I like the blinds you have. They allow in light when you want and can shut when you don't. The roman shades you posted are nice, but I think you'll find they make your room really dark. I do like the rug going under your bed. The colors are nice and just enough blue.

Maybe do a valance or panels on either side of the blinds if you want something more at the windows.

I also like the roman shades you pictured, though agree with caroloh that you will get better light and privacy control with the blinds you have now. Also, I blieve that the roman shades will not allow for full privacy/light blocking if those items are a concern for you in the bedroom. How about laying some embroidered sheers over the existing shades to give it a softer look.

I just must be trying the wrong thing. I had ordered a few panels for the windows but the material was too flimsy I felt for the heavy wood blind. I am CHALLENGED in the drapery area! Any specific recommendations for sheers/panels/etc - do you think the window "needs" additional treatment?

I really like your blinds. Very pretty bedding. I like the way you layered textures and patterns.

Drapes would add a finishing touch. I would look for drapes that work with the neutral background of the stripe pillows and the wall color. Keep the room soothing. Also, the wood blinds and colored ladder add the color needed for the window so you really don't need more color on the window. RH has some pretty linen drapes. Maybe you can catch a sale.

I am glad I posted as I was for sure taking those blinds down but now I don't think I will. Have you ever seen the "decorative" drapes on the super short poles that go on either side of the window to "frame" it yet it is impossible to draw the drapes closed because they are all scrunched up to be about a foot long on a foot long decorative pole. I doubt I am explaining myself well but i was thinking in terms of this b/c I don't want to ever bother closing the drapes nor do I need to and nor do I want all that material. this kind of "frames" the window. I have seen it on HGTV but can't figure out how/where to buy this I will look into RH...Any other ideas or mind readers out there that know WHAT I am talking about? :)

I think the short rod drapes you're thinking about will look fine. I would check out JCPenney for rods and drapes. I don't think there's special rods, they're just the shortest ones they offer and you need to buy 2 vs. just 1. I'd get a thicker rod if you're doing it short - maybe a wood rod. Does your bedding have matching drapery panels? I think your biggest challenge will be finding a panel that goes with the bedding. Although, I can picture a cream colored panel that matches the coverlet.

My bedding does have mathing drapery. It is feature though as pulled back drapes - would this matter? Would you simply just scrunch it all onto the short rod? Can you tell I am drapery clueless? I like the idea of the cream as well but what I have ordered from Pennys in the past was just too lightweight or patterned and just seemed flimsy for my needs. I am sure I am ordering the wrong thing! Would you go for a complete match on the drapes to the quilt (patterned) or just a simple cream?

I'd suggest doing two stationary panels--one to either side but with a single rod (isntead of the two smaller rods). Even if you use a single rod, it doesn't need to be opernational or close; but you can layer them partially over the blinds if you like to give a softer feeling. I'd prefer to match to the coverlet in a neutral rather than the duvet/shams. Restoration Hardware is a good place for stationary panels. Another is Pottery Barn. You can get a rod pocket and shirr it to either side of the rod. I actually would like the airness of a ligher weight material to offset the blinds.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pottery Barn Drapes

How about a color close to the shade of the walls or close to the tan in the pillow sham. I would not do a color or pattern. It would be too heavy and not serene. JMHO

I purchased some nice linen neutral sheers and also panels - just to see which "weight" I like best. I am just confused on how once i put them on the rod, they dont just want to smooth out and near cover the window. Would I extend the pole very far out on each size to "fool" the eye into thinking the windows were much longer than they are and that way the panels just kind of hang there...When I look at the URL link for PB above I like the smocked set in the last row but how does it stay scrunched up like that (tight looking) and not relaxing and just eventually sliding across the rod...Have I totally lost you yet? :)