I think that we would all agree that no one appreciates a "messy" room, as messy implies untidy, dirty, and items oriented in a nonsensical manner.
In a common living area, I appreciate a more minimalist approach and in some instance, style and decor trumps performance. In my dedicated room, the equipment is well organized, room acoustic and tweaks are employed, multiple sources are utilized, and there is no doubt, this is an audio specific room for the sole purpose of music reproduction. In this situation, performance trumps style and decor. I guess it all comes down to one's priority.
In a common living area, I appreciate a more minimalist approach and in some instance, style and decor trumps performance. In my dedicated room, the equipment is well organized, room acoustic and tweaks are employed, multiple sources are utilized, and there is no doubt, this is an audio specific room for the sole purpose of music reproduction. In this situation, performance trumps style and decor. I guess it all comes down to one's priority.