Personally I think a twin is fine. Most of us probably grew up on a twin, she will live on a twin if she goes to college as someone pointed out. I think you have to add to that equation- what type of person is your daughter? Do you think she'll be a reader and like having a little bean bag chair in her own private room to read and do other things that she likes? With friends? Does she have a lot of siblings and this room is her refuge? Or not? Depending on circumstances would lead to two different choices. Also - will this be the room that carries her through her teenage years? Teenagers seem to want to den in their bedroom caves. More room less bed might be better. If she'll be trading up to a bigger room in the house or you are pretty sure you'll be moving before then, not so much an issue. A 10 year old may have preferences if all her choices are laid out and the ins and outs of it all explained - smaller bed, gets to keep dressers, get a bean bag, or a desk or a...whatever or does she prefer the bed and the way things are? You might walk her around a furniture store and let her try on a twin bed. I did think a trundle bed was very cool when I was small. Last - I have friends that have opted for the beds on stilts that have ladders to get more room. Many college kids do this as well, I have even seen home built ones at college that were built at half height, just heigh enough to fit a dresser under. At 10 she's old enough for that to be a safer bet depending on what type of sleeper she is.

I had posted this same question just a short time ago; in fact, at first I thought it was my post popping up again! I have two twin beds. I purchased the lambswool connector that goes between the two beds; it comes with a strap that surrounds and buckles around the beds. I placed a mattress cover over each bed first. Then placed the lambswool piece in the center and buckled it together. I then placed a king sized mattress cover over that. It works great and makes a wonderful king sized bed. Twin beds are actually five inches shorter than kings, but I didn't have any difficulty placing king sized sheets on the bed. I bought my "connector" on line at Comfort House. Here is a link that might be useful: Create a King at Comfort House

Great! Thankyou that answers my question. I did look at the Nelson bench .. looks pretty cool and modern .. however I m looking for upholstered one.

I think it is from Pottery Barn so contact them.