Just wanted to add the original plan for the window treatments called for doing 3 layers--the third layer being a valance matching the comforter. I'm about ready to scrap that in favor of hanging the pinch pleats on a decorative rod. Three treatments seems too much and the third rod will have to come out too far to clear the other two--about 8-9". I'm about ready to return the top treatments to JCP unless there is a strong feeling I could make it work.

We have a very very similar bed (except that our bed has the leather insets) -- as well as the rest of the furniture!

So my suggestion is to add a pair of swing-arm lamps to the bed; mirror over the dresser area -- and artworks!

BTW -- we don't use a bedskirt with our bed ..... BUT -- try laying the comforter or duvet flat over the sheets ((or fold it down) -- THEN lay down your sleeping pillows flat on top and THEN lay down your pillow shams on top on those sleeping pillows. Add ONE decorative roll-type pillow that matches the red of the fabric on the chair in front of the stacked pillows.

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I can look into an accent center pillow to coordinate with the chair--but not quite sure what would work.

DH and I really prefer our recessed spot lights for reading in bed as the light is very focused and does not disturb the other person if they want to sleep.

I agree it needs artwork, though I want to work out a solution for the TV first. We opted not to get a mirror since we wanted to put the TV in that spot over the dresser and I don't think there is room for both.

I did purchase some vintage botanical prints on eBay awhile back that I plan to have framed and put a few here. I'll upload some of the pics later to get some feedback on which ones would look good, where.

We have a similar bed in our MB. I tuck my quilt under the mattress so that you can see the sideboards. It defines the shape of the sleigh bed and, IMHO, makes for a neater look.

I keep a coordinating coverlet folded down at the foot of the bed which drapes over and hides the folded corners. I have a pillow in the coverlet fabric at the top with my shams to pull it together.

Do you have enough drape on your quilt to try tucking it in?

Val, I just saw your post and am in a hurry to get to a meeting, so I can't yet comment on your decor but I had to say: I have the exact same crystal box (the one with the bird on top) that you have on your nightstand. I got mine back in 1984 on a mini-cruise to the Bahamas. Have never seen another like it. Where did you get yours, if you don't mind??

amck: That sounds very pretty. I would love to see a picture of what you describe and/or suggestions from someone else on a coverlet. I actually am not that enthused about the bedding so would even be open to swapping it out--another reason why I had changed my mind on doing the coordinated valance. The colors don't show that accurately but they are a moss/sage green, gold, and a bit of the red accent.

I moved the TV to the center and rearranged the pictures. Does this look like something I can work with if I hang some artwork to either side of the TV?

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It's still a larger TV than I'd like, but DH loves it and works for Sony so it's here to stay. Any ideas what to do with the cable box? If I could reconfigure that drawer below somehow that would be ideal--provided I could get the remote to work with it as I would need the other style that works through wood and also the drawer is a bit low so not sure if it could trigger if someone is laying in bed with the footboard there.

I think you could mount the tv on a wall mount, which comes with a tilt motion so that the viewing angle would be perfect from the bed - better than if the tv continued to be where it is.

Whether or not you choose to wall mount it, you might look for something like this to put on top of the dresser to hold the components. This one is black, but I know the office supply stores sell printer/monitor stands in wood tones, too. I think it would give you a very finished look and the units should then be workable from the bed with no problem. I would get rid of the little frame pix, perhaps hang a couple of the wall ledges for those, and instead add a lamp on one side, perhaps a grouping of candles or a pretty vase with some grasses and twigs on the other side, which will help balance the visual presence of the tv and components.

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I think the gold traverse rod could work for you. Just be sure that when you hang it, the drapes don't end up shorter than the sheers that are under them. You might also check out Penney's in the store, as they may have other rods you can get. Another online source for rods in a different color is continentalwindowfashions.com. They have a wide selection of hardware.

Adding some art by the bed, perhaps those decorative ledge shelves above one of the nightstands for all the little pix, and a larger art piece on the other side.

I would like to see some touches of red in a print pillow for on the bed, perhaps in the lamp or vase on the dresser, to link to the pretty chair you have in there.

teeda: We got that crystal box as a wedding gift in 1990--have no idea where it was bought. DH uses it to dump spare change. I'm trying to get him to put his clutter in his nightstand drawers...

Les: I was hoping you'd chime in. I like all your suggestions: the TV shelf sounds like just the thing as well as the wall ledges for the photos since I've taken most of them out of the other rooms. You've given me some ideas where to focus next--as far as a vase, lamp, etc.

For the wall ledges do you think I should try to find them in cherry to match the wood or would black be OK?

As for the decorative rod, I'm still undecided if I should get the traverse one of just put them on rings with the pulls to open/shut. I've also been looking at Lowe's for rods--they have some nice ones by Allen & Roth, Levelor, etc. I'm thinking I need a thicker rod--like 1-1/2" or even 2" since it'll be about a 9-1/2 foot span.

What do you think of amck's suggestion to add a coverlet and coordinating pillow with some touches of red?

What about this TV/VCR swivel? It is similar to the one Les linked--except in cherry.

