thank guys! chrissay - yep room and window have the same thing going on. That's probably how we'll end up doing the bed. I am worried about my lovely kitties messing with the window though. sky.. you may have fixed my bathroom shower curtain problem! i think the valance and there's a sheer type underthing (same pattern) i think it's all attached. i'll have to check it out. those dupioni silk drapes appear to be pretty heavy. this is good. seem a bit pricey but i'm discovering all curtains are! glad i don't have tons of windows in my house! :)

Wow, that wall color does look fabulous! Glad it worked out for you. I'd return the picture to the other room and just keep your eyes open for some art that would be more cohesive with the room. IMHO it better to have a blank wall waiting for that perfect piece than to put something there that doesn't work. Also, the round mirror is really pretty, but I would center it over the bench and flank it with a picture or wedge shelf on each side to frame it a little. I don't think you need to replace the armoire, you could paint it black or gel stain it in a dark finish. The only reason it looks out of place is because of it's stain color. I would add some pillows with some color to offer contrast and interest to the bed. If you do a search on Etsy.com for decorative pillows, the options are endless and the prices are usually pretty good too. I know what you mean about wanting to pull the space together, it's challenging but you're getting there. I have the same problem, but what I've come to realize is that while re-purposing is a good option it's not always the right one. When it comes to accessories and art, try to slow it down and take your time, eventually you will find the right something to put there.

I have always been one to choose my paint first in a room even though it's backwards I know. The reason being that I love to change up my bedding and area rugs, particularly bedding. I like the idea of mostly ivory bedding but was wondering about possibly a quilt folded on the end and if so, whether to tie in the brown there or the blue of the wall color. Right now the room is painted dark brown which is the color my now 22 yr. old picked when it was his room. Definitely want to make it cheerier for a guest room.

You've gotten good looks! I typed almond rugs cause of the little flowers - this reminds me of the natural brick look:https://www.houzz.com/products/beatrice-area-rug-antiqued-710x112-prvw-vr~46788734