I think the table is charming ... as are the twin beds. I love the blue basket weave upholstery and the cashmere throws are a nice touch!

Is this guest room used primarily by adults or children? I think that will play into what way to go with it.

I love the table, too. Do you think you might use a rug between the beds?

I love what you have so far. Do you have any lamps you intend to use?

It's nice!! I think the table is fine with these beds. I'm wondering too about a rug and lamp and some artwork.

I like these blankets in place of quilts.

https://annieselke.com/p/PC1780-FQ?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4MjQx6ukggMVCLCGCh08XA8yEAQYAiABEgJ-lPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Here’s a lamp and rug from the same site just for some ideas.

Love that table! How great that one piece can serve both beds. LOVE the legs!! Don't make it silly by 'updating' parts. Let it be what it is!! In a guest room I think a mirror a chair and a place to set a suitcase so it is elevated and can be accessed easily are necessary to a guests comfort. How big is your space and where can you add these elements? Guest rooms are the best place for a very curated collection to fit needs and look warm and cozy.

Love it so far. For guests' convenience, I always like it if there is a lamp on either side so one guest can sleep while the other is up reading. Given the height of the end table and that there is only one, I think a wall hung lamp over each bed or a swing arm lamp on each side could work nicely. (Can be plug-in with a cable cover if not hard-wired....the one below from Elk Lighting.)

The other decision for me would be color. The splash of red in the first pic really brightens the space, but if you add too much of an accent color it can go from calm and relaxing to energetic. What's going on in the rest of the room? Are there windows? Room for a dresser? Benches at the foot of the beds?

It's Florida so maybe a bit more coastal. I'm wondering if there is a vintage ciastal look.

I just finished my guest room in Florida. Originally Ibought rust and beige Tommy Bahama quilts.

The room didn't look happy.

Before

Old table and lamp from previous owner. I bought these quilts before I had a vision, thinking well…anything Tommy Bahama could work!

After

I'm ordering a white slipcovered chair to complete the room.

I would start with a rug. Then pull colors from there.

I like the way you are headed. I agree with AD … a lamp on each side of the table or swing arm lamps. Personally, I’ve never found a swing arm lamp that didn’t shine in my eyes. I like the look, but the execution has never been good. Perhaps they were mounted too high.

I would not add a bright color. What you have now is so serene looking.

I’d add a bench at the end of each bed for luggage. And Leontine Linens something like this

btw, I think the stacked magazines on the bench are tacky. But for that, I love every element of this room.

Also, in a guest room, I like a mirror that is usable - low enough to see yourself with a table below it. So that if GH (guest husband) is showering, GW can be fixing her hair in the bedroom…or whatever. And a chair where you can sit to put on your socks.

I love the idea of twin benches if there’s enough space to add there. Alternatively, fold- up luggage racks that yes, are utilitarian but can be put away , MAYBE. This is where you get to decide, , is there more room IN the room than closet or garage storage , so you might inveyin multi- purpose furniture ( storage benches, sit to put on shoes & socks), or perhaps, do you see the room daily & ether not obscure the upholstered footboards, or maybe often have just one guest so don’t want to duplicate everything.

The furnishings lean a bit “ sweet “, so maybe avoid ditsy dusty florals, but I liked those soft color striped blankets for a bit of linear pattern against curves, without going full - on Maine rustic cottage. Or maybe a more sophisticated toile. You don’t have to add bright colors, can still go light & serene , but pale blue bedrooms often tolerate a bit of navy or deep green or even black, to add a bit of “ strength” and interest to the room. Can be in the bedding , even just piping or ribbon trims, or in picture frames, mat, small accessories.

Pretty beds and fabric! Right now the room is very "beige". I would not add a bright color because as someone mentioned, it seems you are going for serene. Look at the room AmyKath posted. I would love to see the floor of that room. With your beige carpet, I would definitely add a rug, using soft colors. The table you show is fine, but if you have somewhere else to use it, I would love to see a wood table/chest between the beds. That would bring in warmth (again look at Amy's pic) as would pictures above the bed. Amy's pic has a mix of gold and wood which both bring warmth to the room without adding color. Instead of the cashmere blankets, I would like to see some type of quilt/blanket/duvet with a mix of soft colors. Just my 2 cents worth! I agree to a place for luggage and a mirror, also a chair in the room if you have a place for it. You can also bring in soft color/warmth with window treatments. Curious to see the window in the room. Can you share more views of the room?

I love the table with those beds, so charming.

I’m not suggesting these specific things, just a collage with the colors in there, a serene, somewhat monochromatic look.

I grabbed them all from Ballard Designs, again, just as an example of an allover scheme. Your art and mirror is what will elevate the character of this room. :)

Just posting the next two to show nice pillow arrangements, not for colors and such:

The thing I have against rugs over carpet in this setting is, potential trip hazard , and complicates vacuuming. And for all that, isn’t as big a visual impact as you might go for with a living room area rug- in fact can chop up the serene look more. So I’m more about practical.

