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You need some color - how about a something in the french blue family? Here's what I'd try:

- get a new comforter in the french blue, and some fluffy blue/cream/taupe/yellow pillows

- fold your current bed cover at the bottom of the bed and use your existing pillows behind the new pillows to add layers and softness

- add a set of 4 floral prints above each nightstand

- add a pretty piece of art where your iron pieces sit above the desk

- if possible, move the little chair to use it as a seat under the desk

- place a large plant in the corner, or get a larger chair in the french blue color, with a soft throw draped over it

- add some blue/white/yellow porcelain or pottery pieces on the desk, nightstands, and dresser, and add a vase of flowers on your desk where those two triangle wiry-thingies are

- I'm not a fan of the fake flower piece on the dresser - maybe try the two wiry-thingies on one side, and add a plant (ivy?) on the other.

Are you open to painting the furniture? My friend loves french country, too - and has almost the same furniture. She used a creamy white chalk paint and french blue and yellow accents throughout the room, and it looks wonderful!

Sammie J thanks for your suggestions. I never considered the chair under the side table/desk. I love the muted tones of the bedding however, it stays. Floral prints behind the nightstands, but nothing above the bed?

I'm not suggesting you get rid of the bedding - simply use it in a different way. It really blends in with your carpet in your images - using it as an accent will highlight it. Yes - images over the nightstands, not the headboard - see the layout below, and notice the layering of soft colors in the pillows.

I have these pieces I could hang behind the nightstands, add some blues and greens to the bedding.

Those pieces don't scream french country to me, but I think they could work. I'd hang them a bit off-centered (try about 6" above the nightstands), with the lamps closer to the bed. On one side try a vase of flowers, and on the other place some books and a small object to balance.

Perfect, thank you. Now what for the dresser and side table?

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