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

https://www.allmodern.com/rugs/pdp/callaham-bluecreamgray-area-rug-vrkg1060.html?piid=21060156 https://www.allmodern.com/rugs/pdp/nida-hand-tufted-brownblue-area-rug-vkgl6006.html https://joybird.com/rugs/spencer-neutral-rug/ The above last two links are sold out, but you can put the name in and search it if you like it or be put on a wait list... both of these have very good reviews. I think if the pile height is important to you that you might look at that as well with any of the area rugs. https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hand-Tufted-Country-Wool-Rug-8-x-10/11118673/product.html?recset=e795447a-fe2f-44cc-b667-eadc5a12880e&refccid=LI52NHO4F7HYYNSPKOKRY62XIE&recalg=872,873,839&recidx=3&refinement=style:Contemporary Was there any particular rug in the original post you liked.... these are the ones I have in a folder......

So I just tweeked your current plan a little bit by doing pier style cabinets on either side of the bed. Then you don’t have to have a nightstand. Or you can just do full height wardrobes. You will have to account for the jogs in the wall so that the bed is positioned so that you can get the doors open. Then the desk would be opposite the bed and possibly add a little bookcase. I am showing a queen sized bed.

Thank you all! We definitely prefer wool -- I wasn't seriously considering the amazon one, except it was a shaggier type which I liked. We may indeed go with the wool one. Thank you for the feedback to go larger! And yes...we will be orienting this rug wide not long -- but we are just going to do it when we get the new rug, since I don't like the heavy dark colors in our already dark bedroom. Re: "unmade bed"...not sure if that was a joke or a jab....that bed was made, by our standards -- not as tidily as usual maybe, but honestly some days we're lucky *anything* gets done around the house, given the toll full-time demanding jobs, kids, commutes, and everything else can take on our time. I did apologize for the untidy look of the room, but I'm not sure why someone felt the need to leave such a comment in a forum that is intended to be supportive. All others, thank you so much for your help!! Very much appreciated. We're planning to get the rug in a few weeks, and I'll be sure to post updated pics here.