I love my Berninas and think they're beautiful. But then, I think my Vitamix is a beautiful machine too . . .but I don't think I'd want either on display in the sitting room. My machines are for me to use. I wouldn't be opposed to having a beautiful antique machine on display in my living room . . .but I wouldn't trade all the bells and whistles on my Bernina for a stripped down straight and zig zag machine, no matter how pretty she was.