The bedding and curtains are shades of gold which I think may be part of my issue. The furniture is medium to dark-colored wood. I have some teal pillows with the bed but it's just not worked. It feels museum to dead to me and I am trying to liven it up. I ran across a new Houzz article today (Curing Houzz Envy or something like that by Becky Harris). There is a room on there with greens, whites, and yellows that is really fresh and crisp that has the feel of what I would like to have in my room. The walls of that room are similar to mine. The designer uses white furniture instead of the wood but I'm thinking I might could add the peridot colors and change out the bedding to an ivory/cream with punches of coral, peridot and teal pillows that might make it come to life. Does that sound totally crazy to you?

It would help tremendously to see photos of the room. I suggest you try a white quilt on the bed. Restoration Hdwe. has a nice one in cotton with diamond shaped quilting.

You have just given me the same advice I gave my daughter earlier in the day about a room she's talking about changing. Why didn't I think that applied to me as well? *rolls eyes* Yes, I do need to try that. As for a picture, I am old school and don't do smartphones but I'll see if I can get my daughter to take one and post it soon. Thanks for your advice!

Get a rug in a color wash in color from picture. No pattern.

I would not add coral, but white and peridot will add crispness.