Steph D.'s Profile

LIGHTING!! Adding floor lamps and table lamps will add warmth an interest. Not a fan of the terracotta or red idea. I love the grey you have on the walls, but definitely bring in more bright colored pieces, like painting a pattern on the dresser drawers (chevron, navajo, polka dots) and then adding a colorful pillow or throw, as well as larger artwork.

By the way, I do speak from experience. I live in a "garden" apartment ie little to no natural light in most rooms. I've found that overhead light is the worst! Usually its too bright in a harsh unnatural way. I've added all sorts of lighting options:under cabinet, table lamps, floor lamps, gallery lighting on bookshelves.

In the bedroom, I wanted warmth so I painted a warm color - not good. It was a wee bit depressing at times. And I getting up in the morning was awful - it was so dark.

I have since painted a light and fresh aqua color. I have simple bed linens and similar furnishings (natural wood, and two pieces with darker wood). But I added cherry red table lamps, and pillows with deep blue and green accents. And wall art.

Hope the suggestions you are getting help!