It looks like it has a leaf in the picture but actually it doesn't. I wish it did though becasue I like your idea. One thought was to paint it and the larger chest of drawers to look like a Swedish antique.
Any thoughts on that?

I like your idea for the paint color. When this project is finished, you'll be very proud of yourself. You have great ideas.

The reason I asked if the bed could be moved is because the angled wall wouldn't allow you to place drapery panels there which would give more of an impact to those windows. Also, if you can move the bed over then you could use a headboard, whether it be wood or padded.

This room looks soooo cozy and wonderful, it is close to perfection in my eyes! Here is what you can do to the window to create a pseudo-headboard: user a curtain rod that is the exact width of the window, and hang light drapes just on the outer edges so that they frame the bed and function like a headboard. You can keep the shade at the top as well.

Creative Home Staging, when you say move the bed over do you mean to the alcove or just move it over to the left? I posted a schematic of the room but I realize it is very hard to read so I'm going to try that again. If you can read it, you will see that the room is very large. The dimensions are approximately 18 feet wide (24 feet including the alcove) by 17 feet excluding the hallway by the bathroom. So, there is a lot of space to work with (that's good and bad, I guess.) My point is, if I move the bed to the alcove there will be a big space to deal with. Hope this helps clarify the situation. Thank you so much for your help!!!

I would love to see your bed in that alcove as long as you have enough width to include your side tables.

I see there is a baseboard heater in that alcove so putting the bed there may not work after all.

11299mkg, I like your idea of the drapery panels. They would have to cover part of the window (like maybe the two windows on either side) because of the angled ceiling though. Do you agree or am I missing something.

sunnydrew, you are correct about the baseboard heater in the alcove.

Why don't you move the bed on to the 16'9" wall? If you did you would have plenty of room for the bed and the nightstands. Then you could add a headboard and you wouldn't be blocking any windows. By looking at the drawing it seems you have a very large room so why try to put your bed on such a small wall? Could you then move the chest of draws to the wall where your chair is, but, centered on that wall?

I think it's better take of your mirror because it seems there is a little windows just near the big window and it's not stylish.if you move your bed and use the curtain that taller than window it cause your bedroom seems bigger than used to be.I HOPE FINALLY YOU COULD HAVE YORE DREAM BEDROOM.

Sorry, I thought the bed was opposite the alcove, but the floor plans says not. That large wall looks perfect for the bed - what's the problem, uneven ceilings?

I have been away for the past few day but as soon as I get back I'll post a better floor plan. Thanks!

Ok. I'm back from visiting mother-in-law in FL and ready to work on the room again. I think I have figured out a few things in the meantime:
1. There is no way to hang drapes from the ceiling to create an enclosed bed due to all the angles and slopes in the ceiling and the position of the window. Bummer! I love that look!
( see pic. 1)
2. I think I should start over with a new dresser, chest of drawers, and night stands rather than try to paint the existing stuff. I think I can use the large chest in another room. (See pic 2)
3. For the windows above the bed, I think I should do roman shades, and then also do the same roman shades behind the drapes in the alcove and on the other large window that is draped. I think I can then tie the windows over the bed into the other windows and not have to use the same fabric. (See pic. 3 and 4)
I'll include a schematic of the whole room so you can see the layout. (See pic 5).
What are your thoughts.

Couldn't upload the schematic in the last posting so here it is.

Can you adjust and re-photo the plan? Can't see anything "north' of the bathroom bumpout.

Is this shot any clearer

If you click on the picture it will enlarge.

Pic was enlarging but cutting off the top part. The only new idea that comes to me is the thought of building out the wall where the bath bumps out into the bedroom so there is a flat surface wide enough to place the headboard there. You could then add a nice writing desk and chair under the triple window. The window treatments need to be unified. Consider cordless fabric or fiber roman shades at all the windows instead of drapes to unify the look.

OK. Thanks but that bump out is actually a built in wardrobe/closet. We can't really move that. Re drapes, what if I do roman shades under the drapes that match the ones over the bed? Would that unify the windows enough?

I don't know why the picture is cutting off the top part. When I enlarge, I see the whole thing. Strange

Didn't see doors so thought it was just a wall. Maybe another options is to put the bed left of where it is now. Will it fit there? You could eliminate bedside tables and use wall mounted swing arm lamps if there isn't room for tables and lamps. That would enable you to have a headboard.

