What color are the walls? I know the problems of photography and good indoor rendition... mine are suffering too.
Total compliments for taking the space and making it your own... it's totally unique, and has great personality. I'm also impressed at how far you got $11,500 to go. I'm likely going to end up at least there without a plasma TV.
Thom mode kicking in... If you're not into speakers showing, some paint-on architecture can camouflage them, and maybe also add a focal point to glue you towards the TV.
However, the real important thing is you did something with the space and personalized it. Others may love or hate it, but noone can deny it's YOURS.
I'm not a Bose sound fan, but it's really what your ears like... I went with speakers as decor points... without the hideous stands I'm getting a black lacquer rack and cabinet to set them on.