This piece really elevates our grey/silver monochromatic living room to the next level. Its so modern. So sleek, and so gorgeous. I was worried about how the black top and bottom would look, and they are PERFECT with the silver sides. They do show dust easily, but a wipe down every few days does the trick. I put a white lacquer tray on top of mine (from the container store) with some white orchids, a few books, and a candle, and it looks just amazing.