[goodpoint]

> perceived status implications when my humble abode appears

I would rather focus on the quality of someone's work than "status".

Also, you can't find a "neutral" wall or window in 600sq?!

[bobthepanda]

At such square footage I would imagine most wall space is taken up by furniture.

Window is kinda bad since direct light makes cameras bad.

[sofixa]

For reference 600 sq ft is 55.742 sq m, which is a decent appartement for a single person in Paris, or a couple without kids. I've been to numerous apartments of a similar size and you can easily find a neutral(-ish, there can be a bookcase(??) and it's still neutral) wall.