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Hi Cheddarmum we have just finished renovating our master bedroom up in the roof and have the same slope wall/ceiling issue. We painted slope and odd shaped wall as ceiling. It almost makes a feature of it in its own right! Hope this helps :)

We have just finished this stunning bespoke plasma wall finished in lacquered oak and laminate panels...the beauty of bespoke furniture is that anything is possible......

With such a neutral backdrop (oak floor, grey/white unit, and grey sofa) you could go in any direction with colour. I think you need to understand whether your sofa is a 'warm' grey or a 'cool' grey and then go in the same direction for the colour. To clarify with an example of what I mean... If your sofa is a warm grey a buttermilk or a buttercup yellow would work well. Summer Glow from Fenwick & Tilbrook is a warm yellow. If your sofa is a cool grey a citrus yellow will work better. Concorde, also from Fenwick & Tilbrook, is a good example. I've used yellow here but the principle is the same for any colour. Go with what you fancy but if you want to learn more about colour and its effects I recommend a good book about colour from Karen Haller. It's just out and an excellent read: The Little Book of Colour. Regarding furniture, and in particular a large coffee table - there are plenty available in the shops but if you want something a bit different and not overly expensive I suggest looking in second hand shops for a good quality wooden dining table - if the top is the right size and shape for your room cut the legs down so it's the right height. Depending on the condition of the table you might want to paint it. It would be an opportunity to inject some really bold colour! Good luck with your re-vamp. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like further help.