That looks like natural wood so i wouldn't ever paint it, I would try to match the wood color and use a more substantial wood drapery rod next to it and remove the clock above it. Light jade pieces would be good and shiny too. Something inexpensive would be all green or white/cream Haeger (maybe spelled wrong) ceramic rectangular "planters" usually about 3 inches tall, 2 or three inches deep and 6 or so wide and other shapes also like small vases are easy to find. I think they are from the 40's or 50's so they would match the built-in style. You can pick them up at thrift stores for about five dollars and they have nice shapes. I agree with the other comments that a strong theme rather than random objects are key.

You're welcome! =) I think a shade of grey will be a great addition to the room. The red one in the photo doesn't really suit it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! angelinavick@ymail.com

You could do plain velvet curtains in the same light pinkish cream of the sofa. To add some drama you could have a nice patterned sheer curtains in blackish grey. Place an area rug, below the centre table, install some nice candle holders on the wall in metallic tones. Place a runner diagonally on the centre table and place a nice Buddha figurine, with votives on both the sides of the Buddha. Add some elements of green by putting a few plants, palm or dancing bamboo as it's easy to maintain. Add a few lamps to set the mood and look.

Nicely arranged. My two cents: Unlike the others I don't recommend a blue carpet. My suggestion is to go for a neutral colour or complimentary colour carpet. You will need a bigger sized carpet than the one you now have. If you look online, there are article that mention how to choose your carpet size. Ideally, the carpet should be big enough so that atleast the front legs of the sofa should be placed on it (you can check online). The corner decor looks crowded. Remove the glass table on the left side. The potted plant and the big blue pottery jar can be placed down together with a second green plant that is smaller in length than the pottery. Place them where the glass table is now present. For the corner space: place the smaller pottery together with the red tea light Holder. You can also place another green plant there.