Are nearfield speakers homeworthy for personal use

I think you can use any kind of speaker anywhere you want if it sounds good to you. It does pay to listen to them first if you can.

I've head these speakers (in a studio). They're great, as long as you like the sound and can hang with the looks, they'll work anywhere...

If you're looking for a pair of active monitors with good looks, then take a look at the Focal Twin 6. I used them in my living room and they sounded great. I'm using them in my studio now. They cost less than half what the Barefoots cost. Lots of discussion on both of these brands over on the Gearslutz website.