Two more pictures of the after ... and the before your advice

Help!!

Hi, we're renovating our house [inside only] so I can relate to what you're going through. Since we started this, I've gotten in to watching HGTV and DIY network, especially their home renovation and home buying shows. What I've learned is that people want hardwood floors, open spaces, very large kitchens and neutral colors. Since you're planning on selling, I would try to use the highest quality materials you can afford, and keep things simple so the new owner will have a basic home to start with.

As far as what to do with the space, I'd go for a family room that could be converted to a mancave without much trouble.

Good luck!! DIY stuff isn't nearly as easy as it looks on TV!

Oh goodness. well it looks better entirely empty than before! i would leave it totally open. no walls. as much white as you can!! goodluck