I have a guest bedroom with a similar vibe. It was furnished with two twins and DD’s handpainted childhood furniture, but when my mother did her second downsize I ended up with some of her bedroom stuff I had long coveted. This room was also blue, and we repainted it a more ethereal shade. I used mom’s desk between the beds as you have, and now have two non-matching stools, one at the end of a bed and the bigger one to serve the desk. I did keep DD’s bunny lamp as a bit of whimsy, and because I could not bear to part with it.

The pink painted table has found a home in another room, and that bed gets the desk stool at its foot for a suitcase if needed.

This highboy is across from the desk. The placement is not cramped but very compact; if I didn't have this dresser I would not have sought one out to put here.

adding… this post made me walk in the room and i forgot I had put a parson’s chair at the desk after those pictures were taken. Now there’s a stool at the foot of both beds.

I’ve always loved your guest room, Kswl, and the one with the twin beds in Mtn’s (CT) house. So lovely and inviting!

Eld, somehow missed your post before … I like the changes you made! Another inviting room. :)

So many great ideas! You are all so good!

Hu, thanks for your input, If you don’t like the table, you really won’t like the bachelor chest.

Arcy, maybe the chest is a candidate for new knobs? The room has a good size closet that can hold a couple of luggage racks, and room to hang.

Funky, the grandchildren are still in toddler beds and cribs, so it’s mainly adults at the moment. I’m glad you like the table!

Oly, I hadn’t thought of a rug, but I like it! New flooring throughout is in the works, so the rugs will have some staying power. I really like the last one, which brought to to Caitlin Wilson. Some great lamps there too!

3Katz and Deegee, and Tina Marie, I moved a lamp just to see what it looks like here, because I was thinking blue. But maybe not? Added a window photo for you.

1929spanish, I love that rug! If I don’t use it here, I need to find a place for it.

Amykath, that is very serene. This is so much more fun with all of you!

Annie, I thought about a wall hung lamp, but it’s a pretty high ceiling. Maybe 10’? I’d have to measure. Will that throw off the scale? See pics for the rest of the room.

Any better ideas for a ceiling fan? The light dimmer is on the remote, and it’s old school incandescant so it’s niche lighting.

Eld, what a fresh transformation! Can I come over? I really like the flooring too. What is it and are you happy with it?

Bbstx, I did a mock up just for you ;) So calm.

Jilly, thank you for grabbing those images! I'm going to work on a few mockups.

marmiegard_z7b. you get me. Lol. My inner floral needs to be kept at bay, which is why I have very little pattern in my homes. I like the idea of a bit of green.

Kswl, LOVE IT! You did a great job. It feels so collected. The mirror is perfect, it’s making me think.

I like the table, would perhaps update the hardware or even paint it

I would do very little, It is so serene and restful as it is. I love AmyK's art suggestion.

Re lighting, I see KSWL in her lovely guest room used pharmacy lamps on the far sides of the beds which is a great idea. But in my mock-up I put it with a single chair in the corner. A mirror over the dresser would be nice. I prefer window treatments for the warmth, softness and sound deadening properties...being FL, perhaps just sheers to diffuse the light. I added a carpet on the rug though it isn't necessary, but it does reinforce the color scheme and add more texture and pattern.

Thanks for all the thoughtful replies—you're coming in loud and clear. Many thanks for the mock-up, Annie, it looks like I'm ready to start placing orders.

This all white Pique Coverlet is the perfect weight for Florida, but are the scalloped edges on the shams too much?

Love the idea of wall lamps. Are the cord covers are a nice touch, or should I aim for hardwired? These Visual Comfort are dimmable and have an 18.5" projection. Is there a reason why they shouldn't be offset?

What do you think about leaning into an abstract seascape?

Would wall lamps and over-the-bed art like AmyK's suggestion be too much?

Scallops are never too much, imo, lol— I have those same Matouk euro shams on our twins in white pique and the scallops are finished in blue. And there’s a pink and white stripe boudoir pillow also with a scalloped ruffle — and my mother’s granny name embroidered on it. Scallops are cool 😎

Abstract seascape works too...art is very personal so it has to be what you like.

I thought about putting the lamps on the sides too, so that works. And swing arms are usually mounted more on the side. The ones in the mock up were not swing arm so having them over the bed makes more sense and I liked the symmetry and the way they helped fill the wall space better. Whether installed or corded is a function of if you want to pay an electrician and how much it would cost depending on where the power source is and how much wall they'd have to tear up to do it. It's also a function of how permanent you think the arrangement is going to be. If you decided in the future to change, say, to a queen bed, then the side mounts wouldn't work and if hard wired, you'd have to go through the process again of moving them. I have corded lamps with cord covers in my bedroom for that reason.

