Don't think the photos attached. Can you try reuploading. Would love to see.

I happen to like closed storage for all the TV game stuff, you could lower the TV to get the best viewing height and hide the cords.

Lower TV a bit. Get the cords out of the way. If you want, over time, create a wall of art works to balance out the TV. For once, the piece is long enough for the TV in question.

One big piece of art.

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Floating shelves with not too much on them. Minimal objects on the console:

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That is such a nice entertainment center. I don't feel that everything needs to be decorated, but that is me. This is an entertainment center so presumably it's utilitarian for the purposes of storing your cds/dvd/equipment, etc.. I think the size of the t.v. is fine :)

If you like this look, maybe your husband could build some add-ons?

Other ideas..

Bigger TV for starters

So confused as to why they need a bigger tv? Size of t.v. is based on how far away it's being viewed from. Even then, they are I think on average far larger than they were 15 years ago. The entertainment center is about 10.5 feet wide, meaning the t.v. is close to 4' (or more).

I have a t.v. smaller than that that I can view quite comfortably from 14' away. I have a lamp on one side of my 7' entertainment center, and a flower arrangement on the other, with my t.v. in the middle. I can't imagine getting a bigger t.v. just to balance out the size with the entertainment center, which is the only point I can take from the comments to get a bigger t.v.

I mean, if they WANT a bigger t.v., more power to them, but getting a larger t.v. as some kind of decor statement doesn't seem to be terribly sensible.

Very puzzling!

Going by the scale of the unit (10.5'), that is a 55" TV, the most popular current size. Whether or not they need bigger is determined by the room and seating, not by the console.

If the size of the tv is adequate, simply lowering it will look better.

I would just get rid of the cords and keep the top surface empty. I like the idea of baskets to use for the things you need to store. The TV is fine.

I agree lowering it would be helpful. If it were me, I'd probably put the stand back on and set it on the entertainment center. I think that would probably be right around the right height as far as neck strain and all that. Mine started out floating on the wall, just didn't care for it :)

Niche under the TV plasterboard-photo ideas

If you have children, and even if you don't, some high quality bamboo storage baskets could be an alternative to doors if you're husband doesn't get around to adding them.

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Or partial open/basket shelves with some doors:

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Agree with others above on shelving, maybe out of the same material as the unit if there's more wood

Thank you so much for all the feedback, it is really helpful. I am adding a few more pictures for perspective. The TV is 60inches so I'm not sure if we will get or need a larger one. The bean bags and chairs get moved around all the time b/c I have 5 rabunctious kids :) You can see how wide the console is from the top looking down (I added a few things just to show sizing) It sounds like most people are saying to NOT put anything on top of it. Is that correct? Maybe put the TV on top of the stand vs on the wall? We will definitely be hiding the cords, we just haven't done that yet. Also, this is a downstairs basement and primarily used for kids watching movies, playing, etc. Thanks again for all of your expertise :)

I would suggest floating wood shelves, 2 on each side, 4 in total. Add some light beige picture frames with photos into the entertainment stand, itll take away from so much shadow that's there now.... see how in my living room I've added the white pictures to bring it forward

It looks like a nice comfortable place for TV watching, gaming, and other family fun! I wouldn't worry too much about trying to make it decorative in the same way you would if it were in the living room. If you want to add some details to the room you could certainly add a bunch of pillows in fabrics that can stand up to being scrunched up and sat on occasionally. Some warm fleecy throws to cover up with while watching a long movie would be nice. Maybe ask the kids if they'd like some sort of theme to the decor? Framed movie posters? Maps? Pictures of favorite superheros? There are so many different ways you could go depending on what's interesting to you and your family. If the kids will have toys in the room it would be good to have some storage bins or baskets for easy tidying up. You have room to put a big rug on top of the carpet, but you'd need to think about how much it would get shifted around and folded up as they're sitting on the beanbags and gaming chairs. I hope you'll get lots of enjoyment out of this room! It's really nice to have a place where the family can just relax and not worry too much about precious decor.

lower the tv and add some decor around. is not huge

Seeing pic's with more of the room, I agree with the suggestion to lower the TV. I think it would make a huge difference. Would hurt to try setting it on the console as well as see what you think.