Bench at foot of bed, chest as a nightstand and lots of beautiful pillows on the bed such as a layer of euros, standards, neckroll and 22" squares. It's hard to be specific without seeing the layout of the room but Maxwell's right in that you need more pieces (assuming you have the room). Steer clear of overhead lighting and stick with lamps for a cozier feel. And color will definitely punch up the room. If you plan to stick with the red on the bench then bring that color into the room with the pillows as well.

Another option (especially if you rent and can't change the color of the walls) is to drape the walls in fabric (going with the theme of the furniture) or starch panels of fabric there. I think that would make the room rather intimate and pull together the furniture and the bedding.

A headboard couldn't hurt (could it?)

I think the sizes of the pieces seem a bit disproportionate in relation to one another, from what I can tell. Namely, the ample sized bed with the minuscule night stand.

A bit more color on the walls couldn't hurt. I dare say a light taupe, however I've heard the term "too matchy" on here a bit too often.

Is anchor point the right term i'm looking for? something to balance with the bed.

I think a headboard could help pull things together, too. An elaborate carved-wood headboard would suit the look you seem to be aiming for. Alternatively, an upholstered headboard in a rich colour (maybe copper?) would look nice too.

You definitely need more art on the walls to draw the eyes up as your furniture pieces are all pretty low. Perhaps you could find a mirror that matches your ethnic theme. You already have red as your main accent color but you might try some unexpected touches of blue to shake things up.

I agree with many of the comments above--fabric on the walls, lux-ing up the bed and adding artwork. But in terms of the additional furniture others have recommended, I think what would work best would be fairly heavy, dark wood pieces, free from any elaborate carvings or detail. I think pieces like this would subdue the room and provide a rich contrast for your more elaborate pieces.

I was intrigued by some of the earlier comments. Does anyone have some suggestions for a cheap(but nice looking) queen headboard in new york city? It's definately the one element missing from my room.

I'm not sure how much you have to spend on this room, but in case carved headboards, etc. are a bit out of range, I'd suggest texturing the walls with some gray-based green paint. And I think the bronze-ish duvet could tie into the scheme with green and red accent pillows. Definitely agree with the ideas above to put the bench at the foot of the bed, adding lamps, and using the chest as a nightstand.

I think you are WAY further along than you give yourself credit for.

I think one day of shopping, one afternoon of serious rearranging/styling, and this stuff/room would be photo-spread ready.

If you are in the city, I'm game...!

(and I'm actually loving the dove grays and bronzes and weathered creams and golds, and wouldn't feel the real need to introduce or change too much more about the color palette other than repeating what you've already got going, in various degrees...)

(would also LOVE to see what a few ultra-modern elements would/could do to this gorgeous mix...)

Okay, you have me obsessing about this now!!!

Seriously, I would love to help pull this together with you...

Also
i would suggest an area rug to help define the area and add some color/pattern. i agree with the artwork comments....

Wow, I am Flattered, Overwhelmed and Inspired by everyone’s suggestions! Thank you so much! This is so helpful to someone like me, who is completely devoid of all that is creativeJ.

I love the idea of an upholstered headboard and adding artwork and lamps. I am so excited now!

To Patrick (the other one) – Obsess away, I have been doing it for a while with no success. Unfortunately, I live all the way in Texas, otherwise believe me I would have stalked you down already.

Again, thank you so much for all your ideas. And thank YOU AT for posting my question!

kanwal--
You are sooo not devoid of all that is creative! Deargod.

I'm also game to try something remotely... have done so before...(ah, the power of the internet!)

Feel free to contact me:

hatrickdesign@netscape.net

The furniture's great!

I'm feeling a need for a Moroccan-type fabric that will tie your existing colors together. Possibly more than one fabric, but definitely an Important Fabric to upholster a quick, cheap headboard frame.

I want to see some glitter, too, in two ways. Two or three mirrors -- maybe even same-size ones where you have a punched metal, very "ethnic" frame on one (or two) and a sleek, modern frame of the same size and proportions for the other(s). Also -- a mix of Moroccan-style colored glassware with the gold trim and modern, sleek colored glassware with similar proportions.

These details start giving the opening to sleek, modern nightstands that have some proportions and base color in common with that chest. Say, just the top lip, straight lines, and silvery finish.

Even moreso than furniture, I would be very tempted to add richer fabrics. Velvets, touches of leather/mock croc, jewel-tones. Bring the red from the bench up onto pillows for the bed. Your curtains are nice but I would pair them with a velvet panel, which does not have to be terribly expensive.

I agree with Wyoming about considering an area rug but I would look at Oriental/Persian styles particularly. Even if you want to keep it relatively taupe-ish, it gives BIG impact and glam.

I'm losing what little brain I had...

Nice Oriental rug that includes but is not limited to the colors in the furniture -- repros are great on a budget. (My best rug is a repro, and I'm grateful every time the cat gets nauseous.)

Important Fabric on the headboard, with the same colors as the rug and compatible (but not matchy-poo) figures.

That alone will give you a completely different perspective on the room and lift your spirits for finding nightstands.

...or do the headboard in brown leather and the coordinating fabric on the pillows... that might be more masculine...

So... how many people want to buy plane tickets to Texas and do this guy's bedroom instead of getting on with our real work? I'd say six AT fans, a budget, a couple rental cars, and a decent map... p(2) had to come be in charge.

I think it's so sweet of P2 to make the first offer to help Kanwal do the redo in person, and for other ATs to also jump in and help too.

Kanwal, aren't you glad you bravely decided to pose your question? (BTW, welcome to AT!)

Wende's idea of a road trip to Kanwal's place sounds perfectly fun. Never say never. Maybe it'll happen, given how excited everyone seems to be about the project.

Can't wait to see the transformation.

I'm all for my plywood headboard...it's upholstered of course, by me, with a staple gun. I think in total I spent $40 on it or something, and it was so worth it as a way of anchoring my bed.

AT road trip! Great idea Wende!! Much like a shriner convention or something...

kanwal--
Where in Texas?

COME OVER COME OVER!!!! Puleaze come over!! A whole team of AT posters in my house ? I have goose bumps!!

I am ever so glad I took a chance and posted my disaster!!!

By the way, I'm a girl..:) Yeah, its an unusual name..:)
Patrick - I'm in Houston, Texas. Thank you so much for the contact info. I'm going to be stalking you soon!

Oh, you're a girl. Nevermind.

KIDDING!!!!

aww..shucks patrick..:)..

:)

Look forward to hearing from you!