I would not mix LED and CFL they have different looks and LED s are much cheaper to run. You can find a fixture you like and switch out most with LEDs, we have been slowly changing all of our halogen lighting to LEDs now that the LEDs come in higher wattages. We have 70 halogen lights in our house so I am doing 12 at a time, love the change. I like the fact that you can have a lot more lights off the same circuit too.

I like the ceiling. I think the hanging lights are too fancy and distract from the ceiling decor. A simpler light would look better or sticking with the canned lights you have. The walls have too many big, black things on them. It's hard to tell if they are windows with shade --- in which case I'd pick something lighter, perhaps to echo the ceiling, TVs (how many do you need?) or what. I'd consider a big piece of statement art in the place of at least one. If you're on a budget, get a large, high quality photo in the right colors, you can take it yourself. Sepia and black architectural might work. I like more color and more natural light. You may have closed the shades for a better picture, so it's hard to comment on the light, plus windows are a feature of your room, not exactly a decorator's choice. I would consider how to get a few small pops of color in, pillows, flowers, candles, maybe even a runner rug along the right wall. If you are doing this as part of a portfolio, the entire ensemble would look more welcoming with a few touches like someone lives there. Something on the coffee table, for example. A few books and a candle. A tray with tea things, a vase of flowers or basket of fruit. Pick one or two things and make it composed. You see this a lot in designer Houzz photos. Here's an example, you note this picture would be a lot more stark with an empty table: https://www.houzz.com/photos/21-house-contemporary-living-room-san-francisco-phvw-vp~60642

The olden ways are unusual but bring back the reminiscence of heritage! Why not celebrate this resurrection of Jesus by artistically placing antique decorating items all around your home? With the arrival of Easter Day, while all are busy arranging for Easter decorations, we feel that you must have an upper hand over your friends. Easter Sunday has a remarkable significance and you must plan brilliant celebration ideas. Easter 2016 calls for being modest with your beautifications. Try blending innovations with simplicity and here you come out with something truly aesthetic for the day. 6 inch Glass Pot With Jute Glass Jars with Jute Handles Out of the many Easter basket ideas you can think of, woven glass jars with jute handles lighting up a candle inside can make amazing Easter baskets that everyone will want to appreciate. Or take any round shaped glass pot and accentuate it with rope to add elegance in its appearance along with a candle lit up for some subtle luminosity. Antiqued Birdhouse Tealight Holder Egg Baskets Specifically important! Easter celebrations would not be complete without the Easter egg baskets cum tea-light candle holders. Place in colorfully designed eggs and don’t forget to add some flowers and twigs to them. To make your classic tea-light candle holder more beautiful, light from the candle flame peeps out from the small holes offering an amazing effect to the room. Aged Tin Pitchers Small Aged Tin Pitcher Add some drama with the aged tin pitchers with tall & bright flowers. They beautify the corners with modesty. Their special antiqued look exemplifies the true spirit of celebrating Easter and remembering Jesus Christ’s resurrection. Mercury Glass Structures Antiqued Mercury Glass Candlestick Use mercury glass pumpkins, gourds, vases and candle holders to dominate the vintage theme of your decorative accessories. The metal in itself increases the antique appeal. So why not try it for a change and get in praises for yourself? Hook Board Speaking Hook Boards Make people happy by hanging antique hook boards all around that have a nice message to display. Something more than just wishes is anyways appreciated. Let the hook boards do the job for you and spread positivity with happy messages. With Easter ideas flooding on the internet blogs, you seem to be in a perplexed situation; not able to decide which one to try this Easter. Coming to your rescue, Viva Home Decor suggests you to adore your homes with an antique flavor. You can skip the modern decorating items and invite modesty with our classic pieces. Source: https://www.vivahomedecor.com/blog/5-unusual-ways-to-decorate-your-abode-for-easter-sunday/

The living room window itself does not appear to be designed to let much light through. Please show a photo of that window, also of what lies outside the window. In the meantime, I suggest that you replace the builder-installed window with one of your own choosing. Use toughened glass rather than this heavy grill. Minimise the frame, if possible, particularly if there will not be much air coming through. If there is the potential of air but not much view, then have a sliding or bifold window that maximises the opening. On the blank wall outside, if that's your view, put up a green wall, creeper, something to improve the outlook. For nighttime viewing, add mild uplights in a natural white shade, focused on the greenery. Or else, you may be able to put up a reflective surface on the facing wall, to bounce in more of whatever light there is. Such as a coloured glass mural if not a plain mirror. Once you have maximised your window, move on to the wall to the right of your living room photo. That is, the wall that your living room shares with the west bedroom. Use a very large mirror on that wall to expand your living room visually and to bounce more light around. To cut down on expense/effort you can make it out of several standard-size sheets rather than one giant sheet. However, if that wall is to be covered with storage, make sure the front surface of the cabinetry is fairly light-coloured and reflective. Last, if not yet satisfied, consult a lighting expert for this room. That would be useful. These are fairly expensive solutions, all in all, but they should help.