I agree with bluekitobsessed - unless you need it for privacy I like the uncovered windows. Otherwise, I agree with you on the bamboo - that would continue the lovely peaceful feel you have created without detracting too much from the simplicity that makes it feel so soothing. I love everything about your room - beautiful job.

Thanks again for the great comments! The decking was done by Wright Brothers per my design/request, and really turned out even better than I hoped. The pattern itself is not scored - they just snapped lines and applied two different color finishes to the pattern. airborne101 - I'm right by Black Mountain in Madeira Canyon. BND did a great job for me as well! Tile work for the bathroom/shower should be wrapping up today, followed by final plumbing and electrical in the next week or two, so I hope to post some completed photos soon!

Lindsey_CA - the boards are the engineered 'plastic' type decking that is inherently somehwat fire resistant. We leave off the conver screen (seen to the left of the picture) until we are done for the evening and that is when it goes on...we love it! BTW, my wife likes the wine and I'll drink a beer or two, puffing on my pipe. Padrefan - I like the slip up...perhaps sight even fits it better !!! Coming soon (once we get it cleaned up and pics taken). Puternam - Yes, the pit is sunk into the deck. What you are actually seeing is the 3rd layer of the castlerock bricks. These go down to the earth where they lay on top of a concrete footer. The hard part of this was 1. Building the framework around the pit to support the decking, and 2. cutting the deckboards to exactly fit around the jagged edges of the castlerock. It was all actually fun (I'm weird - I actually ENJOY stuff like this). Scrapula - thanks! We like her. We wanted some type of water feature, but with the existing layout it did not support any type of descent or such. We decided on a fountain and she became it.

Wow! I just want to thank all of you for the wonderful positive feedback. It's nice being able to get genuine help and not be beat up for choices. aloha, I was thinking of doing a long bench, luggage rack or chest across from the bed. I imagine eventually there will be a flat screen where the picture is currently. I also have an old cedar chest or trunk that could possible work there and would add extra storage for blankets/pillows. indygo, I'll check out BM limsickle on my color deck. I worry about the creamy white with the off white carpet. Will it be to washed out? abudant, it's hard to get the lamp behind the chair without feeling like it's hanging over your head or pulling the chair out to far but I'll try again. The little stool was kinda jammed in the picture it was a quick set up. The sunburst is shims and painted with metallic glaze. I only have the 2 same sized pictures. dianolo, I'll check out BM Wales too but toned down? grandma, wouldn't it look awkward with the lamp shade in front of the curtains and block them? I thought it was better on the otherside to give it height? rather, I did make the mirror. It is made from cedar shims, glue, HL mirror, glue and more glue. I found a tutorial online that I followed but found out the hard way several steps were missing. cindy, the curtains and stripes are almost identical...at least to one of the green stripes. I think there might actually be 3 shades. I'll look again. Can a paint store match to paint to material? busy, I hate to get rid of a table completely because I do occasionally use it when I sneak off to read in there. I'm not opposed to painting the stool if that helps. I will definitely try centering the mirror. I'm not sure about moving the secretary just because it kind of doubles as a night stand and gives some height to that corner. Can I get by without a second night stand? green, there's not really an orange sherbert color, there is a mustardy yellow. I'm sure bamboo blinds would give great texture and be less stark but for now we are keeping with the white blinds as they are throughout the bedrooms. The bamboo blinds in my LR/ktichen don't offer enough privacy or darkness even with the privacy liner and privacy is an issue with this room. cindy, I'm not completely against the yellow for paint color just looking at other options too. Yellow is always a favorite because it's so bright and cheery. There is indeed pink in the bedding but I'm afraid DH would not go for pink walls. I will try to make some of the changes tonight. We've had to move some stuff around in there for the carpets to be cleaned and a section replaced due to water damage. Unfortunately the carpet guy wasn't able to do the patch yet. :'( I'll be sure and take pictures and post them for insight. Again, thank you all for the feedback!