Those curtains are pretty! It's too bad they don't work. Personally, I think I would do a dark, rich color (eggplant, maybe, would be a nice contrast to your mustard pillows) in either the same sort of material as your bedspread, or something with a little shine like velvet or nubby satin. :)

I think if you don't want it to look too matchy, you might do well painting the walls. Something lighter and brighter. Maybe then the curtains would work out?

Yes, the combination does remind me a bit of a hotel. Perhaps a deep red/burgundy bed spread.

I would keep the curtains and the bedding and change the paint color - a crisp white. Then the other things in the room would pop. The curtains are the best thing in the room.

The curtains are my favorite part of the room. When I first saw the picture, I thought that you should replace the bedding with something yellow but since you don't want to do that..... how about some bigger yellow accents, like a bench at the foot of the bed? Or the painting you want to paint? I would also replace your white-ish pillow covers with something dark (purple comes to mind) and maybe get a pretty throw. You could try painting the walls a darker color and replacing the vertical blinds with darker wooden ones (closer to the color of the headboard).
Regardless of what you do. I would consider staining the trim around the window.

I would definitely paint the walls something with more "punch," as they are a bit drab as is. They are too "matchy" with the carpet, not the curtains, per se. As others suggested, adding some eggplant accents would also work well.

I would paint one or two of the walls (behind the bed or the window wall) a dark eggplant or red, like Olympic's Chilled Wine or Sunset Skyline. The rest I would paint lighter, like their Lotus Flower.

I agree with all above, the curtains are my favorite part of the room but overall the dark walls and plain bed in all too matchy dense colors makes the room look impersonal like a hotel room. Beyond repainting, I recommend adding some life (and mojo!) to your bed....add texture and color to your bed. Check out the "how to dress a bed" tutorial on west elm, it might give you some ideas. Another idea, use a sheer beneath the curtain instead of the blinds to add warmth.

First thought: A reddish bed spread with lots of texture (but you don't want to replace the bedding, so how about a nubbly afghan in that color?)
Second thought: Reddish, texture-y curtins, like velvet.
Third thought: A piece of black furniture at the end of the bed. And a taller lamp with a darker shade.

I agree with painting, but if you're not up for painting the whole room, I think just painting the top third of the walls white or a lighter color tan would work. Add a second layer of white or off white sheers behind your curtains that you have now and add some more yellow accents. I like the bench idea, or a blanket at the end of your bed.

The other issue is that with the rug color so similar to the bed and the curtains it is all one note. Why not add an area rug that pulls the colors from the curtains and then add some coordinating throw pillows or a throw blanket to the bed. Then you dont have to get rid of the curtains, which are great.

The curtains and comforter are pretty but their beauty is lost in the "all light colors" bedroom. If you plan to repaint, go with a darker color (for example, a red-free dark brown aka taupe) to bring the print of the curtains into prominence. If you don't want to repaint, I agree with the other recommendations for a dark curtain. Eggplant is fine but so is chocolate velvet. Also, please buy two extra bed pillows and use the matching shams. You will just be using these to maintain the look of the bed and avoid the jarring look of the white bed pillows against the comforter. Good luck!!

I like the curtains - but not fond of the color of the blinds or the wood trim. Could you try light sheers or perhaps a white pleated shade? Also I would hem the curtains to just skim the floor.

The only thing I don't like about the curtains is the kind of awkward way that they pool.
Dark pillow cases would be a perfect place to start, staining the windowtrim to match the bed would look great, and a less drab, neutral wall color would probably help a lot.
I think they painting should definitely incorporate a good deal of yellow.

Between the rich wood of bed frame, the saffron accents and the pattern of the curtains, I get a sort of British colonial Indian feel. I guess I'd do some image searching for things in that theme and try to find inspiration there.

Regina,
Great work so far in your bedroom! The curtains are lovely!
My first reaction to seeing the space was that you need large, colorful art. I would bring out a brighter yellow or gold with some purples. Maybe brighten the corner of the room with an accent lamp in a strong color as well. And perhaps more and varied throw pillows.
Finally, I think since you have the carpet, I'd either hang the drapes higher or hem them. Perhaps even hang a sheer behind them? Then you could some tiebacks or something during the day.
Let us know how it works out!

