What an interesting room! I'd have a clothes rail to the left or right of the bed depending on where the boiler is. In the little alcove would you be able to hang something like this for folded clothes? http://www.habitat.co.uk/firth-grey-printed-fabric-6-hanging-clothes-storage-340134 I'd then use the shelves for shoes/accessories/toiletries and then put bulky uni items under the bed. You can get fold up desks like this that incorperate a bit of storage too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/131827917716?lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=9046152&poi=&campaignid=625768298&device=c&adgroupid=28052981946&rlsatarget=pla-183556636626&adtype=pla&crdt=0 For colour I'd add a rug, lampshade, cushions and a throw in your style that you can take with you or change when you like

It looks fantastic - I can't believe it only cost £300.

We did this in a customer's house who hadn't enough work surface area. It worked out well and presented heaps of surface space. Contact a carpenter or joiner and ask them to make one. You could have the same finish as your other doors or a complete contrast. An easy job for them.

Hi. I hope your dog is ok. personally I'd cover the rhs shelves with a linen panel (excuse the awful photoshop btw!). Again, personally, as the wall space is small I'd just go for a single piece of art over the fire to create a focal point. Do you have another wall for a gallery? I know you said you didn't want a plant on the floor but would a skinny artificial one cover all the wires? A floor lamp such as the 2nd pic could work as the feet can slide under the sofa. A round table might also work to break up the lines but maybe in glass and brass?I'd move the grey vases to the left of the mantle and have the cactus the other side. Books would be fine on the other shelves with maybe an ornament or 2? Could you remove the shelf under the boxes as it's an awkward height and just store it under the sofa? I know you've just changed the sofa position but would the bed swing 90 degrees? You could then angle the sofa towards the corner? i think in any case I'd use a rug to zone the living area