The pique coverlet is very nice and the scallops would work well with your furniture. I think it's going to be a lovely room!

Check Horchow. I believe they have that Matouk coverlet on sale.

Love the pique. How abotu fabric covered cord for the lamps? https://www.colorcord.com/collections/diy-wire?gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJKqBhCaARIsAN_yS_kilsoao0IGfVWh9Ycl4Xjvey3Jov27A01RV4SX19zldi7E6vqxeR8aAsO3EALw_wcB

And this is why I come to you! Thanks team!

Just for fun, with such a neutral base, I decided to play with adding an accent color to see what it'd look like...fun!

Thank you Annie! Another color really makes a big impact.

I was thinking of layering in some green. I like this pillow, but am trying to find something similar with a hit of pink or orange.

ETA Love this color scheme, just a hint of orange in the gracie wallpaper. And I actually own that Capri book. Schumacher liked this insta, but I can't seem to find the pillow fabric... the green bench has a bit of blue. Kinda loving those visual comfort lamps too. Making me want to redo the master bedroom lol.

@Kswl, as a new GM, how sweet to have your mother's granny name embroidered!

@Jillysent me down a rabbit hole of pillow configurations. Since when do Euro pillows go on top of rectangle shams?

I'm thinking 2 smaller squares and a long neck roll over the bedding pillow.

And here's a wood table for @Tina Marie.

This is pretty too. Kswl has got me thinking monogram.

I am seeing less pillows on beds. I like two rectangular sleeping pillows, stacked, and one sm rectangle propped, for a twin.

Basically half of this:

I'll second the person that said these beds are likely too small. I think you said the grandkids are too young for beds and so these will be for adults. I'm very petite and I have slept in twin beds as an adult and I always uncomfortable and feel like I'm gonna roll off. I understand wanting to keep them, as they are very cute. But maybe don't put too much effort in a room that likely only the grandkids could sleep in.

luvdark, I am sorry but I love twin beds and never have a problem sleeping in one.

I particularly love the look of two twins in a bedroom, Gardener, it is going to look great and be a very useful room!

I have 2 twins in my guest room and it's worked out well for when we have friends visiting who do NOT want to share a bed...like my uncle and his stepson...

I like these coverlets at cuddledown. (light weight).

https://www.cuddledown.com/ShopCategory.aspx?ID=75,3270

“@Jillysent me down a rabbit hole of pillow configurations. Since when do Euro pillows go on top of rectangle shams?”

Ok, well, I guess you can use my post for ”What not to do” instead of inspiration. :)

nuh uh, @Jilly, you're ahead of the curve!

So many images of larger square euros over the shorter pillows, starting with Matouk. I was going old school. I appreciated your post because it made me really think about the number and placement of pillows. Mtn's method popped up quite a bit as well, and that styling makes so much sense, especially for twins that double the pillows, so double the night storage space, or (depending on the guest), double pillows scattered on the floor ;) Maybe Mtn's right and those Euros are actually covering bedding pillows, not shams.

Thank you @Jennifer Hogan, I was not familar with cuddledown!

I like your idea of going with green as an accent color. Most other choices could turn it into a little girl's room. I'd look for art or a rug first as they will give you a more clear direction than pillows.

@Jilly, actually, both your pics for the win.

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@mtnrdredux_gwI'm working on the wall sconces, but the walls are concrete. The electrician can break through, but it will be a big job. Did you purchase your light fixtures from Color Cord company, or have the cords retrofitted to your fixtures? thx!

Gardener, I came across this darling room and it made me think of your project.

Just posting the picture for fun (I’m in love with those coverlets).

Any updates on your room?

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I just look at the photo of those beds "undressed" with the table in between. So charming! Just love them.

Thanks for checking in—I was traveling and am now back on track! Update:

I purchased a colorful, beautifully embroidered Scalamandré fabric (pillows in progress) and also had pillows made with a calm blue, gray, and taupe Lee Jofa fabric. I put the Matouk pique coverlet on top to bottom, so it has a curved scallop up near the headboard. I may monogram the hemstitched part of the pillowcase, and/or get the pillowcases Mtnrd found.

Ordered cordless sconces after getting a crazy quote to install 2 outlet boxes in the hurricane-proof wall. Chiseling a hurricane wall can't be the best idea, and I have high hopes for the cordless which should arrive soon.

Thanks to @Jilly for the latest pic, reminding me about centering the sconces. I did that in the mockup below.

I love the blue grass cloth mirror in the mockup, but don't love that it doesn't reflect anything interesting, and there will be another mirror over the bachelor chest.

Toying with reproducing a watercolor of me and my small (at the time) daughters. But a bit too twee?

Apologies in advance if this posts three times, having trouble with GW... will try to post the links and photos separately.

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Couldn't post the above with the Modern Lantern Emily Cordless Sconce link embedded. Interesting...