I have just painted the walls in the dining room a soft buttery yellow. The floor is a honey colour wood and the large oriental rug is a soft blue with beige and traces of wine. The dining room furniture is medium mahogany with medium blue velvet seats. A large painting on the wall facing the entrance is in several shades of blue ranging from pale through to indigo. It is a moonlit scene with the moon peeping through and quite dramatic.

My dilemma is what colour drapes should I have. I favour indigo blue with what looks like tiny pale gold stars embroidered on it. It reminds me of a night sky and would tie in with the art work. Do you think it would be too strong a contrast against the pale yellow walls?