I had that exact issue when I first set mine up. I'd be watching a movie or just zoning out on the couch, and suddenly the lights would dim—super anno...

I hear you on the insulation thing... I almost got talked into those triple-pane windows, but honestly, after some digging around, seems like double-p...

Hmm, interesting point—do you think there's a middle ground? Like, is there a way to pinpoint exactly which tests are essential without going overboar...

I get the appeal of textures and indirect lighting, but doesn't that start to push minimalism toward cozy territory anyway? Kinda feels like we're try...