It would actually be better if you could comment on your other post and add the photo to your comment. That way we can all see where you started and where you ended up!

I wouldn't drywall over the window. Take a look at the options for recycled brick, they may match better than you think.

I think it is awesome to give a piece of furniture a new life. It is sometimes a bit daunting to take a paint brush to a piece made from genuine old timber but if you are going to get many more years of life and enjoyment out of it I think it is better than dumping it. I believe it shows your love. jbof4 I started with a heat gun to remove most of the many layers of paint, (some are easier than others to strip this way). Then I used an orbital sander and sanded and sanded and sanded. You might also try liquid paint stripper although I find this very messy. I believe you can also get them professionally stripped. Good luck with the resurrection, go for it what have you got to lose.

Hi, I think that you should consider all the other furnitures in the room (bed, bedside tables, desk chair etc.) as well as the room color and deco you already have. If you want to create a unity every pieces has to be connected somehow. Maybe you could take a picture of your bedroom :)