I surveyed my new room, taking in its details with a mix of awe and detachment. The wooden boards framed a massive, wall-sized window directly in front of me, leading out to a quaint balcony. Sunlight poured in generously, bathing the dark wooden floors in a warm glow. The raw, white walls stood in striking contrast to the deep brown flooring, creating a perfect harmony with the furniture’s skeletal frames, wrapped in light cream leather. But the centerpiece of the room—the one that ...