happy, if we ever really had an overnight guest, it would be a miracle. LOL I should be calling it the cat room because that's who will occupy it 99% of the time. Cats got it good at my house. LOL It's a second bedroom I had to call something, so I thought calling it the guest bedrooms would be appropriate, since the 3rd. bedroom is being called the office. It's just DH, me and the pets. Kidding aside I was actually going to look for an antique or old desk fan for the room as a decorative accent as well as a functional piece when needed.

whenicit, Thanks, but I need LOTS of help! The other advantage to the 2nd layout in BR1 is that the headboard is rather high and if I put it along the wall, it won't block the windows which would probably be better. I'll see about adding seating when I get the beds assembled. We may have room and it would give me a project to scour antique shops. That is what I'm planning on doing for a nightstand in the second bedroom. A little shabby/chic, beachy. I was going to look through some "Real Simple" magazines for inspiration. I'm not sure exactly what I want yet, but I though a "weathered" table, perhaps in a fun color, would go nicely with the iron bed. ajsmama, Thank you for the suggestion on BR1. I agree that swaping the nightstand is much better. On BR2, I think I could move the dresser closer to the door. The only think I actually don't like about the dresser in that position in general is that I'm not fond of the look of it from the side, but no mater how far forward or backward it is, I'm going to have that problem... Thanks for all you help! Jaymie

Have you tried Schonbeck or Elegant Lighting?

Great ideas! Here’s what our bedroom looked like before. We have our dressers (which I know are way too big for the room) within the room which is why I was thinking more overhead lighting would be ideal (that fan gives off minimal lighting when the cover is installed. Whatever overhead lighting we do put in will have a dimmer switch. I live in Alaska where it stays pretty dark most winter, so I do like having lots of different lighting options. Also, husband loves overhead fans. And I doubt I can convince him to take down the one he just put up.