I chose to use a black background to showcase this sideboard because it really is gorgeous. It looks like it could be a piece that was handed down. It has decent storage space and the hardware is a very pretty gold color. While this is not an heirloom piece - mdf board, it does look like one! Solid buy for someone looking for classical pieces to add to your home without the cost. My home is more of a white/grey scheme and I believe I would purchase this for myself perhaps in a black variation.