My wife weighed in…she wants piano white tower/bookshelf

Fyne Audio F703 Gloss White fabulous in white.

PS Audio Aspen series

How about active speakers that look futuristic, play well, and can adapt to the room (i.e. dsp). These are the Cabasse pearl (I think). I heard them at a friend's house & at shows - they are very pleasant.

If its not going to be a primary "listening room" and only a "gathering room" - then - Assumes aesthetics primary + sound quality (in order of priority):

1.  Cabasse Rialto or Pearl - depending upon your design.

     "All in one system" no wires or equipment + great sound - reasonable price        - light & easy to move & position - beautiful!

      https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cabasse+rialto+demo

If sound is more important than aesthetics:

2.  Magnepan LRS+ 

    "Amazing sound" with right set up & room - but - wires & equipment -                 light & easy to move / position - reasonable price.  

     https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=magnepan+lrs%2B+demos

3.  Qualio IQ Ultra

     "Amazing sound" with right set up & room - but - wires & equipment -                 heavy, difficult to move / position...

     https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=magnepan+lrs%2B+demos

Definitely like these 2 picks for you. Either would look and sound Fantastic.  Borresen X-3's OR PS Audio Aspen series......The X-3's are the Best value out there currently.