subject: Making The Curio Cabinet Part Of Any Room [print this page] Today we break from cabinet styles and stylists to discuss some creative cabinet ideas. The curio cabinet has a storied history in the American and European design cannons. Here are some fresh ideas on an old favorite that will have you looking for a place in your home for a brand new curio cabinet.
For the sake of syntax, the use of the term "curio cabinet in this discussion will be used to describe any type of free-standing display cabinet with at least one or more glass sides. The traditional curio cabinet was a piece that was most at home in a kitchen to display fine china or other fine pieces. Typically ornate with lots of glass, the curio cabinet has varied in size through the years. Here are some ways you can incorporate a curio cabinet in your kitchen or bathroom without interrupting the current theme or design or the space.
The Curio Cabinet: Kitchens and Bathrooms
Think Lightly. For curio cabinets with a good portion of wood, stick to a lighter shade for exceptional blending in these soft-shaded rooms.
* Nice for Spice. Instead of using your curio cabinet to store items you usually don't use daily, think spices or measuring tools for this space.
* Boxed Dcor. Use your curio cabinet to display decorative objects that parallel and fuse whatever theme you have going.
The curio cabinet eventually managed to work its way into other rooms of the home for a variety of purposes. You can follow suit in several creative ways that will give your bedroom or foyer an added dimension.
The Curio Cabinet: Bedrooms and In-betweens
* The Bedroom. A curio cabinet in the bedroom is the perfect spot for old photographs, flower arrangements, or collectibles.
* Those In-betweens. In the foyer, hallway, or breakfast room, a curio cabinet will give you an opportunity to show off your more valuable items.
Scour those estate sales and antique markets for a curio cabinet that you can bring home for your very own.
