I think that something lighter in color, the background of the comforter would look good, with a big bold rod in a bronz finish. The lighter color will provide some contrast against the walls which are very dark. I think a light linen or shear curtain would look great, and would go well with the comforter, and the Caribbean theme that the comforter reminds me of. The same curtains would also look good with the winter comforter that you have. Good luck!

I'd get panel curtains and hang them starting from each end of that wall. It gives an illusion of a large window.

I'd also reverse the position of the chair and get a small round table, maybe with a skirt.

I'd choose a neutral curtaining as you change out your linen. That way the window treatment will match anything you add in the future. Hang them from the ceiling to floor, like this.

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That is a beautifully put together room and I think your instincts are right on, full length linen panels. In place of the small table how about a small chest of drawers?

Want to alter my first comment to say, bring the curtains out maybe two-thirds to the wall, leaving one-third of the wall open.

Also, I would build up the trim of the window and add a sill.

Thanks for the helpful replies! Starnold, thanks for your lovely compliment, and I like the idea of a small chest next to the chair-I hadn't thought of that!

I've been looking at rods, and I'm thinking of a bronze color to match the rest of the hardware in the house. I'd like find some back-tab linen drapes--I like the simple classic look and they always seem to hang nicely. Tibbrix-I like your idea on the placement/width, that's close to what I was thinking.

My only concern with the look of the full length draperies is the top of the window being uncovered--for some reason that bothers me! To me, it looks a little naked and unfinished.

So, here's my second question:

I've considered a simple matching upholstered cornice board to cover the top of the window frame, with the drapes hung behind it. With this set up I wouldn't need a decorative rod, and could use simple clip on rings on a hidden rod. Is a cornice board too dated?

Thanks again--I'm hoping to get your opinions on the upholstered cornice.

Diana

That's why you build up the trim of the window! And that is very easy to do, esp. if you have a miter saw. In fact, I'd start there. I'd put crown moulding up, fairly hefty, and then a good, hefty trim around the window. that will solve the problem of the blankness over the window (I agree w/u, btw).

Here is an interesting article on where to hang drapers. Also, the pic from the article, showing how window trim and moulding help with hanging drapes.

Thanks Tibbrix-that article is really helpful. At this point, I'm not sure I could talk my husband into putting up crown molding, although it's something we've talked about in the past.

Any thoughts on the upholstered cornice? Or am I just hopelessly old and outdated in my thinking?

Such a personal choice, tv. I don't care for them as I think they do look dated and "old", but I'm sure there is a version out there that is nice! Google "valances" and see what comes up.

With your headboard and the tufted chair I think a padded upholstered cornice board would actually work well and add a further touch of understated luxury to your room.