I love it just as it is. Doesn't feel dated, but classic, to me. I'd especially hate to see that bed frame painted...

I guess if it really must be painted, I'd go for the trend of white.

I'm stuck with the carpet unfortunately, I really hate it...could put a rug over it, or paint the walls..

I do love the tranquility of the soft shades in your photos :-)

Try thinking of it as "vintage" instead of "dated." The orange flowers and gold light fixtures seems to bring out its orange-y tones, which aren't quite in keeping with your other color choices. But the turquoise color of that vase looks nice with the wood. Maybe use more of that as an accent color?

I LOVE the turquoise so more than happy to add to that!!

I agree, would not do orange anything. Love the middle scroll work on your bed. Thinking the dark frame is difficult. A light oak or 'sand' colored stain would be nice. It'd go with your leaving toward beach blue and white. If it were me I'd stay away from white because you've already got that balanced in curtains and duvet and door. Is this furniture strippable? Can you restain it? Is the type of wood with it? Otherwise I'd consider painting frame black then buying new chests. What's the scroll made of?

The scroll is also wood, but in a lighter tone. The frame is pretty much black, and the dresser and chests also are black and mid toned wood. I suspect we could get the furniture stripped and refinished - I will ask a local place. Thank you :-)