I cannot help but think that this room would look much better with the blinds open and some more lights on. Just the overhead light makes it look a bit sad.

I think the wall colour is really the 'odd' thing out when I look at this. I'd either go way lighter (perhaps in a cream?) or go bold and deep with a rich red that works with the drapery colour. I'd also personally hang your drapes closer to the ceiling if they aren't already (I can't tell for sure where your ceiling line is in this picture). Some art on the walls might help it feel a little more 'finished'.

More detail would wake this room up. I would add more pattern on the bed to complement the bedspread you like -- Euro pillows? Shams? More than one throw pillow? A colorful throw at the foot of the bed? I would love to see a chandelier with more oomph, too.

Paint is an inexpensive and fresh fix. Try Benjamin Moore atrium white. Pillow cases againt the headboard in Eggplant or Burgundy. A sisal area rug like the indoor/outdoor rugs at Crate and Barrel for texture on the floor. Add a 2" grosgrain border in neutral color to the vertical inside edge of the draperies to add weight. (The draperies float next to the massive bed). Love the print on the draperies. Hem the draperies to floor length. Add a neutral sheer under the drapery to give body and soften the room. Your side table appears to lack adequate scale to meet the large proportions of the bed. Are you able to find a three drawer chest in a mirrored finish to add some sparkle? You might also consider an upholstered bench in dark gray velvet and add an eggplant/burgundy throw to the foot of the bed.

change the wall color and shorten the curtains so they are just skimming the floor.

i'd keep the curtains, too. i'd repaint. the room looks dark and depressing. you can also add more to the bed - like a contrast color/pattern throw, better pillow cases, fold the comforter down, etc. the curtains are fantastic and add character. just change the walls up and add some more accents - better nightstand, maybe in a color - something on the walls, etc.

I would definitely paint the walls-- a color similar to the pumpkin shade on the pillow and lamp, maybe not so bright though. Also I would raise the draperies higher - to at least an inch away from the ceiling. Tall draperies are more dramatic. It's OK if your draperies puddle a litte on the floor, (1-3 inches), but they are definitely too long in present state. Addtionally, I would add some trim in one of the neutral tones to the draperies so they don't look so "off-the-shelf"... There are all sorts of ways you can add trim, such as along the vertical inside edge, or 1-2 rows a few inches from the top or bottom. Sewing it on is best, but you could hot glue it as well. Lastly I would add an artwork piece above the bed that features the neutral tones you already have going in the room. You could paint your own modern piece, or take a photo and have it printed on a canvas wrapped frame...

it would also help to get a longer, thicker curtain rod to open the curtains all the way - and if possible, replace the blinds with something white.

Try a huge piece of art in bright colours above the bed, it needs to be aproximately as wide as the headbord and leave the rest of the room as is.

Examples:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/erin-ashley-affordable-contemporary-art-164444
(here all of them, except the last one would work)

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/caitlin-caitlins-design-workspaceworkspace-tour-181047

...and then work with some accents, like colored glas vases, fresh flowers etc.

Paint the walls deep teal.

I was going to say teal pillows. The orange ones aren't working. And hem the curtains! They are just going to collect dust the way they are currently piled up on the floor.

Everything looks good, no need to start over. Your problem is that there is not enough contrast in your textiles. The curtains, rug and bedspread are all too similar--tones of medium/light beige. I would keep the cute curtains and paint. Try a dark dust ruffle first and see if that helps. Then change the bedspread, or layer a blanket over it. A bedspread or blanket with a white background with a dark pattern would look best I think. Then put some art up on those walls!

The issue with the curtains is there is not enough of them. I believe the formula for luxurious window treatment is: fabric width should be 2 1/2 times the width of the window.
Adding say 3 panels of sheer fabric - tinted or not - will add a more tailored look. Adding 4 panels will make your window ooze lux and eliminate the need for blinds.