OK. But what about the window treatments for the small windows over the bed in it's current location. I don't think that swag or whatever it is works very well. Roman shades? I'd like to use a different material than the drapes.

What about using a low profile headboard such as the one below and keeping the bed where it is/?Transitional Bedroom by Washington Interior Designers & Decorators Bacari Design, Inc.

I think making all the window treatments the same would help alot. Too many different looks. Put roman shades on all the windows and ditch all the drapes. Should open everything up alot and unify everything. Even the alcove should look better. Find a striking fabric that makes a statement and use as throw pillows on bed.

You're breaking my heart! I spent a small fortune on the drapes so I guess for now they have to stay. I'll ask again... how about putting roman shades with the drapes and have the windows over the bed only have the roman shades--same fabric of course.

Put a contrasting roman shade under them - maybe fiber for a nice counter-balance.

I don't think adding Roman's to the other windows will solve the issue. Looking at the photos, I think you are going for a very cozy bedroom. The alcove that you've finished is very charming. It is nicely layered and the drapes give a finished warm feeling. I would put the same drapes over the bed. Doing so would cut off some light from the window, but it would give you an enveloped feel. Finding a curtain rod might be an issue (why you didn't go for drapes originally?). But, you did something unique with the rod in the alcove so you seem up to it.

I would leave the furniture the unpainted. Paint the walls a color that enhances them (a light olive green?). Then finish the room with layers and color to bring out the feeling you want. Be patient with yourself, you haven't finished yet so it looks unfinished. It is a very unique room and I think you are on the right track to make it comfy and warm. Good luck.

Didn't realize you had just done the drapes. Youjust need some uniformity to the windows. I agree with twosavie. Put the drapes behind the bed the same way they are in the alcove. Maybe instead of having the drapes meet in center of window only bring them in over two outside windows and tieback from there. Can you still get that same fabric for the drapes. Again I think uniformity is the key.

Janellap I see why u went with a different look for the window behind the bed. You are right drapes can't work in that space, it's tricky. The bed needs some presence, right now it doesn't have any. I would suggest a headboard that's upholstered ... Reclaimed wood would be good but I don't think it will go with the look you are trying to achieve. You could also try bringing in some color or pattern through you pillows and the throw. The throw pillows you have now are too small to make a impact and are getting lost . Use some euro shams to create an impact pick it up agin in the throw but don't match.

Thanks. I knew drapes were not going to work because of the angled ceiling. I agree that a headboard would help. Because the windows are casements with cranks, I need to be able to get to the crank mechanism so I am thinking of a headboard that is sculpted and sloping down on the sides or something that has a lower profile. i only have 48 inches from the floor to the bottom of the window casing but the middle window doesn't open so I believe I could use a headboard that is higher in the middle. I have seen pictures of them in magazines but I imagine it would have to be custom made. Any thoughts?

Janelleapp do you want to get to the cranks for ventilation or do u also like the light. I think the low profile headboard once you put in the pillows would not have the scale to make an impact.

Janellap, I was wondering if the scallopy edges on the blinds over the bed were the distracting part. The blinds Deco showed have straight edges across. I think that (straight edges) is the solution. Nice room. I don't think you need a headboard and I don't think the window treatments need to match. Window over bed can stand alone.

Lasa, I need to get to the cranks to open the windows for ventilation. Re the headboard, I'm looking at the Chesterfield bed from Pottery Barn as a possibility. It would cover about 2" of the window but we could still get to the cranks and I think the mass of the headboard would make a statement. Whadda ya think?

Craljh, do you mean the roman shades that Decoenthusiaste showed? I like those too and yes I think the scalloped edges are part of the problem. If I do a Roman shade I would tie it into the bedding.

People hate plants in the bedroom...... But I am a believer..... Now being right under the window is not easy....., but perhaps you would like heavy curtains:-) look it's not about conventional we want to feel food..... Maybe you find an inspiration? That's how decorated my flat from scratch..... :-)

Yes, I like plants also.

