Den plans

In Bloggyland I saw some really nifty curtains someone made out of burlap.  I think it's just the ticket for the den and something I have been meaning to do for a while is jazz the wall up by hanging curtains.  

Here's what I'm starting with:

 I envision curtains that hang down a strip between the windows - mostly to pretty up the windows, not cover them.  We really like these cellular shades when summer hits.

But I'm not sure a long rod will work as the ceiling slopes down so close to the wall.  Maybe find some wrought iron looking rings to hang the fabric from?

The rest of the room needs a spiff here and there, too...

This coffee table needs to either be re-varnished or painted another color.  Also, I would love to put a BIG rug in this room, but I want to find one with a rug pad built in.  Also, there is a rocking chair I can't seem to part with that would be great painted some jazzy color - but what color?

Maybe cover the lampshade with burlap, too?  And that Pena print - I love it, but I don't love the shiny gold frame it's in.  But I love the sconces and their pretty scroll-y candles from Pottery Barn.

 Should I spray paint it and the sconces in another color?  Oil rubbed bronze?  Then I would have to re-do the lamp at the end of the sofa, too.  It was originally brass as well.

I'm thinking of adding baskets for DVD and VHS storage in the bookcase. I have seen some sea grass ones at Wal-mart that I like.  I could move that large green one that sits on the bottom.

This room is large and comfy as is, but I would like to make it more
attractive to all of us since we live in it so much.  

Suggestions, please!