Help! Need light- How can I brighten my space on a budget?

Our family room has a beamed ceiling with a low clearance header (6.5-7 ft) down the middle. This room has Windows on one wall facing East out of a semi basement room. (3rd level of a split.) There are no switches outlets and no ceiling lights. I am looking for creative lighting solutions to brighten this space on a budget.
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