Thanks LouieT I love it! You're so right, it's the first thing you see. I want it to be warm and welcoming. We are going with the floating shelves with heaps of plants and a few personal items. (We actually have a walk in wardrobe so the clothes hamper is hidden in there). Thanks for the beautiful items and ideas. We have small children who often like to explore our bedroom so we want to keep the floor as clear as possible at this stage. I might put a lambs wool on the floor with a nice looking box for toys or books. I'll post pics when it's done.

prefer sheers hung on window frame as in option 3 and, if you choose drapes to pull across over the top of the sheers, suggest the track about 2/3 distance between the top of the window frame and the bottom of the ceiling cornice (similar to the look in option 2) but need to be long enough to cover the bottom of the window frame and wide enough to meet in the corner and be drawn back about 20-30cms at the sides depending on the thickness of the drapes

If you plan to keep the mirror in the corner, then maybe some hanging indoor plants. If you plan to move the mirror from the corner, then maybe a corner shelving unit.

My daughter ran her business from her bedroom until they could afford a 3 bedroom house, their 2 bedder with two boys and no where else to fit an office was a very difficult time which thankfully they all survived. Having your office in your bedroom should be avoided at all cost, as you never leave the office behind as my daughter found out. Your bedroom is where you go to relax , I certainly wouldn't give up my sanctuary for anyone, even my kids. You are there full time so it makes sense. Your house already has enough rooms, except for making a small change to allow for another bedroom albeit small next to the bathroom as per my suggestion, Both of these rooms have space for the boys to have a desk (they don't need a lot of storage being part time) The desk in the living area can be built in to hide an office. This is a low cost solution and won't damage resale value. If down the track you can afford the new deck, try to work out to fit a room underneath as a hang out (media) area for the boys. not sure about WA but rooms like these in some states can have ceiling height at 2100, depends on what name!! you give them. My son is in a similar situation to you, except he now lives in a Studio Apartment in Sydney, so when he has his two kids 50 50 they make do in that space and seem to manage very well.