I’m so glad to see someone else who thinks this. Barren walls, vinyl flooring, 5k Kelvin lights, and scented candles everywhere. It’s like the most miserable consumerist environment imaginable.
There was a reason for those popcorn ceilings and carpeted floors (and it clearly wasn't aesthetics).
A good scented candle can really help make a room feel better. Scent in general does that, though. Incense or a fireplace could also work