If you want to change up the bookshelf get some foam core board or something thin type of board and apply fabric or even wallpaper and put it in the back of the shelf. It looks like the shelves may not adjustable so you would have to do a board for each shelf . You don't have to attach if it fits snuggly. Cute dog peeking out the window. You are just going to have to give it it's designated spot to leave open for it to look out.

Wow, such a bright, happy, cheerful room that says "hello come on in and let's chat before I sit at my desk and get to work" and I love your doggie in the picture and am so sorry that she is no longer able to enjoy this room. If there was a Murphy bed in there, I'd invite myself to visit!

@Z Y the white tiles are from lowes in two different sizes, they're called satorini white glossy tile. The center accent tile is from home depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ivy-Hill-Tile-Pacif-White-Shells-11-81-in-x-11-81-in-x-2-mm-Pearl-Shell-Mosaic-Tile-EXT3RD102059/300915818 i got the cabinets custom made.. which really wasnt that expensive considering...

freedomplace1: The home in which you grew up sounds absolutely fabulous! Between its age (nothing like old homes!), and all of that wonderful space... ah, what I wouldn't give for all those rooms right now... haha! I think you may be right - I don't know what we'd keep in a trunk in this room, really - probably some blankets and things like that, certainly nothing the guests would find necessary, as those items would be put on top of the dresser, in plain view for them to use. I was trying to remember the other day, the first time I saw a trunk used as a coffee table. Trunks have, of course, been around for centuries... but I don't remember them used as living room pieces when I was growing up, so even that is a trend, isn't it? Unless I just haven't spent much time around stylish people! l pinkmountain: I know just the tables you mean, and those really do work quite well in small spaces. Your home sounds fabulous - between the handmade, and the inherited items. I tend to like those types of things best. And of course we would end up owning the heaviest pieces when we move around a lot, wouldn't we?! Our huge, heavy, Jacobean inherited dining set has traveled the country with us... and that Horton's piece was with us in two places before we ended up in our current home. Of course now that we aren't going anywhere for a while, it's in storage... ha, the irony! everdebz: Yes, I agree - visually, transitional may work best, and I think the reason that I was looking for a visually lighter piece, is because the navy tones in the room do make it appear heavier. ital mover: That one is fun, I like the round shape and the fact that it has wheels! The only bummer would be the fact that we wouldn't be able to use it as an ottoman. I know, I know, so much to demand of such a tiny space! I did order the throw, however, it seems perfectly color-matched to the room - will post an update when that comes. Thank you! :)