I agree with Mel N. It's a relatively closed space and I think with the frames and the light fitting, less is more. An obvious curtain rod would be a step too far I think - pleated curtains on a hidden track would be how I would go.

I note you have blinds already.We too have blinds and my light sensitive husband found the cracks of light down the sides woke him early. I stumbled over a place that sold ends of current fabrics at very reasonable costs so bought enough linen to match the wall colour and lined it with blockout lining.I made each curtain 90cm wide although once they are gathered on the 30cm long track they are full and generous looking. (so they only cover the edge of the blind) and have totally cured our light problem for well under NZ$100. We bought a metre of track and two fittings that allowed us to make two 30cm rails, using a hacksaw to cut it down. I too agree, match the wall colour so you have a good plain backdrop for duvets and accessories in the room. I'd be hesitant about a feature wall in a small room,may close the room in.

Thanks for asking these questions. For a bit more context I am renting the place, I don't need total privacy , no real need of blocking the heat out/in. We have the same type of blind in the rest of the house. We did remove the old curtain that were in the house but I would like to a curtain to give more life to this white wall. Vincent

First question -- are the tiles the same all the way through ? The kitchen ones look beige , the lounge look white ? IMO white tiles would LOOK better in the kitchen -- I highlighted 'look' because if you are worried about dirty marks or the like , then white mightn't be the best , BUT if that was your motivation for going beige , I think going charcoal would have been better ? Anyway , theres a slight problem with mismatched handles , although I don't think thats too bad given the 2 colours used , and the metre or more height between them . ASpart from that , I quite like the kitchen -- but boy is it boring haha ! Monotone done well is okay , but this is monotone-us to play on words . the different between a grey blind and a beige one means diddly-squat -- arguably the grey suits the overall scheme better , but how about say mustard or burgundy or ( I can imagine the shudder from you ) bright red ! Then some appliances in whatever tone you pick , teatowels , cushions , a rug , even artwork with some aspects in the mustard or burgundy or your choice , which might be green or blue or similar . Then carry on , with a larger clock , 2 or 3 potplants with the pots in your chosen tone , or some or all the pots in gloss white if you have already do the art and cushions and a rug -- the green leaves with add some colour and variety but also some life !