I had my M22s on top of a TV/fireplace mantle to allow the kids more floor space whenthey were babies, Now that my youngest is 4 I felt comfortable going to floorstanders and I don't regret it at all.

I second going for the Vassallo series. You should be able to find a very complementary shade. IIRC, Axiom will even stain them to your sample if you send them one.

Jason
M80 v2
VP160 v3
QS8 v2
PB13 Ultra
Denon 3808
Samsung 85" Q70