This works as long as you don't wish to attract people, or have such a strong personality that it signals more than anything else. Yes, being in a particular p

This works as long as you don't wish to attract people, or have such a strong personality that it signals more than anything else. Yes, being in a particular place is a signal. But if you wear a Tommy Bahama shirt and khakis to a BDSM party you are probably not going to get attention. Home decor is another point - if you want it to be a comfortable home and nothing else, great! Do whatever you like. But if you want the space to act as an occasional community center for you and your social group, signals help. There aren't many fancy 50 year old wine parties in basement apartments.