I have a history where I take my audio system to events where the Public attends and a listening space for my audio system can easily seat 15-ish visitors to a room and approx' 8-ish visitors standing. For simplicity 20 Visitors in a room at any one time.
My Space used at an event where up to 500 paying guests have attended has been continuously full, and with visitors much increased to the 20 suggested.
My audio system is mostly a custom-designed and commission-built system. Aesthetics are the lower end of the priorities; volume for the design to build the circuitry in is the priority. Powder Coated Painted finishes suffice for me.
Aesthetics do not hold any attendee to a Space that my audio system is exhibited in. Sound produced and the want of a visitor to hear other sounds being produced is what holds them. A selection of visitors who are unknown before the event are noted for taking up residency in the Space for the duration of the event.
As I have not got a system with an aesthetic that may be deemed desirable, I can't comment on how 'pleasing to the eye' may have influenced the holding power of visitors to the Space.;

