apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Okay, first you need to declutter everything. In the first room change the duvet for blankets and a coverlet that tie in with the color on the wall. They'll give you the warmth, but take up less visual space. Exchange the bedside tables for something chunkier and find a light fixture that you can hang on the wall. Paint the cord if it bothers you. A larger table will be more practical and will balance the weight of the bed. If you can, I'd also hang some shelves or cabinets above the bed right across the wall. I can't see what's going on on the other side of the room, but this is where I'd start.