Expectations are not precisely what he's about. Besides, his criteria on living conditions are a bit special. It's unlikely he'd be aware of 'tasteful decorations' without some form of field guide to them. "I haven't actually seen a plate in its natural habitat in ages. Actually, I spend a lot of my time in a cave, when I can find it." The less said about his standard of living, the better, really. Maybe, given time, he'll miss it.