With my examples above, I’ve got for simple and functional.
My lock screen is neat, tidy and visually pleasing to me but also offers my most important information and functions at a glance. I always forget to keep track of the battery life of my headphones and case, the battery widget reminds me every time I pick up my phone.
The torch and hotspot are also functions I use regularly, but prefer not to navigate through my phone to access them.
In regards to quick settings, I’ve kept it mostly stock because I don’t spend much time there, and I feel that the stock layout offers quick access to some of the features and settings I use the most, while also remaining visually pleasing.