Castlery's approach here feels honest: engineered wood with acacia veneer keeps the price accessible, while solid wood accents prevent it from reading as purely utilitarian. The light wire brush and white wash finishes have a subtle, lived-in quality that softens the clean lines rather than making them feel cold. This works beautifully in mid-sized living rooms (around 3.5–4m) where you need real storage but don't want visual bulk. Pair it with low-slung seating to emphasize the horizontal plane. Fair warning: white wash requires occasional dusting to keep that matte finish looking intentional.