Studio Setup, Should the walls and roof be white

[kitt2121]

I am trying to make my gross basement look nicer to start bringing clients to my basement home studio.

There is NO natural/outdoor light. The only lighting are two flourescents on a ceiling that is 8 feet high. On the ceiling now are dark wood rafters, but I have stapled a white sheet to the roof in one part.

Beside one backdrop I have hung a white sheet as well. Is that a good idea, or is it too close and would cause too much reflection. Behind the sheet is grey cement.

We plan on doing some renovations, and what do you recommend for the walls and ceiling. We were thinking of using white wallboard all around, is that too much white.
Or does it not matter at all?

I have enclosed two pictures of the basement. Yes, it's gross and messy for now.
Aaron www.picturecreations.ca