Your china might have been handed down through several generations. Or perhaps you're just starting out and your china is new. Why not protect and exhibit your treasured UK family heirlooms in a display china cabinet? In this article, we'll present some information to how to display china in a cabinet.
Tip #1
Glass Shelf Hardware
First and foremost, make sure that your home display cabinet will show off your china in the best possible way. This means using the right lighting and having a bright white or mirrored back wall in the furniture display cabinet. An alternative to a mirrored back wall on a room display cabinet would be to use smaller mirrors placed strategically on the shelves behind your pieces. If your china cabinet is not lighted, investigate what's available from your local home center.
Tip #2
Have a plan and don't overcrowd the display. It may sound unusual, but displaying items in odd numbers (3, 5, 7, etc) on shelves makes for a more attractive display. For example, you might want to place 2 large items like a soup tureen with lid and serving platter alone on a shelf. Be sure to leave plenty of space around all items on the shelves on most china display cabinets.
Tip #3
Be sure the display cabinet is balanced. A good strategy is to place the largest item on the center of a shelf and then group smaller items to either side. For example, if you put a large platter in the center of a shelf, place dinner plates next to it. Then place smaller salad plates next to the dinner plates. This gives your display an attractive and balanced look.
Tip #4
Think about the room's style when deciding how to best display china in a cabinet. If your china is antique Victorian and your room décor is modern, add a few strategic and low-key Victorian elements to help the styles blend together in an eclectic way.
With just a little thought and planning, an attractive display china cabinet is easy for most UK
homeowners to accomplish.