I personally would replace the bed cover because I think the curtains are the most interesting thing in the room at the moment. The problem is that everything is in the tan-brown color scheme, which gets dull quickly no matter how much things go together on paper. I envision a geometric pattern deep teal blue duvet cover - something that will really stand out (and blue would offset the orange pillows nicely too.) Be bold!

I don't think the room looks bad the way it is. I think a few accessories would perk it up. I do think the curtains are too long. They should just skim the floor. If the bedspread was an expensive part of your decor, I advise you to work with it and see what you can do. For one thing, when you get the art work up, it's going to make a world of difference. I would not paint or do any major changes until that is done. I think a blanket or throw in a contrasting color, folded neatly at the foot of the bed, would change things up a little. I'm thinking a turquoise or teal - not light, nor real bright, but a rich, darker shade. I'd add another throw pillow with the new accent color in it.

Try a few little tweaks before you go for the big stuff. You'll be surprised.

I think the issue here is that you've got a beige-tarium. It'll all beige, and all pretty much the same hue. I like those curtains a great deal, so instead of changing them out, I might paint the walls a nice, bright but matte off-white. Or, if you want some color, go with a complementary but opposite color on the walls--something light blue or green, maybe--in the same color family as the curtains.

Next, deal with the lamp. It looks kind of small and pinched in there. Punch that up with the complementary opposite color -- or maybe something with a mirrored base. Put lamps on both sides of the bed to weight it a bit better--right now everything's listing toward the window-wall.

Also consider a rug on the floor. Again, something that maybe matches whatever you decide on for the lamps. Blueish, greenish, reddish, (but stay away from orange and beige) something.

Good luck :)

Great curtains. Hem them. (Use hem tape if you are not a sewer.) Layer them with another white curtain behind them. Tuck in your bedspread at the end of the bed so we can see the legs of your bed and some space between them and the floor to break up all the neutral. Take a blanket or Afghan from somewhere else in your house and fold it along the entire length of the foot of the bed. (A dark charchol color). Stand your pillows up and get euroshams.

Wow, I like this a great example of a monochromatic room. I think the bedding and window treatments look great together. But if you don't like a monochromatic look, I can see why you'd be disappointed. but I don't think the drapes are your problem -- I think the problem is that you've made everything MATCH. Nothing will shine or stand out when everything matches. I believe some others have suggested dark blue or black as accents -- why not try that before you throw out the drapes?

That mustard colored lamp is totally lost -- make it stand out with blue or black or even deep violet or eggplant.
Layer on a textured throw at the end of the bed.
Change the color of your sheets and accent pillows.
You could even put a solid color border on the bottom of your drapes (and yes, hem them -- this is the wrong fabric for "puddling")

I don't think that the problem is the curtains with the bedding- I think you made fine choices. You might do well by lightening up the wall paint. Maybe a very light blue-gray or ecru. It's too dark!

Change the paint!! You've got a monochromatic drab yellow going on there. It looks like Early Depression circa 1932.
The curtain pattern isn't my cup of tea but you liked it when you bought it so I assume that the pattern delights you in some way. But you're never going to get any satisfaction from it in the room the way it is. The problem is you're going to have to find something that doesn't fight with the ecru background on the pattern. Here are some suggestions from Benjamin Moore that I found by eyeballing the background color. Maybe a light warm gray or cream on the walls would work.

Whoops! Here's the benjamin moore link:
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/beverlyhills

The bed definitely needs bolder colors. Perhaps a rich burgundy, eggplant or emerald green?

One thought I didn't notice skimming replies would be to keep the drapes but sew (or get someone else to sew) a band of a darker color, maybe deep gold like the medallions in the design, either along the hem (maybe a foot wide) or along the borders. (I agree that the drapes shouldn't puddle, hem them to just skim the floor.) If you added a deep plain color to the drapes, you could use the same fabric for a couple of accent pillows or other accessories to tie things together.

Also agree to paint the wall behind the headboard and get a larger more interesting night stand and some art.

