home hunting

I went to look at (another - 15 months and counting of house hunting) a house yesterday that had (fair enough) been done up to sell on. While structurally it was beautiful a lovely double fronted Victorian facade, the entire house - all bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and living area had been completed in cream and beige - from tiles & paint choices through to carpet and wood flooring with a chocolate leather sofa thrown in to dice it up a bit. I understand the need for a neutral palette but are we selling houses or homes? I know I would pay more for somewhere that vibrated 'I am a loved home'.... like these simple but beautiful ones.