I would remove the scooped headboard that accentuates the alcove. I certainly wouldn't 'hang' a mirror but opt for clean lines. Instead of a headboard I would use lateral tongue & groove up to the light switches above the bed up to the alcove & as far as the end of the bedside cabinets to give the bed a ships cabin feel. A good joiner could also add bedside cupboards to the "headboard" to continue the ships cabin feel. I would continue the lateral tongue & groove into the alcove, all over, which would be higher than the T&G above the bed but keeps it cohesive & makes a real integrated feature of the alcove. I think lateral T&G keeps it contemporary & not seaside twee. I would T&G the whole bed area in this way & keep the rest of the room pretty simple. If you wanted a mirror I would have a glazier cut a porthole mirror in the centre of the alcove surrounded by the tongue & groove. All the T&G in the whole bed area should be painted in the same colour i think so that the alcove becomes part of the whole. It will be a lovely individual feature but for success the alcove has to be integrated , i feel. A few books & a few natural pieces would look great on the bottom ledge of the alcove & would be useful too. You are so lucky to already have bed side lights & I would just change the fittings to a contemporary cabin style light on either side. There are lots around & are usually metal I think.

I too would ditch the vertical blinds. Our last house had horizontal wooden cladding that had been replaced with red roof type tiles, overlapping vertically roof style. It was done before we bought the house but looked so much better than the other houses in the street. And didn't need any further upkeep. Having ditched the blinds I'd plant something spectacular in the front garden to soften the view from the road and to give a bit more privacy. Maybe a Japanese maple, which is stunning in the autumn? Not so much good in the winter though! Angie

We seldom use the ceiling spotlights, but I'm happy that we have them in case we do need more light. We do always use the wall lights though. They used to give enough light when we still had the kitchen all around the walls. With the peninsula though, I think I'll really need the light that's suspended over that now the shorter, darker days are coming. We've put in the Velux windows about 5 years ago. They've added an unbelievable amount of light! If at all possible, do consider having roof windows. Ours are remote controlled and on a rain sensor. We also have lights in them. I'll take some pics tonight to show you the effect in the evening.

I would also put the "wardrobe" there. You can still use the rail and at that height it should be long enough for most clothes but either close it off with a door or a curtain (the curtain will make it feel more spacious if she's does happen to be tidy so can keep it part open! I would also put the bed along the length of the 244 wall. I'd go for a daybed with trundle so she has seating for friends, this one is quite good as you can still see a bit of the floor beneath. desk under window with chest of drawers on opposite wall with a mirror over the top. If you want the room to feel bigger, don't choose furniture which has a lot of contrast to the walls. A ghost chair may be good for the desk