery.

Bed with upholstered headboard

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Beds with upholstered headboard

Undoubtedly becomes the brightest interior detail that allows you to create a unique and different interior.

The photo shows a double bed with a headboard decorated with soft gray textile upholstery.

With shelves at the headboard

Shelves with small lamps, clocks, books, photo frames, figurines, jewelry boxes and other decorative items placed on them, can significantly increase the functionality of the bed and give the room a certain comfort.

Leather

It has a very solid, solid and very stylish look and undoubtedly becomes the central element of the interior, around which the rest of the decor is based.

With carriage tie

Capitonné or carriage tie endows the design with mysterious solemnity, imposing gloss and conservative luxury.

The design of the headboard, in the form of sheathing with noble material and buttons recessed in it, allows you to create spectacular three-dimensional patterns and give the interior a high cost.

Three backs

Three backs make the bed look like a sofa or ottoman. Most often, such double structures are made from elite materials, which adds to them a truly impressive look.

Illuminated

Colored illumination allows not only to enhance the floating effect of the bed and endow the atmosphere with mystery and futurism, but also becomes an excellent additional lighting device at night.

With rhinestones

With the help of such decoration as rhinestones, you can add special luxury, chic, glamor and unrivaled sophistication to your bed.

With headrest

The headrests perfectly complement the overall look of the model and provide the opportunity to equip a truly comfortable place to sleep and relax.

Carved

Due to such a complex ornate design, openwork carved backs endow the room with royal chic and turn the double bed into an exquisite art object.

Antique

Due to light scuffs and scratches, antique products are distinguished by their special historicity and nobility, which allows creating a unique style and a cozy atmosphere.

Color of double beds

When choosing a color for these products, not only personal preferences are taken into account, but first of all they rely on the general style of the room, floor, wall covering and other nuances. There is a huge variety of color solutions for double models, such as white, red, gray, lilac, beige, brown, blue, blue or wenge colors.

The photo shows the interior of the attic bedroom with a brown double bed.

More neutral colors such as white, grey, beige, milky or brown are perfect for almost any interior space.

A bed in accent turquoise, mint, blue, lilac, red, green and other colors should create complete harmony in the room without causing dissonance.

Design ideas in different styles

For every specific style, you can choose the perfect 2 bedroom model.

Classic

For a sophisticated classic design, the widest, largest and heaviest king-sized solid wood double units with or without lacquer finish will do. Products with high carved headboards and backs, luxurious combined designs, decorated with semi-precious stones, gilded, bronze elements or a canopy, will also be appropriate.

The photo shows a double bed with a soft figured headboard, decorated with a carriage tie in a classic bedroom.

American

Comfortable, roomy and spacious double beds with drawers, wooden carved and forged models, stylish designs made of antique wood or fabric upholstery in milky shades are preferred here.

Scandinavian

Northern European style values ​​functionality more than aesthetics. Therefore, products in a modest color palette, equipped with additional drawers or not too bulky double models with uncomplicated decor will look especially organic.

Art Nouveau

Beds with shapes that emphasize the gentle curves and lines of the interior, made of light woods such as alder, walnut or oak, products with complex headboards inlaid with ebony, ivory or mother-of-pearl, give refined and decorative Art Nouveau environment, an even more impressive appearance.

Modern

High or low headboard models, upholstered in a variety of materials in any color scheme, robust lift structures equipped with linen niches and other thoughtful products are the best choice for stylish and modern design.

The photo shows a double rectangular bed decorated with black upholstered lining in the interior of the bedroom.

Minimalism

Minimalism is best suited for simple and comfortable square, rectangular, round structures, Japanese-style low double beds, futon beds or wooden-framed catwalk beds with a particularly delicate look.

Hi-tech

The hi-tech direction suggests low double beds, universal transforming beds or more modern floating models with metal, mirror or glass inserts.

Country

Large and spacious double beds with a simple, solid and solid appearance in a country interior, can be made of solid wood with a deliberately rough surface or have a forged metal frame with legs.

Loft

Here, comfortable hanging products with a slightly rough design, made of metal, mattresses on low platforms, lined with wood or upholstered in fabric, decorated with metal elements or various rivets, will be appropriate. The main thing is that the design of the double bed should be as industrial as possible.

The photo shows a loft-style bedroom with a double hanging bed made of metal.

Location options in the interior of the apartment

Photo examples of placement in different rooms:

Double bedroom products can significantly transform the space, give it comfort, convenience and provide the opportunity to achieve the desired design effect.

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The double bed creates a comfortable atmosphere in the room, becomes its real highlight and key piece of furniture in the whole design.

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Expediency of the design of the bed

Regardless of the chosen interior style, the bedroom should be conducive to rest and tranquility.

In it, a person can be alone with himself, gain strength and energy before the coming day. That is why it is important to provide for all the nuances in the sleeping room, one of which is the correct design of the bed.

If, for example, when furnishing a kitchen, the practicality of the situation comes to the fore, and then design ideas, then in the bedroom both factors are equally important. People should be inspired and delighted by what they see, especially in a recreation room. At the same time, the environment should be functional.

The bed is usually the center of attention in the bedroom; and her appearance will definitely come to the fore. Therefore, it is important that the design of the bed in the bedroom is properly selected and evokes positive emotions.

