Carport makeover

I want to makeover my carport. My main goal is better lighting. Currently I have two ceiling lights located in the middle of the carport ceiling. I want more evenly distributed overhead lighting. I thought about placing can lights around, but I don't know if that would provide the look I want. I also want to have the option to have a softer, more diffused light option... such as led strip lights in a diffuser around the edges of carport. I temporarily put a neon strip light on one side as a test (see pic). However, I have been thinking about adding uplighting around the columns... maybe downlighting on the edges..... I don't want to just throw up a bunch of stuff. I want it to look polished, and integrated into the building. Also, any other design recommendations would be appreciated. It's a bare space. The only thing in there are two deteriorating concrete parking blocks. I am open to something untraditional and unique.