[macguillicuddy]

I'd argue that TNG embodies your guess in many ways - many of the corridor and living area sets look like relatively normal, comfortable spaces. The computer is exactly that sublime technology - it's there when they need it (through a wake word) but otherwise completely invisible.

[9dev]

True, although I’d argue that the relative normalness is probably also a necessity due to TNG being a very long-running show, where you cannot devise bespoke design for every episode in an economical way.

Yet, I still find the textured blinky walls very immersion-breaking, for their artificial appearance. It’s nit-picking for sure; TNG did an amazing job at creating an interesting universe.

I’d just wish for some actually bold yet believable vision of the future.

[nly]

Even the red alert klaxon is calming in TNG

[Bender]

For me it's the shuttle bay door opening alert. Should I build my dream underground home that is going in the garage.