I could even see a dark brown wicker chair for reading (or just to look at!!) if you have a free corner. That would also enhance that East India Company look you knid of have started, along with dark wood and brass items.

it works fine but it is too matchy...i would hang curtains as high as possible and put a bright colored sheer behind the curtains for a pop of color--like a jewel toned blue--and pull that color onto the bed with a couple of pillows

I dont mind the bed spread. It reminds me of the one in this room. I really like the dark walls with the bedspread and would look nice with yours and the curtains.

http://www.designsponge.com/2012/11/before-after-bedroom-makeover-2.html

Gold sheer panels would look nice under the curtain instead of the blind. The curtain would also look good if it was hemmed. Pretty curtains btw.

Here's what I would do. I PERSONALLY like the curtains, and am not such a huge fan of the bedspread, but that's just me. So if you really want to keep the bedspread, do it. But keep those curtains too. They absolutely ROCK. I think a light, aqua/jade color on the walls would look absolutely beautiful with the beige and mustard colors present in the curtains and bedspread you already have going on. (Think how great turquois and brown look together for example? and any combo of blue and gold is just classic.) Then, I would probably try to find some fabric, or even ready made curtains that incorporate some shade of aqua (not necessarily the exact same shade--just in that same color family) and some other bold color (in my mind I personally see "red" here--but NOT mustard or beige...you already have plenty of that). I'd layer the two sets of curtains and/or consider a valance made out of the 2nd material.

THEN, I'd do a throw blanket at the end of the bed. That would help out a LOT. Again, something colorful, NOT beige or mustard. I personally am in LOVE with this qulity by anthropologie. http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-bedding/22606412.jsp I have a queen in white. And I have a twin in mustard for a throw for my couch. And I'm very very seriously considering buying another queen in the new color mint, just because I love it so much and like to vary my bedding. If you happen to like this, past colors of this quilt have included red, purple, mustard, etc. Probably could find some on ebay. A twin size is plenty big for a throw.

Finally, if this is your home, and if you can bear to part with the ceiling fan, I'd get a new light fixture. Something exotic. Maybe with some crystals on it.

Good luck! I like the direction you've been going with this!

The spread is a good base color. All your missing is a color that makes it all pop. Your room looks rather dark. Which gives that motel room kinda feel. So I would say yes widen your color pallet. Apartment Therapy actually has alot of articles and lost of links to color pallet building generators. Like this one http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/search?q=color++palet
Also keep in mind you have a great base color. But your base color should only be at the most 40-50% of your room. It looks like your base color is rocking about 90% of your room. In your pic your walls seem to blend well into the carpet and your spread. You might want to look into a small throw rug to put at the foot of the bed. It doesnt have to be bigger than a welcome matt. It just has to contain your color pallet in it.

Also to help your walls not to blend in with the carpet. You dont always have to change a wall color. Have you thought about adding some art? Or if you are willing to repaint just add an accent wall.

And I love World Market.So have you thought about these http://www.worldmarket.com/product/gold-kensington-curtain.do?&from=fn
or these http://www.worldmarket.com/product/yellow-crinkle-voile-curtain-panel.do?&from=fn
They have plenty of art that contain similar colors to widen your pallet to add to the walls. And these are bright to brighten up the room even when the shades are closed. Which will help you stay away from the motel 8 feeling. Using a brighter color will also give your bedroom a more airy feeling. Now if you want relaxing white and light shades of blue will give you that feeling. So will teals ect too. Whites and creams will give more of a clean feeling but I think you want to stay away from them as you need more color in the room. Taupe and white is just boring.You can also add rich brown like your head board for nice contrast but again it can be a bit boring. So if you want to go with a rich brown make sure to add a light blue or a nice apple green. This is really put to personal taste at what colors you add. Cooler colors are more relaxing. Warm colors will give the room and energized feeling.

You know what I just called taupe and white boring....I take it back after seeing this.
http://pinterest.com/pin/33354853461925664/

The curtains aren't the problem: You need to finish decorating, you have a great start but it needs the addition of 1. Euro pillows and shams in whatever accent you want (eggplant or navy) a pattern would be nice, and the same color in a throw at the bottom of the bed. 2. put the curtain rod higher so the curtains aren't puddled and it will make the room look bigger and use metal curtain rings instead of the way you have them on the rod now. 3. use all the colors in the painting above the bed along with a few extra colors so the painting is the final layer. You have a great start, now you just need to finish.

