Just reached some of the parts that explain why this is known as "cozy sci-fi" (I love it so far). The description of the fishbowl - a room with a big bubble window looking out into space, filled with plants and also painted - I think nonfunctional - electronic pieces, and mismatched chairs and benches. The focus on the mismatched chairs in a later dinner scene reminded me of the _Pattern Language_ part where mismatched chairs are recommended. I've recent done some cozy/chaotic decorating in the house and this made me want to double down on it and also think about how to incorporate more electronics into it.