I do not see enough of the rug to even see the color and of course no family portrait either. Post pics from further back so we can see the elements you are working with

Take a picture of this room in black and white - then you'll see what the contrast is. I would do the bedding in a medium tone, since you have such a stark dark rug and such light walls. Also, since you have mostly solids, you can use a pattern in your bedding. https://www.houzz.com/photos/bedroom/query/mid-century-bedding/nqrwns

you have a fabulous room, love all the MCM touches and that you are using what you have. looks great, but I agree the bedding is a little off. I would suggest bringing in a linen duvet cover, can be white because white linen isnt as stark feeling as white cotton, or it could be a subtle stripe pattern. I also think olive would be a nice accent color to add, or just textural pillows... idea is to soften the bed with more texture and linen vs stark white cotton. if you have the budget I would recommend new inserts for pillows and duvet to bring in a lofty feeling to the bedding vs feeling flat

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Hi Patricia. I believe if you tap on the photo, it will enlarge. Thank you so much for all of your comments, so helpful. I can do this!😀

hello. May I ask everyone if this is a little better? I need a center pillow?

add the long pillow you had, it may work better now with the dark pillows

what do you think?

I am not sure about the pillow? Thank you for your help. I am so appreciative

I agree, a new darker pillow would work better, etsy has some awesome pillow shops and have unique styles

Great idea. I will take a look. Thanks so much

The light bedding and no bed skirt with the dark rug make the bed appear to be levitating over a black hole. Allowing the bed platform to show helps, especially when the duvet is folded. I think the rug is the problem. I would try a beige background rug to agree with the headboard, and some patterned drapery panels (colors similar to the pillows and headboard) for the windows. And a pair of taller lamps on the nightstands.

Thank you for your comments and help. Another option is attached. These are linen sheets and I could add some pillows?

Check how to make a bed

by Rebecca Robeson, that I love

So helpful, thank you! Now I understand and can use this as a foundation, thank you. I didn’t understand where to start, how to layers, etc. I can’t thank you enough!! I

love the linen duvet, would look great too with the black blanket and the linen sheets that closely match headboard.. taupe, black and linen white... love that combo