How often are you likely to have three couples needing three doubles compared to other family/friend groups who would have different needs?
Yes it's hard when you are trying to second guess a market that you know very little about! However, don't be swayed by what you already have, just because you have a single, doesn't mean you have to keep it. Ebay and other second hand outlets make things easy enough to get rid of. Once you've bought a bed you won't be in a hurry to change it, so start with the best combination.fionac wrote:This is a really good question. And one I have no idea how to find the answer to!!
I think on balance, seeing as we only have a double and a single in place so far and will need to buy the other two doubles they may as well be zip link. Only downside I can see is that the one in the room with the single will have to be a 5 foot due to space. Can fit a 6ft in one room and already have a double in the other.
Don't try and be all things to everyone, but by having the zip link options you have plenty of viable combinations for guests. If you can sleep 6 comfortably then do you really need to offer sleep 7 by having the single in with the double? Personally I'd go more upmarket and have space available rather than cramming beds in just because you can! How about having space for a cot or perhaps a z-bed for occasional use in the largest double?
Incidentally whilst I wouldn't recommend 2'6" beds, I unfortunately have no choice as my bedrooms are tiny, so in my twin room only 2'6" fit. When I had a choice with my new property, I bought a 3' single with a smaller single under, so there is more space when only one bed is needed and I can fit a cot if required.
Sorry GB, I wouldn't want to make you grumpy, but sometimes a girl has no choice.