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Throwing out a few ideas.

Starting with the pine countertop. Apply a contact paper such as this marble one to add a more refined look. Choose a contact paper that is made for countertops and matches your home. Consider something similar to your bathroom or kitchen counters. There are many styles of contact paper such a tile and stained wood. I would also add table legs like these to stabilize the countertop, especially for my next suggestion. Make sure the countertop sits at least a couple of inches above your washer and dryer (I know it seems like a no brainer but just in case).

To help distract away from everything thats going on, I would add a cube shelving unit like this one. Use fabric cube boxesto store your detergent and other cleaning supplies. They come in different colors and designs. Make sure you order the right size for your shelving unit. This idea would help visually clean up the space. If you decided to do this, I would remove the wall shelf. I would not suggest doing this without attaching table legs to the pine.

Throw up a tension rod with a neutral curtain to divide off the room. I would use rings since fabric on rod isn’t good for constant movement. If your home calls for it or you’re into some extra, look into decorative hooks.

Hopefully my suggestions will help you create a great laundry room that fits your needs and requests.

Sorry for your loss. I like the render a lot I think if you made your room look that it would be really nice. It doesn't look overly modern but does look clean in a good way. If you get white curtains and bedspread it'll keep it light looking. When you have all your items in there it'll make it more homey too.

For the flag as others have said frame it but also iron it!

I see lots of 'things' so I'd get some storage bins like this to keep stuff out of site. Can also store stuff like the TV console electronics in these. You need some more shelves so the things you want to display aren't crammed together.

Personally, for the memorial shelf I'd try to take most of the loose leaf items like photos, tickets, notes, etc. and arrange them in a photo book together. In the render I like the wall shelves and think you could dedicate a large one, or few smaller shelves, to hold up and display the rest of the items.

For making things aesthetically pleasing pick a style and color scheme and be consistent. Have a primary, secondary, and accent color. If you have wood on your furniture match the color with the shelves and picture frames. If you have bedding match it with your curtains, pillows, rugs, etc. Also pick a few items you want to be the main eye catchers - like the flag above the bed or the 'We are all created equal' painting on the shelf. With so many colors surrounding them they get kinda drowned out but if you want those to really pop and draw the eyes towards it try surrounding them with muted color items. You'll have to experiment but I'd start with painting the walls and laying out the furniture and go for there. You may decide things are too light or too dark and decorate around that.