Hey Jack, just begun following your thread with eager eyes, ad I'm mid-design on a very similar project.
From what I've learned, slat/slot walls in such a (relatively) small space can potentially cause more problems than solve anticipated ones. If I'm reading your model right, those slats are in the position of your first reflection points of the opposite speakers when sat at your theoretical listening position. That just needs too be good broadband absorption.
Regards frequency of your REW tests, along the diagnostic principle of only change one thing at a time, then keep it simple, methodical, and often as your instincs dictate. If in doubt, just do it.
As everyone says, bass trapping is (going to be) your biggest problem. Solve that first, then perhaps refit your gear/seating, etc., then shoot REW again.
Just my penneth worth until the cavalry (Stuart) arrives. Nice work so far though, It's gonna be great!
Kevin (UK)
Move My Studio Out of the Upstairs Bedroom
Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 18781.