I see something more like this if you are going the tradition route, just enough blue to compliment the space without looking contrived. Finishing touches as the rug are important to harmonize and complete the space. I also would have only one nightstand to the left. Do you need the lamp as you have sconces over the bed? If you need more lighting I would like to see otherperspectives for balance in your space.

@lynartist - I like the chandelier but still prefer glass shades to lamp shapes. It does look great in your dining room. Beautiful room. @pinkmountanin - I didn't mind the dark with light table, I just didn't like those chairs with the table somehow. Now I am thinking of darkening the original chairs. Yes, easier said than done. It will have to be done overtime. Maybe even two-tone them so the design in the middle is still in maple. More so because it's more work. Something to think about down the road.

The old color was really gold. Probably just didn't show well in those pics. It was the original paint from the house being built in 2002. We ended up choosing SW Urban Putty for the room and LOVE it. We used Shitake in our kitchen and hearth room first and could tell it was too cool of a color to use in our living room with the warmer toned rugs.

UPDATE: Thank you, everyone, for all your help!! I mostly went shopping in my house, and changed things up a bit: 1. moved in blue-ish rug from desk area; got rid of ugly beige ombre rug 2. moved in dining room chair I wasn't using anyway; it's not awesome but it's better than the folding chair ;) and my mom made the quilt when I was a teenager, so... 3. moved in blue blanket from den 4. framed/hung watercolors my MIL gave me for Christmas -- not exactly what had been envisioning, but I love them and they are free ;) 5. new: big monstera plant from Trader Joe's of all places; it surprisingly seems pretty happy here 6. new: blue and white duvet cover (Overstock); blue bedskirt (Macy's); blue geometric pillow (HomeGoods) Eventually it would be nice to add an upholstered bench under the pics, and get bigger bedside tables + lamps -- but I don't want to spend the $$ on that right now. Overall, I'm happy with the room, and appreciated all the suggestions!