First — so sorry for what you’ve been through. It’s a difficult upheaval and ordeal.

Second — you are not a terrible decorator!

Ok, a few questions everyone will need to know: what are styles you like? What feel are you wanting? What has to stay, what can go?

Ballpark budget? Is this a home you own or rental?

Have you seen any inspiration pictures you like?

My very initial thoughts without knowing more: a headboard, a different rug, interesting art, etc …. goals of bringing in some warmth and life, making it a lovely and cozy retreat.

ETA: If possible to edit your post — I’d take off the Remodeling tag and tag Design Dilemma instead. Lots more will see it that way. :)

Get a dog

Jilly, Thank you so much for your response, you are very sweet! I don't really know what my style is but I like neutral colors! I definitely agree with a headboard! U don't want to spend more that $1,000 as I have a lot of other places in my home that need remodeled as well. I found a couple pictures of some ideas! The carpeting is horrible, but I can't really afford to replace it at the moment!

I have two dogs. Thank you for the suggestion though!

The pictures are helpful, Jamie!

Can you edit the tagging now? The Design Dilemma board is so much more busy with decorating enthusiasts than the others. :)

I’ve been in many rentals with ugly carpet … the right rug will make all the difference!

I'm also sorry for your breakup. I'm sure it's hard now that you're having to also visually pull it apart.

HGTV had a show called, 'Unspouse my House." https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hgtv-news/just-announced-brand-new-series-unspouse-my-house-coming-to-hgtv

It's not anymore but you might be able to find it. I give you some ideas of how to emotionally and visually move on.

Best of luck. Continue to do happy things for yourself while you process this moment in life.

So I do own! I'm no sure how to take the tag off

I noticed one of your inspiration pictures had the bed head up against curtains. Would you be able to move the bed so the head is against the window? Then put the tv on the dresser. I find the tv overwhelming in the room and it would look grounded on the dresser. You could then hang that mirror vertically elsewhere in the room. I would start by moving your existing things around. You already have a nice base.

This is just one look, so many possibilities out there. And I don’t know what exact sizes and measurements you need, so it’s just a general idea. I like that it brings some warmth into the room and some interest with different patterns and textures.

Headboard

Rug

Curtains

All of these would be around $600. The rest could go for art, pillows, and other accessories.

Would it be possible to use the dresser under the TV and take the mirror out of the room? Then move the taller chest to the dresser wall? Or as nelliebean said, move the bed in front of the windows and TV over the dresser where it is now? And move the tall chest to the current TV wall? I think there might be a better layout than the current one.

These are colors in the rug … I think it would look nice to find a coverlet or blanket in the salmon or blue colors and use on your bed with the comforter/duvet folded down.

This coverlet is $63:

Remember — your white duvet would be folded down:

Bringing in blue:

So even if you don’t like every single thing, I just wanted to show bringing in some softness, color, and depth. If you don’t care for the salmon or blue, you could bring in more grays or whites with my first mock-up above.

I’d get rid of the dark gray colors in the room (rug, pillows, curtains). And have more than one lamp so you never have to use the overhead light.

Your inspiration picture here would be very easy to do — Rugs USA has similar rugs, you could find inexpensive white curtains (Ikea, Ama.zon, Target, Overstock, etc), and then accessorize.

Rug and pillows:

You are seriously amazing! Thank you so much!

Also, I’m afraid there is going to be large holes if I move the tv.. but I’m sure I can figure out how to repair them! I should keep all the s Sistine furniture?

My pleasure! :)

If it’s in the budget, I think lighter furniture would be nice.

Lighter as in white? Or just not black?

Just not all black pieces … rather warmer woods in whatever stain colors that appeal to you. Going by your inspo pics, it seems like you like the sort of washed wood look, which is nice.

Scour FB Marketplace, check Ikea, etc for budget-friendly things.

But if you like all your furniture as is, and don’t want to add new furniture to the budget, no reason not to keep it! It can certainly be worked with.

The schemes I show, and your inspo pics, would be fine with your current furniture.

Don’t laugh.. but would something like this look okay? Is it too big? Do I need a pattern?

No laughing here!

It really is just personal preference. It could certainly work with the looks you like, but isn’t much different than what you have in there now.

I’d want something lighter and with a softer look, but that’s just me. If you want that one, we can all brainstorm and make it work!