Thank you Carol, when I saw so many bromeliads I thought of you, and when we were around an area that smelled so nice and I wondered what it was.:) Thank you Marcia, we all love fairy tales and is nice to escape once in a while.:) To tell you the truth, I was competing with the children finding the fairy doors in the map.

My post wasn't about rules; it's just my two cents about how to get a vibe similar to the room you posted, if you like that vibe. So, since you are wedded to the fabric, I think the rug should be solid-ish or else veer modern to echo the feel of the room in the photo (but your windows, ceilings and beams really carry the day IMHO). These are D&A, some of which are on sale. They may still not be want you want for pets, but I think most of them would have close duplicates out there.

I did it for my grandson when he was 8 or 9. He came over one day and I told him about the big snake I wanted him to see. He was leery of going down there but he liked it.

There is nothing wrong with his dresser. It's a nice piece. All the comments re possibly putting his piece in the closet could also apply to you. If you don't want to match his style, or closely complement it, just get what you want and put your piece in the closet. That way, you will just have his dresser to contend with; and there are a gazillion beautiful darker wood nightstands that would complement his piece. The rest of it, you can keep light - I.e. upholstered headboard, bedding, lamps, accessories, etc. Again, there is absolutely zero wrong with his piece and his taste. You are fortunate that he has agreed to give up a lot of his things to please you. But it is really not fair for you to expect him to give up everything... And I also think you may benefit from expanding your understanding of what quality, classic furniture looks like. Grey wash is already over.