Augustmoonmum,
It's a great thing to plan your space. The more homely it can be made and the more of a "stamp" you put on it the more comfortable you will feel...

As Lucy says music is a biggy for me... I love music during labour and music that I played throughout pregnancy is great...

Scent: Most hospys will provide electric oil burners. See an aromatherapist and get a mix made up for labour. Use it for massage in labour too and in the weeks leading up to the labour. The smell will take you back to the memories of using the oils before labour day - this helps with relaxation.

Someoen said photos or pictures. I have a beautiful lotus flower poster... I love it and it reminds me of how my body is opening up... I have seen others take photos of mothers , sisters, babies, children, wedding photos... Whatever feels right for you...

The birthing centre where I had 2 of my kids didn't allow candles but I had a lamp on and the rest of the room was in darkness - this was important to me. The hospy I had my last baby in allows candles so I chose two that I thought were beautiful... That was the only light during the labour... (I like it dark!)... Kelly's suggestion of the lamps sound absolutely fabulous...

Take your own pillow from home and maybe a blanket/doona/rug to make it more homey... Just remember it may get a bit grubby - but there is always napisan!

I hope you birth is all you plan it to be...