I go back and forth on this one. On one hand, it does not really add anything and for a long time I did not really use it. There isn't much point without an appearance system (or a more crucial one). ...
I feel exactly as you pretty much. Really makes it feel like home. I love the look and feel of it and I'm learning the art of making it myself in build mode. Every home is cluttered now. I use to feel I was living in empty square boxes lol
BUT I hate having tons of non functional items all around. What am I going to do with it?!!!! All these little tooth brushes, perfumes, soaps, bowls of fruits or whatever it is, why can't sims pick it up and use it? ?