Customizing the Launcher 7 Shell

to look like this -

once you install Launcher 7 you will be invited with blank main tile space.

go to the right hand apps - hold and 'pin to home screen'

or for special tiles like the Contact Tile, bring options up - 'Add special tile'

Initially Launcher 7 looks very crude and bloated and not smooth.

to tweak that - go into 'Launcher7 settings'

on the main setting screen

Enable smaller tiles

Use system font

then >

Animation Options :

Animate while scrolling

Bouncy scrolling

Alternate tile alignment

Status bar options :

Use WP7 style status bar

Transparent status bar

Battery percentage

To get Live Wallpaper / Custom Background-

change 'background color' to 'System Wallpaper'

then 'Change wallpaper' to the pic or live wallpaper you want.

Modify transparency 

in 'Tile Color' > Custom Color > drag for your transparency choice and apply.

You are now done !

enjoy !