What do you need from the window treatment--light control, privacy, other? I like the idea of either a bamboo or fabric roman shade. Cordless would be good.

Also wondering if you could center the bed under the window. I think that would make the bed covering and window treatment a nice focal point.

We have a small guest bedroom at our lake cabin. It had a double bed, chest and bedside table. We wanted to move to a queen bed which wasn't possible with the chest of drawers. Fortunately there are two small closets so we removed the doors, installed shelves and baskets. I also added a luggage rack. We put wall sconces on either side of the bed and DH installed little wall table/shelves on either side of the bed using lumber and some rustic iron L brackets. Just enough room for a phone, book, water glass, etc. I just use lace curtains on rings because there is total privacy. Here's a pic before DH put the bedside shelves up.

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Probably more than asked for, sorry! Again, I think a cordless bamboo shade with self valance or roman shade would be great!

Thanks, Teeda. I do not mind the extra suggestions, at all. I will play around with moving things but I’m not sure there is enough room. It is a REALLY tiny room. I think 8x10. we arent there right now, so i cant check. Yes, light and privacy but mostly aesthetics. I really want it to look nice.

Maybe a linen roman shade that matches the wall color? Maybe even paint the window wordwork the same shade as the walls. Perhaps a little trim on the sides that ties into the quit, but let the bedding be the star. Alternatively Society6 has some really pretty curtains. I love this one: Society6 Could look pretty as a roman shade.

One more: this inside mount blind looks nice with the white painted paneling and window frame.

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I would center the bed, do the bamboo shades, and also do curtain panels on each side of the window. It will help the window to look larger & more substantial on the wall.

I have a great, all cotton, white duvet cover I got on A for a song. I am using it in my guest room. It’s perfectly plain (like a hotel) and very nice.

@teeda can you share where the pic is from? Thanks!

Sorry I meant to link it. https://cateholcombe.com/2017/12/15/window-treatments-for-small-high-windows/

Daisy, our room looks is also tiny, maybe 10x13/14. But with less and more simple furnishings it seems much bigger. We realized that most guests never used the chest of drawers so getting rid of it made sense. Most guests now are younger adults who are most interested in a comfortable bed and lots of places to plug in! They’re happy to keep their clothing in their suitcases or shelves/hangers. They like the closet shelf space for toiletries.

I really like the idea of centering the bed. i could also do wall sconces if it was centered.

I found the room width and it’s 92”. That would leave about 18” on either side. I think 15” would be the max width for side tables. I’ll see if i can find. maybe 2 square stools?

I like the look of the bamboo blinds in that pic, teeda. I wonder if i should beef up the wiindow trim? the cottage is MCM. we arent tied to that completely but cant veer too far into hampton’s cottage territory or it starts to look out of place.

Nini, that pic is close to what im thinking, but with a more summery colourful throw. i bought some great cotton bathrobes in blue and pinky red pattern on white to hang on the wall (this is the guest room and visible when you enter the front door).

Daisy, 18” on either side is good. We made our own so as to have nothing on the floor but I found lots of inexpensive options on Amazon. One was pull up sofa side tables. I think you could easily beef up the window trim with 2x4s. Ours is original from the 1920s. We are in the Adirondacks, an hour to Canada so my online options were limited but we did great with Amazon. Got an 18” high bedframe that is perfect for storing bedding in storage containers below.

Love your style.

Couple more pics from the lake. My happy place, lol. While it was built at the turn of the century, there have been changes in every decade that I try to respect. I have really enjoyed watching your lake house renovations Daisy, and appreciate how you try to keep true to the character of the original build.

Love! i dont think there is anything better than a sleeping porch and yours is really wondrrful..

The pic above is the only one i could find of our room (under consstruction). It’s probably a decorating mistake, but I’ve done the white bedspread with blanket in a couple of rooms. It’s so easy and can be changed up without too much effort/expense.

I think a white comforter is the classic way to go anywhere, especially in a summer home!

I’m not ready to go white yet because too many family members have dogs but it’s what I have and love at home.

Your wood is so special and warm. We’ve got the ever lovely 60s fake wood panelling, in three different colours -one for each bedroom. My DD painted it here when it was her room

You don't say how the room is used...is it a guest room for one person? 2 people?

I'll assume it's for guests, maybe 2. I'd move the dresser or eliminate it and center the bed. If it's too narrow for end tables then at least add wall hung shelves and a wall hung lamp on either side for guests to use. I'd add a headboard and cotton curtains to the window. Part of the problem with the existing blinds is that they are too large for an inside mount and too small for an outside mount, so by using curtains, you can cover up the sides. If you have room for a bench at the foot of the bed, that'd be great as guests have a place to sit and put their luggage.

Then you need to decide color. Look to an inspiration piece such as curtain fabric, a throw pillow or art use for a color scheme.

Here's another room...you can keep the colors in the room white/neutral and add the color just with the rug, throw, art and throw pillows as was done here.

Great inspiration pictures, Annie. Thanks for those. Yes, I mentioned in one of the comments that it is a guest room. Mainly for 1 visitor, occasionally, 2.

I love the idea of a headboard and bench, but honestly, there is absolutely no room for that. These rooms are teeny, tiny and the few inches a headboard would take up, would be missed.

I am going to get the risers that lift the bed so we can store things underneath. I'm hoping that raising the bed will allow the pillow shams to fill that space better. Also, sconces and art on either side of the window (curtains are a no go for practical reasons as well as that I've never liked the look of short panels).

The story of our cottage is that the building of it was overseen by my FIL while my MIL was in hospital with complications right after DH was born. MIL is not only smart and practical, but she also has a great eye for decor. FIL, the exact opposite - hence the fake wood panelling in 3 colours. There is also not one single closet in the whole place. Since we bought it, we've slowly been renovating, but adding new rooms isn't an option right now.

Among other things, we love how small it is, but right now, extra linens, etc. are in rubber maid tubs at the end of the bed in this room.

Uh oh. I had a loss of willpower on Etsy just now.

Anyone else with a fabric addiction?

The fabric is bad enough, but a bathrobe and woven straw bag with leather handles also found their way into my cart.

I've been assured that the background of the fabrics that look creamy are actually bright white. Hoping they will play well with the white duvets.

@daisychain Zn3b have you seen these pillows? Since you don't have room for a headboard, one of these might look nice.

It wouldn't take up space either.

TinaMarie, that is just the solution. I need one for every bed at the lake. Do you have a link or what they are called so I can google? I'm thinking I could actually make those fairly easily.

Those fabrics are gorgeous! Really like the bolster Tina posted as well.

Daisy, I just googled headboard wedge pillow. I have seen these somewhere and thought of it. I didn't save this one but I believe it might be overstock. I know Walmart had some when I searched. I really like the tufted ones! I'm thinking I might like one instead of Euros on our bed! hahaha!!

ETA: It is overstock. I'll link. There are ones at Walmart for less than half the cost. I've gone down a rabbit hole looking at these and of course can't find anything that would work in our bedroom. I'm actually toying with the idea of purchasing one of the tufted ones and having my upholstery guy cover it! There are some pretty velvet tufted ones FYI. But the original one I posted would look great with some of the fabrics you posted!

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Thanks! I will hunt them down. They really are the perfect solution and I love the look. I will certainly have enough fabric to make my own, if I go that route.