Well if you don't want to paint? But you could improve the look by putting drapes across whole wall behind bed. Go white floor to ceiling. Then add new bedding using gray with eggplant or color of walls. Add pillows in the green. Area rug in white at end and under part way of bed.

Interesting. I never thought of giving in to the green monster (armoire) and incorporating it's green into the decor. Brilliant!

Here are some great products that will tie your room together!

Love those rug and pillow ideas!

I love the wall colour. Embrace the Green Monster and add more green. And perhaps some blue too. A bit of pattern will help liven up the room. And some art on the walls.

Some art ideas:

Another
http://www.jensart.com/_09images/09D035-lavender-haze-lavender-fine-art-print.php

Ooo mforr, those are lovely.

Another
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/lavender-fields-in-old-provence-timothy-easton-.html

One more, I could go on for days, right carolins? ;)
This one is a little different feel
http://elizabethmarshallgalleryblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/lavender-fields-forever-painting-by-elizabeth-marshall-gallery/

Please don't go on for days. Now I want to be in France, drinking a Mojito. You need to know when to stop :-)

Don't worry, I'm done. I'm practicing the art of "zen restraint" today. Ohm. Ohm. Ohm

Some art work and different bedding will pull it together nicely.

If the white desk isn’t needed, put the armoir in its place.

I really like the barn and New York art. I like the other pieces and ideas too, but worry they'll make the room more feminine than unisex.

The wooden wall decor fades into the purple mauve-ish wall. Will you be removing them?
Love judyg's bedding suggestions! you have a green armoire, white desk and honey side tables. Tempted to paint out the side tables white or if you have spare green paint.......?

the white desk is actually going to be removed. The wooden wall decors (they're actually plaster/fake stone decor from Marshalls) can be removed too. I prefer to not paint the side tables, but i can remove them too.

you can find a furniture donation bank and they will come and take the furniture for free and give it to someone who needs it

How about this???

Saffron marigold is the company. Beautiful stuff and excellent customer service!

I would move the armoire to the wall where the desk now sets and it will give the room better balance. Incorporate that shade of green into your pics and bedding as others noted aboe.

if you don't embrace that green color, that piece will be the only thing one sees upon entering the room...

I like the balance of the matching lamps on each side of the bed - however, remove the wall 'plaque' from that wall. You could put floor to ceiling/almost wall to wall – at least past the side tables - curtains on that wall and would give the bed a ‘headboard’ - an area rug, under the bed would add warmth too. No need to paint the side tables because we don’t want to add another ‘color’ to the room. Those look fine... So, your bedding, draperies and carpet will finish the room with a BIG bang!

I would bring in something green and purple for artwork. Maybe some throw pillows. The main thing is to tie the colors together.

Not much more to add since everyone else said what I came here to say - you HAVE to incorporate the armoire and its color in order to strike a balance. The bedding will be key like others have said and I love the art and pillow/bedding pics they've already uploaded...accessories will be what makes this room. My office is purple and my carpet is green...I was scared it would not work, but by embracing both the room is actually quite warm. (attached so you can see purple and green)

Grey lamps, new nightstands, wall decorations, grey rug. Really just grab a few color packets from a store and hold them up against the two colors and see which looks best. Then go from there. I really like those two colors together though.

Wow! Thanks everyone! Extremely helpful. I think I'll replace the night stands with the Ikea Aspelund night stands I have stored in the basement (). I'll start searching for bedding, art and decor with green tie ins.

I'm intrigued by the drapes behind the bed idea. Is this what people have in mind:

yes, that is it - gives the wall interest and adds depth to the bed AND it's an instant headboard!

now you've added 'white' night stands, please make sure there is some 'white' in your bedding as well as the purple and green...

I think the colors are fun and you have got some good advice. But I would also move the location of the bed. In a corner (diagonal if possible) or heavy curtains across the wall that the head board sits against. Many people find it unsettling to have a window behind the bed as they are sleeping. I love all the windows but it needs a bit of a anchor around the bed, if that makes sense.

definitely move the green armoire to center of wall where desk was, as suggested. third color in there is great idea too. so many great ideas from folks. maybe some warm, natural elements. wove baskets, artwork with bit of natural wood color so purple & green not too much. can't wait to see the room when you're done!!!

the room looks a bit small to angle a bed, however, it is always better to have a bed on ANY wall other than the wall with the beroom entrance. You want to 'present' the bed, not hide it. I do like a bed on an angle if the room will support it.'

What about using Annie Sloan chalk paint to paint the armoire white or another color that would work better with the plum walls. That type of paint and wax finish doesn't need and sanding or prep work and has no fumes, so you could do it in place in the room.

I like the green punch of the armoire. How about moving th armoire to the wall where the desk is? The floor to ceiling curtain behind the bed could be done with a rod and gathered muslin (white) generously full floor to ceiling. Or look on line at various retailers for ready made curtains. Muslin is cheap!I The two wood looking plaques could be painted white and placed on the wall to the right of the door. Place the small one above the large one. The first watercolor that Mforrshowed you with the old barn in the background and the lavender in the foreground is lovely and nothing like real art to make a room look authentic. Great color scheme,

I think you need pattern here plus an additional colour.

