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So I read through the comments ... here are my thoughts ...

I think opening the window will do wonders to the room. I think that you can caddy corner the blue chair and make a bit of a "reading nook" ... as one suggestion. If space doesn't allow for that, though, I think I'd still maybe try to open the window.

I agree experimenting w/color can be a lot. I think the PB curtains (Audrey drape) are nice for your space, but they seem like they don't quite fit in w/your current design.

I think the pictures you have on the wall now fit w/the current look of the room. It sounds like you want to "spice it up" a bit. Add some pop. I think changing them out for a more bold picture will give you what you're looking for.
This picture from overstock is relatively neutral, but b/c it is metal art I think it would add more visual interest than just a picture.
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Cherry-Blossom-Wall-Sculpture/3314083/product.html
or
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Balanced-Sequence-II-Gallery-Wrapped-Art/2472725/product.html?IID=prod2472725

As far as curtains - you could do a valence w/ a bold color instead of panels and then have wooden blinds ...I think panels would look nice. But my thought w/the valence is that it would be a smaller piece of fabric and may make you feel more comfortable w/a bold choice.

I love your place -- I see you have a shag rug - I am thinking of getting one. My only hesitation is cleaning it and the shedding factor ... any words of wisdom?

I love the idea ... I keep saying I want to make this corner of my family room a "cozy reading nook". I love to see what other people do to accomplish this. The chair in the picture above doesn't scream - come curl up in me, but it looks good in that space. Overall, great design, but I'd want something more cozy if I was going to truly use it as a reading nook.

I love this -- I will be using sofa cushions to make a dog a bed ... he's a big 95lb lab/mastiff mix ... so I don't think bed pillows will do the trick (ha!) ... but it should be pretty inexpensive!!

Day bed -- beautiful! I don't really understand how you did it, but the end result was gorgeous ... any more info on how you did it?? I'd love more detailed directions!