block shape

How about a wireframe reticle of the block shape in build mode? Placing cubes is simple enough, but if I try to place a non-cubic shape, even something as simple as a wedge, of a dark color (like black), then the faded ghost that I see when trying to place it is so dim that I often cannot tell...

The decorative console is a nice shape. What I would like to be able to do is if I want to place something like a Transport Controller to have the option to place it as either a block or a console shaped equivalent. That way I could make a star trekish transporter room with an actual console...