I really like the color plays in this room. The >POP< of the green cabinet was very smart. I agree with other posts. There needs to be some texture/pattern included in this space. The suggestions of art and pillows are a great idea. You could also keep the blinds but have a piece of fabric hanging off the window behind the bed -naturally defining a head board. I can tell that this is a "soothing/relaxing" environment. Deciding on artwork can be hard, try going to your local thrift store to find used/framed artwork (sometimes you can find already stretched canvases with a "child's vision" in which you can paint over and add your own touch), lamps, or even a set of (floral) plates that you can add to a wall. (When choosing -remember the rule of three.)

Consider moving the cabinet to the corner. In other words the cabinet would take the space of the corner at an angle -then move the desk over slightly. Perhaps behind the cabinet you could place a tall lamp or a lighting source to add dramatics (use a different watt than the side table lamps). I do think the natural light is incredible! Add some plants that will accent the greens and purples. Or get a sun catcher of sorts to change the day time texture in the room with dancing light.

I moved some things around (see attached photos). Also, I'm considering picking up these pillow covers and curtains from Ikea (they're the only thing I can find with some purple and green): http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70224898/ (pillow covers) and http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40221575/ (curtain).

The lamps can be re-painted.

Am I moving in the right direction?

We need Grover to put some stuff up on that wall for us. Have you thought about putting long sideboard on the wall like picture way back in thread. If there's also a long piece of art over the top of it, then the mural and the darkness will recede. Just a thought. I'm thinking artwork would need some lightness and color. Remember the Jackson Pollocks I talked about. Maybe something like that for example, if Grover could manipulate it onto wall over sideboard we might find the wall to be less, eh

I'm not as good as Grover, but to give you an idea:

Aside from all the great ideas that you have already been given I wanted to add mine ,since you don't want to paint than why not add some fun stickers to the walls they come in different shapes and sizes and are easy to remove when you get tired of them ,here is one idea

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Fulton_Pillow/610/
http://www.pier1.com/Chenille-Throw---Plum/2716422,default,pd.html?cgid=throw-blankets#icid=cat_pillows-category_tile-throws&start=8

Remember, is you do ceiling to floor drapes behind bed, you'll want to add height to this wall as well. Perhaps some tall pottery, vases, or white glass pieces. One larger and a couple smaller - only three!

don't care for your drapery choice, however, must see it on the wall. Please move the night stands away from the bed - they look too 'tight'...

what is setting on those stands? need a pair of beautiful lamps on each nightstand!

I know you don't want to repaint, but what about wallpapering one of the walls in a bright green pattern as an accent wall. This will brighten up the space and add alot of drama. I was thinking the wall behind the bed. Then get some purple bedding a couple shades darker than the other walls, so it isn't green bedding against green walls. Maybe you could get a green accent pillow? I would also recomend keeping the sheets white to jazz with the white nightstands you bought.

I kind of skimmed the comments so I don't know if you decided to keep and paint your lamps, or to get new ones. Either way, go with black. If you choose to get new ones, I would go with something slightly taller than you would imagine a table lamp being, and go with white shades.

I agree with whoever said to buy a white rug extending partway under the bed. This is an excellent idea and will add depth to the room by layering peices. I also agree with whoever said white curtains, however, I would go with sheer. If you are against white curtains for any reason, I would go with black curtains to match your now black lamps. Black, while being a neutral, would also help anchor the space as well as modernize it.

I also think that the wall with the armoir against it should have some sort of art against it. I would refrain from going with warmer colors like reds and oranges and yellows. While I appreciate contrast (Actually, I love contrast), the picture being the only point of contrast in the room would not look good at all. I also think that if you get and a green-and-purple themed painting, like suggested above, it might over play the theme and/or blend in. However, it would still be better than a warm-colored painting. If it were me, I would go with a black and white photograph or a black and white abstract painting. By the black and white abstract painting, I mean BLACK and WHITE, not all the gray tones in between that you would find in a photograph.

As a final note, if your budget includes it, I would Include a glitzy (is that a word) glass light fixture, which would really add some drama to the room. I will link pictures below.

Here is an example of a chandaleir a little more on the expensive side, but you get the idea (It's the first pic, nothing is linking right today):

http://www.houzz.com/photos/ceiling-lighting/pt-737/glass


ALso some ideas for wallpaper that would help add pattern into the room:

http://www.houzz.com/photos/wall-treatments/pt-738/lime-green (1st picture in the 14th row down, again, nothing is linking right)

http://www.houzz.com/photos/wall-treatments/pt-738/lime-green/p/432 (2nd picture in the 17th row down. I think I must be doing something wrong trying to link these ): )

You are on a roll mforr...did someone say purple?

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/lavender-fields-france-french-landscape-art-sharon-cummings.html

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/2-love-conquers-all-sharon-cummings.html

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/purple-lotus-flower-zen-art-painting-sharon-cummings.html

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/stone-rockd-butterfly-3-by-sharon-cummings-sharon-cummings.html

paintings

Hi, I know this is an old discussion, but I was wondering what color paint you have on these walls? I am looking for a similar purple. Thanks!