casey628, All I can say to the responses is "ditto"...done a basement like that once and it did look good....away from the norm.

Paint all Edgecomb Gray

Hi RL Relocation LLC - I am really bummed I did not post my project prior to installing the ceiling, but it is what it is now. I am actually still considering having recessed lighting put in after the fact - I'm talking to my contractor about it when he comes tomorrow. When I texted him about it he said it wouldn't be easy, but certainly not impossible to install now. However, I'm wondering, barring that option - do you have any other suggestions for lighting? And you're really making me consider carpet - it would definitely make the cozy, comfortable feel I want. I'm a bit concern due to it being in the basement - there's a bit of a humidity issue down there, but not significant and I'm working to mitigate that. That was so cool how you sent a picture of my room with carpet and paint. So you definitely gave me the idea, but I would want it to use warmer colors for a cozier feel. I am curious how the wood lvp would look tho as well - any chance you could throw up a pix of that? (i'm looking at these 2 in particular - https://www.flooranddecor.com/rigid-core-luxury-vinyl-plank-and-tile/coffee-oak-rigid-core-luxury-vinyl-plank---cork-back-100378876.html and https://www.flooranddecor.com/eco-forest/dayton-wire-brushed-locking-stranded-engineered-bamboo-100898949.html)

The tv needs to go on the wall where the mirror is. The sectional is reducing your options for furniture arrangements. I do not see an area rug helping, it will make a full room seem even more stuffed. Once you are done moving in take some day time pictures with the curtains open and circle back.