Although I belong to a plant club, I don't know that I call myself a "scaper". I have live plants in my tanks, they add a lot to tank & fish health, not to mention aesthetics. They don't have to be difficult plants, many are easy! If I can grow them you could too.
I don't have a brand preference for tanks...but my 1 experience with a rimless tank wasn't great, even if it looked cool. I had tiny bottom fish jump out
What types of fish are you planning on keeping? Some dig (but there are plants for that, lol). Some you might want to try & breed...& there's wood & plants that help with that too. Real wood & live plants! They just add to your aquatic environment & tank enjoyment.