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Pretty is always a worthwhile "feature" to add. You'll like it every time you use the cart.
PS regarding unhooking and storing cables - I appreciate the comments about things sticking out and vulnerable to getting run into. I store as many cables as possible on the hangers. But the MIG cable, with the internal wire feed, is too much of a bother to keep disconnecting and re-connecting. Somewhat the same with the MIG ground (connected inside the welder case). So I keep both coiled in the cubbyhole below the tabletop.
Very true, it isn't convenient to remove all the cables. When I designed my last cart, I made sure that the welder sat back far enough to protect the leads that I could not or should I say, would not be removing. Depending on what unit you have and what else you will be putting on top of the cabinet, you may be able to change the orientation of the welder to protect them. Sometimes you can you the cable hangers themselves to add that bump cushion.
I like the looks of the HF chest that @Chips O'Toole used and you cannot beat the price, in fact I was thinking about buying two of them one for the future welder stand and the other to house only my lathe, mill and precision measuring gear. I don't have my welders any more and when I replace them, I think I am going to go with either the Vulcan OmniPro 220 multi welder or the Everlast equivalent. They are doing amazing things with welders these days. I have no plans on doing heavy duty welding any more, so the need for a high duty cycle welder is required. For the price you can't beat them and they both have good reviews from what I have seen and read.