Here is a link that might be useful: TV/VCR swivel

Val
Your room is lovely

I have similiar furnishings - I don't use ruffle as above let the rails show
- also, dilema Tv in bedroom - I have little one - sitting on a similiar stand to your last post - mine just doesn't swivel - i have it situated off center - so it doesn't make a "focal" statement.

- I think a rug/s would help your space - some nice accents of color, artwork a nice mirror when you move the TV would work well

Drapes - oh, I just have to let someone else there - I do love pinch pleats on a decorative rod - & I finally hung JCP silk ones in my DR (well someone else hung them) I can post a pic of the DR ones on dec rod if you think that may help.

good luck val

jejvtr: Thanks for the complements on my bedroom, though it's still in the "getting the bones right" stage--as is the rest of my house. This forum has been so helpful--you cannot imagine! I can see a rug working in this room as well. I remember your lovely dining room drapes and I also like pinch pleats on a decorative rod. For so long I was thinking I had to use a double rod and I did not want 2 rows of rings--plus I do not like clips. However, a salesperson told me at RH that I can use loop rings (or simply remove the clips and use them as loop rings)--which then got me rethinking the rod setup. Then today I was looking at a website that mentioned a layered treatment with a traverse rod below and a decorative above--which again got me thinking as that way I won't have 2 layers of rings and I have much more choice of rods! Regarding the mirror, I don't think I will have room for both it and the TV, plus we also put in 2 mirrored closet doors in the room (not in the pics). What do you think of Les' suggestions for a vase and table lamp?

I'm really not sure what would be better--center or off to the side. Hope some others chime in on that one--or perhaps squirrel will kindly do a few mock ups for me--pretty please.

I think you could have the TV anywhere from the middle to the far left, but you need more heigth and color on the dresser to detract from it. I see a tall, thin lamp in the left corner with red in the shade, then the TV, then a combination of some pictures in taller frames - 11x13, 8x10 and a 5x7 or such along with a few other color spots - vase, candle, etc. Maybe even one of the botanicals standing rather than hanging. I thought of a low hung, thin and simple picture shelf to the right of the TV with smaller frames and color spots beneath, but I'm unsure of how that would play out.

I think the tables need some height as well - thin colored vase with grasses on the window side with a small 5x5 or so picture (not green botanical, think reds and golds) hung low to the table. On the other side I see 2 green botanicals hung vertically(assuming they are smallish) and a cute water pitcher, small hurricane lamp or other color spot.

Curtains - two layers only! And definitely a red pillow on the bed!

I would try making the bed differently. Here are some examples, showing the comforter either tucked or placed behind the side rails. They also show pretty fold-downs and the use of color contrast with the decorative pillows to highlight them.

Your colors and furnishings are beautiful :)

HTH!

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The thing that strikes me about your room is that all the surfaces seem hard and square and flat.

Since it's a bedroom, you want softer surfaces. Hang some soft floral prints on the wall, maybe in round or oval frames.

Your bedding should be softer and rounder. Add a couple of small round pillows to the bed, or to the chair. Perhaps a soft comforter, folded at the foot of the bed, or thrown over the back of the chair?

Maybe a couple of small area rugs in soft patterns, where your feet hit the floor in the morning?

Add a fern...

You get the idea...

justnotmartha: Your suggestions are just the right kind of details I'm looking for now that Les has given me a direction where to go with the TV/VCR stand.

squirrelhaven: Thanks for sharing those pics. Unfortunately my comforter is not long enough to tuck under the sides (most likely because my mattress is higher than average though I think most mattresses are these days). HOwever, I do like that look plus the idea of a coverlet at the base. I'm actually not very thrilled with this comforter anymore since the top fabric gets easily snagged. I'm actually considering replacing it at some point. Would love some suggestions from anyone on the best type of bedding and good places to shop for it that would work better with my sleigh bed.

mclarke: Great suggestions! Thanks!

Val, you have a lovely color and some very nice furniture. Personally, I would not retrofit the drawers as it would limit this dresser's use if you someday bought something else and wanted to move it to a guest room or sell it. I think the swivel stand that was linked would be great. I have a very inexpensive t.v. ent. center in a corner of my bedroom. Not real pretty, but I love my t.v. in there. Sometimes there's just no 'perfect' way to have the conveniences we want along with the sumptuous beauty we prefer. If you have mirrored doors, that definitely makes the dresser/mirror not nearly so much of a necessity. Perhaps a framed mirror or antique mirror on a bedroom wall would add more glass and look good too?
Look around at comforter sets a bit. I think you are dissatisfied with that one and it may be the thing that really bothers you. Do you have a HomeGoods in the Bay Area? I've found nice stuff there, but you have to keep going back and looking.
For your windows, I love the heavy rods with nice finials with draperies on rings. I would go that route myself.

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redbazel: I'm definitely going for the TV stand and any ideas of retrofitting the drawer are gone. My DH works for Sony and think in the future when there will be one location for all components that all TVs in the home can access. In the meantime, though, that settop box needs a spot so I'm going to order the TV stand as well as get a decorative rod for the window.