You can certainly mix patterns! Since the suite is dark, I'd go with a lighter colored pattern, and I'd have red as the accent color, although with blue you can also use yellow. Depends on your taste.

Could any of these options work for bedding? Or are they all too busy? Any particular preference from the below?

I love the two on the right, though I'm not sure what colors your curtains are, so that makes a difference, obviously.

what a difference it makes to actually SEE what the furniture and bedding looks like all put together!! Thanks so much @groveraxle

If you plan to keep the gray walls ( gray makes rooms dreary IMO) then I think that new panels would make your decorating easier. You can purchase white panels ( or other colors) at Walmart for less than $10 per panel. Your bedding would then look fabulous!

hmmm...now I don't know if I should change the drapes..hahahaha. I really want to add a pop of color like tangerine/burnt orange....would I do that on the drapes? I'm afraid if I do white panels for the windows, that they won't match the antique white of the furniture and it'll look like a hot mess..what do I do? I'm also still torn with the bedding. Partly because I don't want to have it so mutted. thoughts?

on my screen your wall colour looks like a close match to your curtain fabric, also the fabric appears to not be a stark white, but more the colour of your recently purchased furniture.

You could go with a plain but textured bedcover and add interest with pillows in colour and pattern, or pick up the colour of the wall in the bedding on an ivory or off white background with an additional accent colour.

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Hello, snow. Your bed will go with anything you put in the room. The wall color will go with a lot as well. The issue here (at least as viewed on my monitor) is the curtains. Combined with the wall color, they seem to have a bit of a green cast, so I tried to pick that up in the first rendering above.

In the second rendering with the orange and white bedding, you can see the contrast between bedding and curtains is jarring.

If you want a pop of color, I think you'll have to reconsider the curtains when you choose your bedding. You might pick the bedding first, then look for plain curtains that match the background color of the duvet.

IF I choose to nix my current curtains, how do you guys feel about this bed spread? I love the idea of navy blue and orange....is it too busy, you guys are much more helpful than my husband in these decisions ;) I think I want to go with paisley....and I actually really like the paisley that groveraxle posted in the first rendering...just looking for a smidge more color. Seems I can only find things I like on potterybarn hahahah.

I actually like this. It has just enough color not to be bland. And it also gives you several different options for your curtains!

Very nice, gives you an attractive palette to work with

And all your original posted bedding would work

Bedding has been ordered!!! and furniture is being delivered on the 21st!! I'll post an update and we can figure out curtains. @Tracey, this is SOOOOO HELPUL, thanks for pulling this together. @Groveraxle, thank you also very much for your renderings.

Once the bedding comes (and it is gorgeous by the way) you might go to IKEA online to look for solid drapery panels in one of its colors. IKEA has longer panels, and you can move the rod up to just below the ceiling for a fabulous look. Is t it exciting to decorating your very OWN home?

Meant to add this link.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/10654/

Great! Can't wait to see it!

You are most welcome, looking forward to 'seeing' it come together :)

Hi there lovely designer friends! Our furniture was finally delivered and bedding was purchased....and I LOVE this bedding. It's colorful, but still goes well with the tone of the wall. Next big step is curtains and a lighting fixture for the ceiling...and maybe an accent pillow? Let me know what you all think.

Well done, the bedding you picked is fabulous with your wonderful new furniture :)

I wonder if roman blinds fitted over window at ceiling height might be the way to go?

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I would use the deeper blue color in the bedding for curtain panels. Double them behind the bed so they give the illusion of a larger window. I wouldn't go wall to wall just a little wider. Love your choices!

@Tracey, although I like this a lot, I think I'm looking for something a little more dramatic. @ linlac, I really like this!! Where might I find flowing thick curtains like in the image that won't cost me an arm and a leg?

Looks like your favourite store- pottery barn has a sale- might be a good place to start :)

i would be inclined to have the drapes similar to wall colour to allow your lovely bed and bedding to be centre stage :)

These are at Wayfair on their daily sales. One day left. That price is for one panel 84". I think it said $8 more for 96". They have a good selection. You could also try Overstock.

Not sure if your color is this orange but I'm sure these come in different colors.In order, Pier One, World Market, Etsy.

Thank you all so much for your suggestions, our bedroom is really starting to take shape. I've was able to find indigo colored curtains that should be arriving any moment (gotta love Amazon!)...we'll see if they don't look too cheap ;) One final element of the room is replacing this hideous ceiling fan that probably dates back to 1961 when our home was built. I'm looking for something regal-esk but am not willing to spend more than $200. I'd like to find a flush mount or something with a large base so it covers up any damage left from the ceiling fan when I remove it. I've been doing a little browsing and found two options that I think I like? The last option I like but is $500 so a no go. Let me know what you think. I don't have the ability to visualize and am so grateful you're all here to point me in the right direction!! Both options are 13-14".

This is similar to the last one in your selection but with a more affordable price tag $169.01

@Tracey, that is STUNNING! I found it on amazon for $152, SOLD!! My only question is, is size-wize it seems larger than the other options I had found at a diameter of 17". Will that look silly in my bedroom, or is it an ok size?

i think it might help for you to make a cut out of the size and see it in your room- I am thinking it will be great but would hate to get it wrong for you- how does the size compare to your bedside lamps?

bedside lamps are 13" in diameter. I pulled out a measuring tape to get an idea of size and I think it should work....but if it doesn't I can certainly always return it....it's so beautiful go big or go home hahahah. I'll post a photo of the finished product!

Oh exciting :) looking forward to seeing it in your room

Ok, so I'm sad to report I had to return the light fixture I had ordered...what came was not at all what was depicted online. It looked like the 'crystals' were plastic, did not catch the light at all and the base that attaches to the ceiling was not the modern shape shown in the photo...so I returned it. Do you guys have any other options that you think might work well in the room that are still within a $200 price point?

Here are a few from Lamps Plus. A the first under $200 and the second under $250. Lovely job on your room!

I would go block cover with trim, rug could be striped or geometric

Do you guys like either of these? I think I like the one with crystals all around it, let me know if you think that might work with what I've already done.

Hi Snow. To be honest, I prefer the 2nd. IMO, your room has a more casual feel rather than a "glam" feel. I think that's why I feel the 2nd would be a better fit. Not sure if you saw the one I posted above, but it has a small crystal finial that could bring in just a bit of that glam feeling without being too much.

Hi Snow, how disappointing the light fitting sounds dreadful- nice second time around pics, I like the second option- the glass orb at the top of the fitting repeats the the orbs on your bedside lamps very pretty :)

Hi Snow, how is your lighting search going?

Under $200

Accents

Bedding with some orange and blue

Skip the bedding pic, i see you found a set! :))