Maybe just a really nice large piece of art over a narrow buffet . The wall paper is kind of dead looking. Maybe another wallpaper even, something with some life in it.

The only problem I see adding a bar with a sink under that window which is recessed about 2', plus the additional counter depth you be 4' away or near that, you will never get to open that window without climbing on top of the wet bar, even for cleaning purposes. That said, they also have to keep in mind what they want to spend on this because adding a wet bar will require the whole process, i.e, drawings, permits, and cutting up walls/ceilings to run the drain pipes, water lines, GFCI outlets, etc. and that basement looks like it was finished not that long ago. P.S. In the images I posted, image #1 was a new basement design so everything is open... Picture #2 was a modification to an existing basement, the location of the wet bar, there used to be a laundry room which was relocated to the 2nd floor, so the drain and water lines were already there and needed minor modifications for a sink hook-up.

I like the wall left there too. The separation when guests come in, and hang their coats etc, is very nice to have. I would leave it just like it is.. I agree, you have things tore apart, so go one step further and have the pop corn ceilings removed.

I am aware that what is displayed is floating. All that will be removed once I figure out what to do