We propose to consider further the main options for arranging a place to sleep.
















It creates homely warmth and comfort, which is sometimes so lacking in everyday life.

Textiles are used in many interior styles - from classic to modern trends. After all, you can always choose the desired texture, color, type of fabric and pattern.

Another plus of textiles is that it can be changed depending on the season of the year - in winter, preference is given to knitting and denser fabrics, and in summer - light silk or fabrics with similar properties.

Create a cozy and beautiful bed design if you use decorative pillows. It is important that they are combined with the style of the interior. It is not necessary to make them the same color. You can combine pillows of different colors. With their help, they often make a bright accent in the room.

Another fashion trend is a slight carelessness on the bed with the help of textiles. For example, the bedspread can be slightly lowered to the floor, revealing an expensive bedding set.

In rustic or romantic interiors, it is advisable to use light, light bedspreads with ruffles or with a wrinkled effect.

They are also suitable for a girl's room. A patchwork bedspread will also effectively fit into the rustic style. Elegant shabby chic is complemented by ruffled bedspreads that create airiness in the room.

If you are designing a room with a bunk bed, you can use bedspreads of different colors: for a boy - blue, for a girl - pink. However, they must be combined in texture and pattern.

Quite often, in modern styles, smooth and concise bedspreads are used. This solution is especially appropriate where an abundance of decor is not provided.















Headboard design ideas

The headboard is an eye-catcher as soon as you enter the bedroom. Therefore, having decorated it with taste, you will feel positive emotions every time you enter the bedroom, and the atmosphere will be filled with a special charm.

Consider the basic ways of decorating the head of the bed.

This option is the easiest to implement. Paint can paint the wall behind the bed in a color that is in harmony with the rest of the walls. Also, such a wall can be supplemented with simple patterns that do not overload the eye.

Decorating the wall above the bed with wallpaper will suit many interior styles, so don't be afraid to make bold decisions.

Give preference to photo wallpaper, preferably with a 3D effect. Considering the style of the interior, choose a theme that is pleasing to the eye and soothing. It can be a landscape, a city street, a path in a flowering garden that goes into the distance, flowers, a panorama of your beloved city, the sea - everything that the soul lies in.








This design technique above the bed is most often used in such styles as baroque, empire, classic, romanticism, as well as in Romanesque interiors.

It doesn't have to be white. Make the stucco molding gilded, silver or patinated.





Beautiful decoration above the bed in the bedroom can be done with the help of paintings and photographs. If you have chosen painting, then it must be positive and pleasing to the eye.

Refrain from plots with battles, aggressive animals, withering nature, if it evokes sadness. Give preference to fragrant flora, blooming flowers, clear waters.

If you want to place photographs on the wall above the bed in the bedroom, choose photos of joyful moments in your life. When looking at images, it is important to feel positive emotions. In the bedroom, photographs of a married couple and their children are best suited. You can make a family tree with framed photographs when decorating the head of the bed in the bedroom.

The picture or photograph in the headboard can be large in one quantity, or you can create a whole composition from images of medium and small sizes.

The baguette must match the interior.













Decorating the wall at the head of the bed in the bedroom with a mirror is a great option not only to add zest to the interior, but also to visually expand the space. This solution most often provides for the decorative role of the mirror.

The use of faceted mirrors is quite popular. Of these, it will turn out to make a completely wall at the head or partially - in the form of a panel.

A mirror in the headboard is also beneficial because it is not visible during rest, and upon entering the room, this zest in the interior immediately catches the eye.












There are several ways to do this. The bed can stand at the level of the walls, and the niche can rise slightly above the headboard. It is also possible to design a bed in a niche when the headboard is located directly in it.

In a niche, shelves are usually made, on which books, souvenirs, photo frames are placed. You can add a niche with lighting.











When designing a room with a bed, use natural materials for the headboard - wood, stone, brick, marble plaster.

Tree branches are the perfect complement to an art nouveau room, stonework complements a castle style, brickwork accentuates a loft, and marble stucco matches a classic style.

Another trendy option is a phytopanel of houseplants. It not only looks beautiful, but also cleans the air. Especially if you use epipremnum as a plant.

Decorating the wall behind the bed in the bedroom, you can make a panel of shells or other natural materials, framing it in a baguette.
















This effect is achieved by using the same type of finishing materials (one texture, color).

As materials, you can use paint, plaster, wood or wallpaper. The pattern can be made the same or left only on the wall, for example, in the form of a large image of a flower.







This solution creates coziness no less than textile accessories (pillows, blankets, bedspreads). The material is often used velvet or velor. The surface is often made quilted. It is an excellent choice for classic, art deco and baroque interiors. Choose a fabric color that matches the style of the interior and blends in with the rest of the walls.








Mobile refers to suspended structures. It can be geometric shapes, hearts, transparent glass. Choose what is more to your liking, not forgetting about harmony with the rest of the situation.





Use of a canopy for a bed

The canopy was originally used as an insect screen; and only over time it began to be decorative.

It is used as a decor for almost any bed - double, single and even bunk. You can complement the canopy with LED backlighting of moderate brightness.

According to psychologists, such an accessory evokes a feeling of comfort, coziness, promotes peaceful rest and sleep.

There are several types of canopies: