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I think you are off to a good start. I agree with leaving the walls all white.

Think of layering with neutrals using different textures and some gold or bronze. Add deeper chestnut a bit of black. You can define the space with adding a textured neutral rug.

Here are lots of inspiring rooms in white and neutral-
http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=white+neutral+rooms

Oh my Fox terrier RIP love that picture too

something woven like this
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/cabria-honey-brown-woven-side-chair/s274766

Hi Mjlee, sorry about your dog.
Ask your vet what contaminant specifically are you to elimanate, very few water systems or filters take care of them all or the specific one that is most harmful to your dog's liver. Then try to find the water filter or system that elimantes that contaminate. I cannot have flouride so my water systems takes most of that out and many other contaminants I use Aquapurion 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System.

Here is a good comparison, I am sure there are others on the web.
http://www.waterfiltercomparisons.com/drinking-water-filters-reviews/?d=gp&kwid=540c36bb7672442991126608a0919d38&gclid=COin3tmBzbYCFQE6QgodZWIAxQ

These are suppose to be good, but not sure if it will take care of what you need-
http://www.epicwater.com/shop/?itemid=7

I live in a wooded area and must keep doors and windows closed at certain hours of the day so bats and mosqitos don't fly in.

The bats here do not take care of the mosqitos nor are they interested in any of the bat houses that are around the area I live. I like bats but I do not like moquitos so I use a non toxic herbal spray around my windows and doors that keep the mosqitos away. I also use this spray when sitting outside in the warm months. I do keep an eye on any water not draining properly for my potted plants and got rid of the plants that attracted the mosquitos which was a horror to discover how many mosqitos were hiding out under these plants.
I planted catnip which they hate. I also stopped watering plants after 3:00 PM, only first thing in the morning.

You can make your own spray or purchase it, it works really well-
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/safe-mosquito-control.html

I love that wallcovering!

Something like this in gold and white or see the royal blue
http://www.serenaandlily.com/Bedding/Bedding-Duvets-New-Ochre-Border-Frame-Duvet

I do like royal blue with gold, these are simple to start layering with, add larger prints as accents.
http://www.serenaandlily.com/Sheeting-Navy-Gobi-Embroidered-Sheets?utm_medium=CS

this is sweet and safe but you could go blod with a rug and throw in more vibrant colors and pattern
http://www.designpublic.com/three-sheets-2-the-wind-rosette-duvet-and-shams

I like all white with something like these for pillows
http://www.dwellstudio.com/modern-decor-and-accessories/throw-pillows/hadley-mustard-pillow-18-x-18.html

I have a set of Dwell sheets for three years now and still look beautiful and so soft.

The set from Viva Terra literally fell a part in a year.

The Nest link for bedding looks very reasonable. Thanks.

I stopped to look because I love overdyed rugs, I tend to like the satuaration of color especially when everything else is very simple.. I was coveting one from ABC but out of my price range and bought this one, its very nice quality and love the color- fraction of the price.
http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-overdyed-grove/violet/200DIRE1F-508.html

Love that pillow!

curtains- either half height or full
http://www.decodir.com/2010/03/curtain-benefits-for-laundry-room-tips-and-ideas/

Simple muslim or heavy cotton natural or white- look clean and sharp

"I guess Sylvia found something the hot bath couldn't cure?"

No but the hot oven did :(.

Egyptian Magic Cream, thick socks, space heater, firewood, flannel sheets, double duvets.