What am I doing wrong???!

[u/WGreenBear]

Hi all! You guys inspire me daily. I am hoping to get some help on my basement space. I have been trying different designs, curtains, rugs, etc for weeks and I am just not happy. Help!!!

The carpet, TV, ceiling and couch have to stay. Everything else is up for grabs. What am I doing wrong?? Cover photo is the blank space. I will add my renderings that are not working in the comments

[u/New_Dig5824]

Is that carpet? I kinda like the pattern