My best friend in college had this box freshman year he used as a bedside table, I roasted him for it but he semi-jokingly insisted it was perfect. The thing is, the room was tight on space and the box was actually the perfect size and shape AND it was free and already in the spot… so he sort of had a point. It truly is a mindset.
Similarly, my ex made me stop using this sheet as window drapes and replace it with real curtains, which look about the same and work 70% as well. (I swear I have a nice bedroom btw)