Speaker with Modern Design

@resveratrol3 Are you a bot? 

Anyways:

- Triangle BR03

- Focal Theva

- Axiom M3

- Polk R200 (white)

- Dynaudio Evoke 10

KEF

Focal

Monitor Audio

Great sound + powernode = bot

Dang! I almost bought the powernode. This unit has everything you need. The reviews are only positive until you stumble upon a non audiophile channel on YouTube (Mr Chibs?) stating that the KEF LS50 sound boring with the powernode. Are there any subjective thoughts online which don’t ressemble a sales pitch?

There are surprisingly plenty of options.

Elipson Planet L

Amphion Argon 0

Eclipse TD508MK3

Scandyna Minipods

Any others? I loved the Scanyna Minipods suggestion and have searched for days to purchase it. Impossible to find it in the USA though..

At Axpona I heard the Q Acoustics 5040 speakers just wonderful sound and looks IMO. I believe they come in white as well

These Paradigms are available in black or white and within your budget, and especially if you leave the grills off they look pretty cool with their funky-tech midwoof drivers.  Best of luck. 
https://www.paradigm.com/en/passive/premier-200b

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb5iab-cardas-clear-1-5m-xlr-interconnects-mint-customer-trade-in-interconnects

"Sleek and modern" can be approached many ways. My benchmark for sleek and modern has pretty much always been Bang & Olufsen. Many frequenting this forum disparage the brand, but it usually has nothing to do with their styling or build quality, but value-for-money and their design and integration of their products. As you probably know, they are expensive, but they look great. They are also the kind of brand that integrates their products. Their speakers are usually active and wireless, so the amplifier choice is made for you. Most buyers of their speakers are using their whole system, sources and all. I am sure you could just use their speakers with a sub and choose your own components.

If you want box monitors, there are lots to choose from many brands. A decent place to start might be the Q Acoustics Concept 300 with the white/oak finish and the Tensegrity stands. I have a pair of Amphion Argon 3S in Full White on matte black metal stands. The colorway is "modern" and the finish free of distracting ornament. In a lighter room, they don't appear large and their performance is excellent (with a sub.) The cost is above your stated budget. One option that is not, however, is the Q Acoustics M20 active, which IMHO is an example of remarkable design and engineering on a budget. It is available in white with a grey grille. It really is an excellent example of the positive directions that company is capable of moving. In fact, before you buy, you really should hear a pair just to have a basis for comparison.

If you are looking for very modern, look at the Eclipse TD510TZ Mk2. You’ll need a sub.

Not impossible to find.  However, mine are fire engine RED!  OBM.

But really, no bass to speak of.  Need a sub or really near-field listening.

 Are you considering parting with them? I might be OK with red

Sure.  We'll need go through proper channels.  Look at my feedback so you feel comfortable.