Lighting is one quick way to alter the feel of a room, of course.

When it's light outside, you don't need to worry about thin blind / curtains, especially if you are not on the ground floor, because it's hard to see inside the darker space of the room. When it's dark outside, though, the situation is reversed and you become much more visible. If you shine a light at the blinds, you solve that provided you do not inadvertently get between the light and the blinds and provide a shadow show

You could probably hang a bit of fabric over the blinds, but be careful about what you use. Someone in my student halls set her room on fire because she wanted pretty fabric instead of curtains.

Dimmers are nice, but you don't need one to get atmospheric lighting. Just turn the main light off and use a table lamp or a few strings of fairy lights.

I have vintage glamour and nudes and some pulp novel covers on my bedroom walls. They're fun and when I get a work flat I'm planning to put some up there.

Scented Candles and a lovely headboard will make it a sexier place to work. Make sure the candles are away from any curtains etc (common sense). I don't turn on the overhead light as I don't find it sexy in the slightest, although I have replaced the shade with a really nice one to bring the look of the room together a bit better. I use small table lamps. Personally, I don't like glitter lamps but everyone's taste is different isn't it.

Dress your bed with scatter cushions and a nice throw. Textures will make the room feel more appealing and inviting. Maybe little rugs next to either side of the bed. Makes life easier if you end up kneeling there - or your client does! Much easier to clean than the entire carpet too.

For the walls, I agree with Anika. I'd also put up a shelf to accomodate little sound system and a couple of cd's or even a vase of nice flowers.

I've also moved into a furnished flat so have been mooching for ideas over the past few weeks and buying bits and bobs. Remember that it'll come together eventually. Mine is beginning to reflect me and it's actually a lovely room to work in now!

Good Luck, Love Alex x

What everyone else said about the fabric/textiles - I have all sorts of drapes, throws and cushions as well as a canopy over the bed - if you can screw a few hooks/rings into the ceiling these are REALLY easy to make and look nice; just use some cheap tulle or voile that doesn't weigh too much.

B&Q have lots of cheap lamps and often have 3 for 2 offers on - you can also get these if you fancy candles but are a bit worried about safety (I have some of the larger ones and they're not bad at all  ).

My bed is silver metal so if i put fairy lights i would have to wrap it around the bars, would this look okay or do the wires look rubbish? 

I use tealights in larger decorative glass containers or on large plates, unlike pillar candles you don't have to worry about the mess or them falling over and as long as they are on an even surface you don't have to worry too much about leaving them unattended for a short time.

To disguise the flex of fairy lights you can wind a pretty ribbon or a string of beads around with the lights.

I find to get nice and plump cushions are quite expensive, so if your pillows are starting to get a bit tired, replace them, wash your old ones and scrunch or cut them down to the size of your cushion covers. That way you can get a much plumper filling cheap. Or you can look out for cheap pillows on offer to use.