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Display Cases and Your Collections

Fine Furniture Design’s Cachet Collection: The Wall Etagere

If you’re still thinking that bookcases are merely for books, then you belong to a bygone era. People nowadays know that there are more uses for bookcases or display cases but, mostly, they are there for style statement and to showcase collections and pieces of artwork.

Pay one museum a visit and you’d know the importance of display cases. Glass cabinets are also quite common in many retail stores since they are the best furnishing to showcase what needs to be sold. Also, glass display cases often evoke sophistication and class. No wonder all the diamond engagement rings are displayed in beautiful glass cases.

But where would you begin when you’re about to shop for a display case? There are some things that you need to assess when buying a sturdy and stylish display case.

Display Case Size

You need to measure the space where you are going to display your collections. Assess your needs by knowing what sort of collections will be displayed into this storage unit. Measuring will narrow down the display case size so you can now focus on your style choices.

Don’t forget to measure the shelf space if you intend to buy a display case with a fixed shelving. Always factor in the head room to your measurements.

Also, it wouldn’t hurt if you double check the dimensions. Display cases vary greatly when it comes to sizes so it is best to carefully measure the ones that will fit your room. Consider also if there’s a window, you should measure the space between the wall and the window.

Always take the measurements with you as you go shopping. Check these numbers against the dimensions of the display cases. The key is to make sure that the display case is aptly-sized so that it won’t jut out far from the wall which could impede foot traffic.

Consider also if there are doors on your display case choices. These doors may keep your collections safe from dust but they tend to open out. This means that you have to measure the amount of space that these doors eat up whenever they are opened.

You could opt for sliding glass doors if you have limited space.

Display Case Materials

A display case will be able to serve its purpose no matter what kind of collections you will put in it. You have to consider, however, that there are materials that will last longer than others. There are also materials that are more difficult to move around.

Solid hardwoods such as walnut, maple and oak, as well as metals, are a great way to go since they are known to last for many years. However, you have to consider that you may not be able to move your display case about because of the weight of such materials. Since this is so, you might want to decide on a final placement for your showcase.

Don’t be tempted into buying display cases made with cheap materials. Layers of thin boards are commonly used in making bookcases – and they may be cheap – but these won’t last. Remember that sturdier materials don’t just last long, they also tend to look a lot more stylish than the dirt-cheap ones.

Finish or Style

Keep in mind that what looks great in one home might not suit another. So before you make your final decision with regard to the style and finish, be sure to consider all of your options. There are bold-colored display cases if you really want them. If you favor the more traditional look then you should search for the best rustic style display cases.

 

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