subject: The Use Of Wooden Elements Add Style And Elegance To The Home [print this page] Wooden cabinets can be used throughout the home to provide a stylish tone to the decor. Using custom made pine shelves and cabinets stained to coordinate with the other furniture in the home adds a look of elegance. Use of wooden mantle shelves, magazine racks and kitchen spice cabinets are just a few ways that wooden elements are used to tastefully decorate the home. These are some others.
Mantle Shelf
Mantle shelves can be custom designed to attach to a wall without visible mounting. This gives the piece a unique, floating look. They are suitable for displaying photo frames, keepsakes and artwork. These shelves can be mounted on the wall in any room that needs extra shelf space and more artistic expression.
Curio Cabinet
A curio cabinet serves as a safe place to put trinkets, figurines and knickknacks where they will not get knocked over. Some prefer to put fine crystal inside, especially if there is no room in other cabinets for it. These cabinets can be made with or without mirrors.
Wall Niche
A standard wall niche has a slight indentation into the wall to accent the items on the bottom shelf, just below the opening. Some models have a shelf about halfway down the length. These may feature a mirror for added depth. Wall niches are used to display keepsakes and other items, such as clocks, photo frames and small planters.
Medicine Chest
The bathroom is a place where personal items are often kept. For those with large families or frequent house guests, these items are preferred to be kept out of sight in a wooden medicine chest. Multiple shelves leave room for prescription and non-prescription medications, perfumes, soaps, salves, hair care products and first aid items.
Multi-Purpose Cabinets
Wooden cabinets can hold many different items by design. Some have a built-in waste basket, tissue holder or magazine rack. These can be recessed into the wall similar to a wall niche. This set-up is especially helpful for small rooms that do not have enough storage space, such as a bathroom or vanity area. Toilet paper holders can also be featured on a multi-purpose cabinet. This gives an extra look of organization to the room.
Bookcase
Wood bookcases give the ideal place for homeowners to keep their books, games, maps and literature. Bookcases are often found in the living room or den, but are also appropriate decoration for the dining room, bedroom or sunroom. The wood stain can likely be matched or coordinated with other furniture in the room.
