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Choosing a China Cabinet

By: MoreChinaCabinets.com

China cabinets are an extension of who you are and what you've done, displayed for everyone to see. That statement may seem a little extreme, but a china cabinet should reflect your inner self and your experiences. Therefore, choosing the right china cabinet can be a tough endeavor.

Beyond finding a home for your family heirlooms, china cabinets allow you to put your contemporary treasures on display. One type of china cabinet that is perfect for displaying purposes is a curio cabinet. A type of cabinet designed to display your most valuable possessions, curio cabinets can house trophies, collectibles, travel souvenirs, china and silver, or whatever is most precious to you. Many china cabinets come with mirrored backs that show off your treasures even more. You can also find china cabinets with built in lights for the same purposes.

China Cabinets are not a thing of the past. The china items you own may be something your great-great-grandmother passed down to you, but they are definitely not something to hide away in the back of a closet. You probably don't use antique china for everyday dining, and most likely are a little bit wary of people handling it - especially if you have small children whose little paws, as we all know, can do a lot of damage. China cabinets are the perfect way to protect your treasures from dust, dirt, and of course clumsy fingers, while still allowing them to be accessible and displayable. Many china cabinets also come with a locking feature, adding even more of a security measure.

If you are looking for a cabinet to house your china, an antique china cabinet may be the way to go, instead of something more contemporary. The design of antique china cabinets is reminiscent of eighteenth and nineteenth century models, when china cabinets were just as important in a home as a couch is in our houses today. The detail of an antique china cabinet is exquisite. Many have hand crafted features, brass hardware, elegant cornice molding, quality dovetail joints and carved solid woods, select veneers, and graceful finishes. Darker woods, such as oak, mahogany, walnut, and cherry are also more common in the construction of antique china cabinets.

Contemporary china cabinets still respect the traditional style but might better suit your home décor. Constructed mostly of lighter woods and finished in colors like espresso, white, beige and black, and even some built in brass, contemporary china cabinets can easily be matched with other modern furniture. Made with straighter lines and most often more simple designs with plenty of glass, contemporary china cabinets will suit a modern home, and won't be the only thing in the room that sticks out.

Shapes and dimensions always come into play when it comes to making the most of your space and the overall feel of your décor. Corner china cabinets and corner curio cabinets are a perfect choice for opening up a space, because, as their name suggests, they can fit neatly into a corner. Also, china cabinets can come with closed storage to keep your living space tidy, and to house the valuables that you want to keep safe, but don't necessarily want to put on display. Some multi-purpose china cabinets come with built in wine racks. Most china cabinets have adjustable shelving options. Find out what is important to you, what you want to show off to your guests and what you want to keep safe. Find out what style you want to accentuate your décor and where it will fit in the room. Once you have answered these important questions, you will have a better idea of what type of china cabinet will suit your needs.
Aimee Taylor

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