As many others said, I would keep the curtains and start the changes on the cheap.
The most important change: add colour and texture to the bed, with two extra bed pillows and a throw in strong deep colours or bold patterns. Then hang the curtains at the maximum height, stain dark the trim around the window and hang some art. This will be a big improvement.
But if you want to move another step, I would repaint the room and add white sheers to the window.

I love the curtains. I think changing out your bedspread with something bolder like the orange on that pillow or a plum color would make the room more vibrant. Get some decorative throw pillows.Also change the light fixture out with a chandelier to tie the curtain pattern in. I would also ditch the blinds and get a white pull shade and paint the window trim white.

The curtains are nice. Keep the curtains, especially if you love them. It's important to have things you love around you. The biggest problem with the room is that there's no contrast, everything is in the same hue and tonal range. It all blends together. The curtains, though a fairly busy pattern, have little color. They add some texture, but you need some more color/ texture/pattern/ contrast in the room.

Your instinct about the mustard cushions was good. They look good. I would lighten the walls and find more accents in that mustard color. A textured throw or bed scarf at the foot of the bed in mustard would help. Art and lamps on the bedside tables and maybe a throw rug would help. And maybe find one other color that isn't beige or brown, to use in one or two accessories and maybe the painting only. Deep violet maybe, or a deep red that goes with the mustard or a sharp yellow green or a deep olive.

Also, please move the curtain rod up closer to the ceiling so the curtains don't pool. The pooling is distracting and is making the ceiling look lower.

I think the curtains would work if they were hung higher.. Simple fix.

One more thing I think the bed would look better with the cover was pulled up more and folded and tucked over the sleeping pillows and then get a tailored bedskirt on the boxspring. It will look finished and not floating.

not a bad start; monochromatic scheme is soothing, appropriate for a b/r. possibly feels off b/c curtains look thin compared to bedding & rug (like wearing sandals w/ a raincoat, not as bad as wearing them w/ a winter coat). a heftier curtain rod & above-stated hanging suggestions would help or lining the curtains w/ second set, even cream ones, on double pole. if introducing small amounts of colour, eggplant is the complement to mustard, works w/ creams, is romantic.

Aubergine or burgandy, perhaps?

Thank you all for your comments! The room is definitely a work in progress, needing texture and color, so I appreciate all your help. I am loving the thought of eggplant as a color throughout the room, while still keeping these curtains because they are just so pretty...

Hi: I am only looking for a queen size chunky light yellow throw. Any place I can look would
be great !
Thanks,
Chris
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If you move the curtain rod up (and hem the curtains so you don't tangle in the night going to the bathroom), you can fill the space between the rod and window top with an accent color. The arabesque style curtain readily suggests Indonesian maroon color or desert turquois for the walls. The accent textile above the curtain could be a brassy-gold in either case.

I agree with the commenters who said BLUE! The browns, beiges yellows and oranges...all are warm colors. Some blue will be a nice antidote to that. If you HATE blue, a greenish blue or even purple would also work, I think.

If you're not sure how you will "like" blue or whatever other color you decide to go with, you can always try colors out. Look at your clothing, tableware, etc. In other words, test out how blue curtains will look by hanging a blue shirt up first.

Whatever you decide, I recommend getting rid of the overlong curtains pooling on the floor. I don't really like it in any situtation, but I think it is downright weird in such a tailored restrained bedroom. The curtains should just skim the floor.

what about painting the room out a teal shade? night a bright teal, more of matte shade with a grey undertone. the fabrics should all pop against that.

1.ur curtains are too long,either hang them higher or take them up a few inches.
2.fold a throw in the same color of your small pillows lengthwise and drape it across the end of the bed.
3.get rid of the blinds if possible ,and add off-white/or white solid sheer curtains behind ur curtains.