The general impersonality of her furnishings might make it seem like that's not much of a concession; but she doesn't make decisions lightly, even if the effect is so neutral. So even if it's small, it's a careful, deliberate offer. A way to make him feel a little more at home, to let this be his home, at least when he wants it to be.

She tilts her head coyly, looking him over. "Is this where I say I don't have any cash to pay you for doing odd jobs, and you say we'll figure something out?"