Two twin beds close enough to push together when you need to lay with him or push apart.

One queen bed.

We lay with him to read daily, so we wouldn't want any sort of arrangement that requires moving furniture around, and that's not something we would want to introduce to him either. (We'd find the house rearranged! :-) Is the sentiment behind your comment that you think two twins will look notably better than a twin and full together (my primary question at this point)? Thanks!

Is there room for 2 full size beds? If not, then I like the 2nd pic with different headboards, same wood and bedding.

What is the reason for the 2nd bed in his room? If for sleepovers when he’s older, I would choose a double that can accommodate a trundle in the future and go with one bed for now.

Reason for 2 beds — the room shape really calls for it as it’s rectangular. It’s a look I do really like. And he and his sister like to have sleepovers now. (They previously shared a room.) I considered a trundle it’s an option. But I probably prefer the look of clean, open space beneath a bed. Thanks for your suggestions!

And 2 fulls would be tight. Plus we already own the one twin I’d like not to spend on two new beds and mattresses.

Not exactly the same layout and instead of a twin I have a xl twin size chaise. I have a queen with the equivalent of a xl twin(80” long long) in our guest room for when my in-laws with one child visit from the UK. I leave it unmade and more as a lounge chair when not in use. It is not as nice looking as two twins but as a guest even though i like the look of two twins I hate sleeping on one.

I see the value in this idea and think the matching headboards totally work. Could you arrange the beds so they’re not parallel to each other? Then they’d look matched, but the size difference wouldn’t stand out.

Also, cute design! My now teen son still has his solar system mobile hanging in his room. ❤️

I like the similar but different headboards. But then I note you use the words like clean, and loving the look of two twins, so so, it may be that your style would be the two identical headboards. Either way, the room will be comfortable and versitile.

Just buy a queen bed. One style, one bed. The read "together" will sail, the child will GROW in independence and height. ......think longer term.

As to sleep overs?

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Two twin beds work for when he has friends over. It gives symmetry to the room as well.

Two choices IMO a twin and a nice big chair for reading or a queen he grows into . I think space for play in a kids bedroom trumps 2 beds and very soon he will not want you reading to him at all. You could do a twin with a trundle for sleepovers we had that for our kids worked well until they left home An extra long twin was what we chose. but our kids rooms were a bit smaller too.

As I read your question, it seems the request for advice is whether a headboard on a full size bed next to a twin bed should be the same or similar. I understand you have the twin and are seeking opinion as to the best full sized to buy.

I am looking forward to seeing pictures when the room is finished.

One idea might be to use a long singular head board going across the wall and same bedding might minimize the size difference.

As a grandparent whose grands are getting to this age, I think the idea of a full sized bed is great. One of our kids was in a full when little and the other in a twin. It was a PITA to lay with the twin bed kid.

I also see the benefit of an additional bed in a room. I like the look of matching headboards but that's me.

Your words...........

"We lay with him to read daily, so we wouldn't want any sort of arrangement that requires moving furniture around,"

Which is WHY you get the queen.

You get the length which is same as x long twin

You get a bed that will allow the reading

If there is room for two twins, or a twin and full? There is room for a queen. Or a "king" created.

It will still allow a chair, a play space

You are over thinking a short span in a child's life : ) and growth. As up above in queen, easy peasy for sleep overs ( My earlier comment /links/pics )

Otherwise? You get TWO x long twins, push together with ONE mattress pad, ONE king headboard, ONE king bottom sheet / all bedding etc etc etc

And you don't pull them apart. At all. When he leaves for college ...: ) maybe

Remember.......length on full and twin regular is 75 inches...and queen and king are 80". If you're both tall? You probably have the answer, right there.

Draw and measure the room, just for fun. Post it below

My kids enjoyed the nooks I created and the ones they found in our house until they hit middle school. So, depending on your child's age, planning a child-sized space, IMO, is not a waste of time or energy.

I like the matching headboards from your mockups.

Honestly I would get a Queen and then add a chair or something. We have three kids and one of my kids has a twin mattress under their bed we pull out for sleepovers. It’s been great but I’m glad we don’t have it set up in the room all the time

I think the twin and full look fine for his room, whichever head board you choose, but I do prefer the matching, Roarah’s idea looks terrific, too.

Too bad so many are ignoring your clear statements about what you want and why. Some people think they know what is better for you and your family than you do, and don’t miss an opportunity to pontificate.

Your mock-ups look great and I like your idea of a full with a twin … it gives lots of options. This board tends to have quite rigid design dictates, but you know what would work best for your family.

Roarah posted great examples (always listen to Roarah, she has excellent ideas, taste, and style).

I like both options — matching or not. Matching of course gives a more symmetrical look, while non-matching gives a more eclectic look (like using family pieces or something). So it just depends on your style preferences.

Please show us afters. :)

Why not do a bunk bed with the larger bed on the bottom and the smaller one on top? Then you can also add a small sofa or large beanbag chair for lounging and have plenty of room for a desk, too.

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I would get a full or queen and put the twin bed mattress underneath it for sleepovers. A twin is easy to pull out and add bedding when needed. I like open space in a room. Makes for a great play area on the floor. Great also for quite time, reading in the chair, floor or just playing pretend with their toys.

So, full or queen in the room, twin under bed, a comfy sitting chair for you, because as they get older, you may no long be lying down to reading to them anymore, you may be sitting in a chair and having a great conversation.

Thank you so much for your comments! Especially thanks to @roarah, @Jilly, @beeboo22, @RNmomof2 zone 5 and @olychick who took the time to really understand the question and respond thoughtfully. After considering your and some others' responses, I am leaning toward matching headboard to tie together the two beds, which will differ then only in size. Will share pics afterward. Thank you again! :-)

And @auntthelma, thank you!

I saw these examples and tho likely too feminine, I thought they showed how well 2 different sizes can work

I think the bold wallpaper detracts from the different sized headboards.

I especially like this one with the twin tucked in the corner, kind of out of the way. Harder to change the bedding, but since it will seldom be used, that won’t matter much.

I like the two different sizes - gives tons of flexibility and works in the room so a total winner in my mind. i would be tempted to have the same headboards and then riff a bit with bedding but that’s just because i love linens and can never decide - pls share the afters if youre willing