Janellap, this must be terribly confusing, all this advise. If I'm understanding this correctly, one of your biggest concerns is the scalloped curtain over the bed and those windows needs to be accessible so the the window can be opened/closed. I understand your dilemma. The placement of the window with the short space beneath doesn't afford enough room for a headboard. There's not really enough room for a valance because of the slanted wall, or is there? To make it simple I'd make a valance in a fabric that can tie in the colors of the drapes in the other part of the room, and in a bold pattern and make large pillows of the same fabric, to tie it all in with the bed. This is your headboard. One question I must ask is are you not concerned with privacy? If so, you could put up some sheers under the valance that go to the bottom of the window. Depending on your fabric texture you could go with a stubby sheer, another words a sheer with some texture to it. This could be an easy project even if you don't have sewing skills.
Once you have this part of the room mastered, you can think about the rest of the room. Why? Because it doesn't need a lot of work. I love the alcove with the two chairs...leave the drapes alone. I love them...perfect fit for that window. Also leave the same drapes next to the chair the way it is. If they are the same material as the other drapes, and or color. The only thing I'd change is the floor lamp next to the chair, in the alcove. I'd put it on the other side of the chair...that's all. Do not replace anything you've spent money on...work with what you have. The furniture can be painted to match existing colors in the room. Have you thought about distressing those pieces. Or not. Your decision should be based on other pieces in the room. Your colors are safe, therefore painting the chest or desk to match would probably be a great idea. Something darker than the walls, comparable with the other colors in you room.
The mirror next to the patterned chair would probably look better with more smaller mirrors , like a collage, rather than just standing alone. Someone suggested a tree palm next to it might work, or a pretty basket of flowers.

I love what you have in the room so far. Don't go out and spend a lot of money...work with what you have. You've have many lovely pieces and great ideas. Go from there. Much success

Thanks so much for your encouragement.

I was thinking that you could tent fabric over the bed. You were thinking four-poster before and this would be similar. I've attached a drawing. The black lines are what is already there (bed, nightstand, window, slanted ceiling). The red would be panels that would frame the bed on either side (bordered by the slanted ceiling). Does this make sense? You are well on your way to a lovely room.

Hmmm. How would attach the drapes? Remember, the ceiling is slanted only on one side., the right side. If you could extend the rod out past the window it would work but you can't do that because of the slanted ceiling on the right. It goes right to the window casing.

Cool idea but not without matching slant celiings. Back to the alcove? Might work there.

Janellap, I think I understand twosaviore. You already have a curtain rod holding up the scallop curtain, so there must be some room for a curtain rod against the slanted wall. This is where a valance would work. However she drew the window too low to the bed,.but I get the general idea. In her drawing she's gathered the top into a bunch (rosette) and
they flow down on both sides. Then at the top of the window ledge the curtains are held back with decorative metal tie backs. This is a cool idea, and it frames the window and bed. Twosaviore, hope I got this right. If not forgive me for interfering.

Thanks orlielea. I hope this helps. The fabric could be attached with a rosette at the top or with a piece of trim (maybe 6" - 12") attached to the ceiling, centered over the bed, and then pulled back. It would be like a canopy. You wouldn't have to use the same fabric as the other drapes since it would be part of the bed. This would be pretty easy to make also. Good luck

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! Wow, your demonstration says it all. I love this idea. I'm terrible at this unless I can visualize it. This is perfect and it would really put in some shabby sheik (misspelled) to the room. Matching pillows would tie it together even more.

I like this idea. Hadn't thought of attaching it to the ceiling. And I also like that it would be different fabric but tied to the bed. Now, what kind of fabric?

Good question. You want it soft and flowing. I'm not too great with knowing my fabrics...I go by feeling it, weight, and texture. Can someone answer this question...Twosavoie ???

I agree with orlielie, something soft. As far as color, i would go bolder to make the bed the obvious focal point. Maybe choose one of the colors from the cute pillows on the bed? I remember you writing that you haven't made all the decorating decisions yet. Perhaps there will be an area rug, art, or a paint color you'll want to reference. Good luck! You have a lovely, cozy bedroom. .

Yes, I agree bolder is needed. Everything is too pale. I'm looking for some ready made panels and euro shams in a nice fabric. Any suggestions where I might find those? I've looked at pottery barn and they have something that is a possibility if it doesn't look too similar to the chairs. It's called Charlie paisley.

I would just do a low, rectangular upholstered headboard.