How to choose a right China Cabinet to showcase your collectibles
China cabinets, or as some people call them, curio cabinets, are a focal point in any stylish home. They are perfect to showcase your collection of Chinese breakables and other valuables safely. Finding the right cabinet for your home might seem a confusing task. What you need to keep in mind when shopping for one is what you will be using the cabinet for. Secondly, you should be clear on how much of space is needed in the cabinet, and thirdly, the decor of the room where you will be placing the cabinet.
China cabinets are available in different types of shapes and sizes, and once you know what you would be needing, purchasing one according to your taste is a simple task.
China Cabinets Styles
Style is essential for something that would gather attention in your home. You can either choose a cabinet that would blend in seamlessly with the existing decor of your room, or you can take a cabinet of your own personal choice and style your room’s decor around it.
Choose the right color and finish that would not stand out like a sore thumb. If you are going for a romantic feel, then a dark espresso finish would be ideal. Cabinets made of teak wood are commonly used to gather a mid-century modern style, while blonde wood offers a versatile and classic look.
Some contemporary styled rooms make use of a stainless steel or black cabinet to complement the decor. You can even go for distressed finishes that give an English countryside ambiance.
Cabinet size and space
Often when we buy a piece of furniture, it doesn’t fit into the perfect space. To avoid such difficulties, first measure the space where you would be keeping the cabinets. Keeping those spatial aesthetics in mind, purchase a cabinet that is about 6-12 inches smaller than the dimensions of the space in each direction. This would ensure your furniture would fit in snugly and look pleasing.
Cabinet Features
A beautiful china cabinet acts doubly as a furniture piece as well as a storage space for your prized collections. If you have doubts on what will go into the cabinet, get one with adjustable or collapsible shelves. These saves space and will let you consider your options on what you want to store and how you want it to go into the display.
Cabinets with a mirrored back will offer more depth and definition for your collectibles and will put emphasis on the items displayed, especially if the room is small. Setting up interior lighting inside your cabinets is also a good idea.
Cabinet lighting
Many china cabinets come with their own lighting, but in case there isn’t one, you can rig it up yourself. If there are pre-cut grooves, like plate grooves that are cut horizontally or vertically in the cabinets, then soft lighting can offer more beauty, and garner the attention of your guests.
