looks like you found the perfect piece, the width and placement from headboard to artwork is perfect. i like the tie-in with the equine statue and the suggestion for propping the lamps up on books is great - maybe find some second-hand books with tan/cream hardcovers and take the covers off so they match your zen theme. if you want more information on the "rules" (which can always be broken) for placing art above your bed check out this article with lots of examples.... Here is a link that might be useful: fill in the blank above your bed

It's getting late in the year here, but it has been warm up until the past few days. I was shopping in Chico's one day this past week and the lady who was helping me mentioned how much she loved my "STRAW Brighton bag..." She did emphasize "straw" as if to say (hey, it's way past Labor Day) and I know, I know, but it is just one more chore that I HATE doing every season, so she called it to my attention that I needed to change bags which I was going to do anyway. I think moreover she was hoping I would buy a bag from her but instead, I took the (defeatist) or (elitist) attitude (you choose which), after gently reminding her (as she had already mentioned that Brighton bags are so durable), that I already have a Fall Brighton and will go immediately home and change out and thanked her for the reminder but said "no thanks" to the bag she so gently admonished me to purchase. I picked up the things I had planned to purchase, paid and went my merry way. Then I came here and saw the "bag" as art and placed my empty STRAW bag on a hook as art in my kitchen and my leather (FALL) one right next to it. Thanks for the idea. So you decide, defeatist or elitist. I just thought it was tacky to remind a customer (out of hope to make a sale) that she needs to swap to a more seasonable bag out of the hope to sell one to said customer.

Are you still looking at abstract? Have you browsed etsy lately? I'm surprised you haven't found anything yet! Your room doesn't scream "pop of color" to me. A lot of times etsy artist can make the size you need also...

I want to thank you all for your wonderful suggestions, and honest (but kind) criticism. Every comment/suggestion was appreciated. I’ve cringed over some of the the mean, snarky comments that I’ve sometimes seen in other Houzz discussions (I’m sure you know the usual culprits), so I really appreciate the courtesy and the genuine willingness to help that I’ve experienced here. I feel like I can make a good decision now. You guys rock!