I like the idea and orientation of your tacky boot rack...so why not get something with a back that serves as a sort of room divider? You could put a cushion on top and have a seat for taking off shoes...Obviously you'll want the back to be finished. Also, light fixtures are very easy to replace. Get one you love and put it up. Keep the existing to put back when you move out. Both of these things won't break the bank and you simply take them with you when you move... I assume you'll be patching the walls? Ask the landlord for the paint so that you can match it. You can hang a picture...just don't have a thick frame...it will be fine as your door can only go as far as the doorknob allows. If you don't want to have a picture, these are fun and work well... I like the tree as you could add Command hooks (from 3M) to the branches here and there for your keys and scarves and hats....

Have you thought about wall paper on that wall you definately need a better light and IMO no Edison bulbs any hwere if you really care about colors you choose.You have some nice choices but then you cast a yellow light over it all. Change your bulbs to LEDs in 4000K before doing anything moore you will be surprised how much better everything looks at night.

I would default to a bright white. Another option is to do a tall wainscoting painted white and have your accent color above.

Here’s the pictures of actual space. The corner is where Vacuum is on the picture. Thanks in advance.