Blessedwith1 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Hello, I am mostly a lurker, and really enjoy being a part of this board. My 11 year old, soon to be 12 (in a month), has requested that we replace her full bed with a twin. We just moved into a house with a smaller bedroom than what she is used to. (She does have a second room that she uses for crafts and music and whatever else she wants). My husband thinks it is a bad idea, and I hesitant to do this, as she has ever only slept in a full. I worry that once the novelty wears off she will want her old bed back. Her reason behind this is for more floor space. Would you honour her request, or is it a bad idea? Has anybody's kids moved from a full bed to a twin? I know it is usually the other way around. Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Twin size if she now has a smaller room. If she ever has a friend stay over, she will need the floorspace for friend's sleeping bag. If she ever lives in a college dorm room, she will have a twin sized bed. Dismantle the full size and store until it is needed again. Adjustment period should be brief, if one even occurs. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 How about an IKEA type full loft? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I would do as she asked, if I was able. Realistically, she only uses half the bed now, anyway! I would think the floor space would be more useful! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 She may need space for other furniture in the future. Desk or computer hutch. Bookcases. More bookcases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We've only had twins for our kids... but my one regret was to not buy them X-long twin beds from the get-go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We went full to twin for the same reason. She's NEVER regretted it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We've only had twins for our kids... but my one regret was to not buy them X-long twin beds from the get-go. I was going to suggest twin XL as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedwith1 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thank you so much for the responses. I knew this was the right place to ask! I showed her some of the loft beds, but she is concerned about tumbling out. She is excited about the extra floor space and all the bookshelves she can fit in there, along with a window seat, and a bean bag chair. Hmm, it doesn't sound like there will be any floor space after all. Thanks for the heads up about the x-long twin. She is tall, so that is probably a necessity. Is it difficult to find sheets that fit? We have a California king and can't always find good sheets at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Ds15 has a queen in a small room. But his room is used for guests and he goes upstairs while guests are here. So I want him to keep the queen for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Shop now for x long sheet sets as that is what most colleges have in their dorms so August is a good month to find them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 My then 16 year old moved from a queen to twin with no issues for a similar reason...new room that a queen wouldn't fit comfortably. She was happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Well my Dd went from a twin to sleeping on the floor last year for several reasons, one being more floor space. Why not let her try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We went into xl twins when we needed new beds growing up and will likely do the same for our kids in a couple of years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Get her an x-long twin. If I ever end up alone, that is what I will have. My son has one in his room. The x-long is more helpful than the width of a double or a queen, and his room would be useless without the floor space he has. Where else would he put his clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thank you so much for the responses. I knew this was the right place to ask! I showed her some of the loft beds, but she is concerned about tumbling out. She is excited about the extra floor space and all the bookshelves she can fit in there, along with a window seat, and a bean bag chair. Hmm, it doesn't sound like there will be any floor space after all. Thanks for the heads up about the x-long twin. She is tall, so that is probably a necessity. Is it difficult to find sheets that fit? We have a California king and can't always find good sheets at a reasonable price. no it's not hard at all ..esp. right now when college kids are getting ready to go back to college. Most colleges only use x-long beds. Target will most definitely have them right now. But you can also find them online at places like Amazon and Overstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'm surprised by all the suggestions for an X-long twin bed. I'm 6'1" and find a twin bed comfortable. My brothers, at 6'5", prefer X-long twins, but it's quite unusual for a woman to be that tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 If she wants a twin, I would absolutely honor that request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yes, it is hard to find the "Twin XL" sheets. Sheets are very expensive to begin with. The XL are snapped up quickly because of college dorm beds. Target and Kohls have carried limited quantities of the XL. I have to buy this size because my father's bed from Medicare came only in Twin XL. Pain-in-the-everywhere! The XL sheets at Target often are made from that annoying "microfiber" stuff that feels creepy to the skin. Sometimes, though, the sheets are in the equally uncomfortable "t-shirt knit", which are unbearably hot on the body during the summer months here in north Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I had a full bed and then a queen bed while living at home. When I went to college, I had a twin XL bed. I honestly didn't notice much of an adjustment. As others have said, look for a Twin XL. It's easy to find sheets right now because of all the back to school stuff. :) I'd also consider a loft bed (see Ikea) as somebody else mentioned. Would really free up space, and has a "cool" factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I've thought about doing that myself. I slept in a twin bed from age 13 to 23 (before that I shared a full with my sister). I now sometimes sleep in my kids' twin size bed with them. I don't see a down side. I would honor her wish if it is affordable for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 You can always get them here. http://www.thecompanystore.com/sheets/twin-xl-sheets/?cm_re=sheets-twin-xl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 In high school I moved from a queen to a twin and I didn't regret it. There are options -- you can get her a trundle that could pull out for guests (and her if she wanted a bigger bed). You could get her underdrawers so she has even more space-- or even get under drawers for the full bed and get rid of the dresser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I'd go with the bigger bed. She's older and will spend more time reading on her bed than playing with toys on the floor. It's only about a foot different! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Or a Murphy bed???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Or a Murphy bed???? Don't you have to cut a recess in a wall to have one of these? Now you have me rewatching in my mind, that marvelous scene in the bed department from "The Big Store" (a Marx Brothers movie)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 XL twin sheets are only an Amazon click away ;) I had a full bed from age 7-18 and had no problem downsizing to a twin in college. DH is 6'3" and we shared that full bed until I got pregnant and we upsized to a queen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 all my kids are in regular single beds ( I think that is what you guys call a twin ) I have 2 children 6' 4". All the beds at Uni campus are single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 my girls shared a full. they moved to twins. do you use this room as a guest room? otherwise I'd give her the floor space. you could also consider a trundle bed, so you have the size of a twin, but the option of pulling another bed out for guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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