My two cents. I agree with the previous post re: cream curtains to flank the existing ones. Then I would put a darker cream/khaki. Black, cream, and khaki scream classic/universal to me. And it makes a great canvas for black and white artwork, etc. I would also suggest you do one of three things with your current curtain hardware: 1. Leave as is, and allow the flanking cream panels to take up the rod space that is exposed now. In fact, what fabric is your bedding? Is it anything like linen? If so you could do $4 dropcloths for panels. 2. If you're going to keep your black curtains and not add anything, either move the brackets in and shorten the overall rod so that the finials just protrude from the rod pocket, or... 3. Well, I lied. There is no 3. :) I was thinking you had tab tops but you don'tm, you have rod pocket. If you had tab tops I was going to suggest moving a tab or two to the other side of the bracket so that your curtains took up the entire longer rod length. The goal would be to cover or remove the exposed naked rod length. (Umm, that sounds bad...) The purple sponged walls don't do anything for me personally. Apart from the khaki (think classic Dockers khaki) I could see a very light bluish gray too. Carpet is one of those things that (to me) disappears after a while, so just work with it until you can afford to replace it. Or if you don't plan to replace it, work with it in a more comitted way! :) A headboard would definitely help. You can get them left & right secondhand. You can also make them out of something as simple as some broadcloth yardage, MDF board and polyfil. Or an old window, or a room dividing screen, or a stencil/vinyl applique, or... I don't know if it's just your pictures, but it looks like you have two schemes going on. "Black and white" (lilly print, white gauze canopy, tripod table skirt) and "black and cream" (bedding). Is it just the pictures, or is it a mix of B&W and B&C? I might try the chest angled in the corner where the TV is now, TV on it if possible, and using the tripod table the TV is on now as a nightstand. I think it'll be a more comfortable viewing height, both sides of the bed will get a usable height table, etc. I would make hubby hang his hat in the closet. :) You might want to look in the Gallery here, or google, and find a few inspiration rooms. Rooms that really call out to you. Then post and we can help you determine what it is you're drawn to, and how to incorporate those same principles into your space. Without knowing your desired outcome, it's hard to make specific suggestions. Can we see some of your other/finished rooms so we can get a sense of your overall style preferences? Do any of these strike you as a color combo you can work with? (they're predominantly black and white bedding, so pay attention to the way the wall color & accessories work). BTW, here's and inexpensive headboard you could DIY. You could even use the calla lilly shape instead, and move your print elsewhere. Just one example.

I think the comtemporary is only dictatedd by the style not the color so I would not worry about what she says. Have you gone to pull paint chips to see what works with your duvet fabric? I do think it will be tricky .. and as someone who has two gallons of the wrong color in her garage I do suggest getting a test color to try out. Also.. if you find a paint chip you like.. pickup 9 of them..the cut out the color you like and then tape them together to get a better idea of the color. Also remember that it's going to look darker on the wall so even with a deep tone you might want to go up by a shade or two if possible. I can't wait to see it!! Maddiemom

Thank you so much everyone. This is so helpful! The window would be on the wall nearest to the outdoor stairs down. It is facing south to the backyard and woods behind the house. But after seeing Mark Bishak’s comment and photos I don’t think I have any room for a window. It looks like there will be a lost of wasted space because of all the corners I have.

I'm confused. are you planning on selling soon or living here for a while? if you're leaving soon and think this is a teardown, why even bother having anything done to it? (just need a little clarification is all.) if having a smaller bedroom means you get a necessary extra bathroom, I say go for it! I've lived in three homes with my husband, and every single one of them had tiny bedrooms. they're really cozy, and they seem to stay a little warmer at night after we turn the heat down. then we can use the larger spaces for offices, workrooms, etc. as for small closets: I always used the office closet for my clothes. this system has worked well for us for many years.