what kind of music/arts school is it? Obviously as you will presumably have people coming in it's important that you avoid any trip hazards so this must be a nightmare for you!.. The only solution that i can think of, other than biting the bullet and sorting the floor out, would be to use the straight lines you have - the walls. I would get tables that can fold out from the walls (not sure how to describe them but they are attached to the wall with a hinge and fold out and legs fold out onto the floor but the main support comes from the wall) and then for seating go with firm bean bags with the leathery type fabric that you can wipe down easily. To lighten up the space, large mirrors will reflect the light coming in from the window, some spot lights in the ceiling or floor might be a good idea. Matthew Decorator's idea of lino is very good - my mum had an uneven floor in her kitchen and the builder simply plastered over the floor to make it level and then put lino down on top of her existing tiles which would have been costly to take up. I hope it goes well for you!

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I would get a Victorian style iron bed and put it opposite the chimney breast. You need a wardrobe on the wall opposite the window, a chest of drawers on the left of the alcove and at least one bedside table. I would try to get Victorian mahogany furniture to match your idea book. I would try to gets neutral carpet or floorboards but a Turkish carpet will add to the Victorian oppulence. I would paint the walls in a flat paint from one of the manufacturers that does a heritage range. Full length curtains can be made to look more expensive the addition of fringing. Lastly you should add a chandelier in either brass, opal glass or crystals. A brass desk lamp by your bed will be useful.

Preparation is the key. I would always recommend sanding. It‘s a job I hate too so I pass it other to the other half. Not that we have anything that needs to be satin/gloss painted in our house as I got rid of it all for easy maintenance. A tip that was offered to me by a professional painter: always finish your stroke with an upward movement. The upward movement is supposed to drag the paint upwards to avoid any dripping. Don’t keep applying many coats to the same area. It’s all trial and error and practice makes perfect.