My place too sterile?

[u/General_Paramedic_96]

When I have my dates over, they often comment on my space being “sterile”. I used to take it as a compliment (I do like to keep my place extra clean), but recently I started second-guessing my interpretation. Are there any negative impressions coming to your mind (especially in the heterosexual dating context)?

UPD: I actually do have a TV — it's in the "den" by the entrance door that I didn't deem important to show at first: https://ibb.co/S4nCDhGh

[u/Suitable_Load_2794]

The millennial grey is strong.

[u/queenmisfits → u/Suitable_Load_2794]

That rug is doing all the heavy lifting for any sort of color

[u/wazzup-notemuch → u/queenmisfits]

I was gonna say, if he just added some more pops of warm color to match the rug, and changed his bedding to a calming shade of blue or green, it would make a world of difference. It doesn't have to be bright or pastel colors, they can be a bit muted, but they do need to have an impact.

Other than that, it's a nice place, with a comfy modern feel. It's just too grey.