@hummerd, Yes I believe you about the skylight but we have a truss roof design, which puts the room ceilings some 3m away from the actual roof and so a skylight that actually opens can't be installed in this bedroom or anwhere else in the home unles we had a cathedral ceiling, otherwise it would have been a simple procedure. Disapointed that we can't use this method but it's not to be!! A tube skylight is our only other option but we were wanting one that allows you to open and close an internal vent situated on the ceiling, as well as on the roof, our daughter has one like this but they aren't made anymore. It seems they are now only vented on the roof either permanantly or with a motor that allows you to manipulate the amount the vent is open. Price has now jumped from a standard $200 to at least $600+ and rising but none of these tube skylights have an ajustable vent in the ceiling which we would prefer. We will have to keep looking and thanks for your thoughts. Cheers, Barbara

Do you listen to music in your room or have a Television. We have the beautiful Oak speakers that would tie in well. You wouldn't put it above the headboard but you could wall mount them on either side of the bed,

Both can result in a great look but require a little bit of extra work than a regular upholstered bedhead (it definitely pays off)! You can find instructions and all the products you would need to make one right here: http://www.homeupholsterer.com.au/blog/how-to-make-an-upholstered-bedhead-designer-finish-at-a-bargain-price/ Best of luck!

paint all the walls the same colour, don't forget to finish the cornice and once you add a bedside table and lamp and tidy the curtains the angled wall will just be background