A collection can be anything from ordinary
found objects from nature to Flea Market finds, to genuine
antiques. The flair with which you display your treasures
is what makes them an elegant yet personal part of your
home decor.
An expensive crystal bowl looks great in
the china cabinet but takes on a life of its own when displayed
on a shelf. Your mother's favorite turkey platter becomes
a family heirloom when displayed on your kitchen counter
or on your dinning room wall. Grandma's china or Limited
Edition Collectible Plate becomes an awesome reminder of
the importance of family when displayed proudly at family
functions.
If you place large objects in a stage-type
setting they become a focal point for your room. A stand,
a hanger, a frame, or a glass display case can set your
precious collectible off to it's best advantage and keep
it safe at the same time.
Display toys in a children's room just like
collectibles. Put shelves on a wall at a level the child
can reach, and group toy cars, dolls or a variety of toys
on them. They're easily accessible, and when you ask your
kids to put their toys away, it's not a big chore. More
breakable precious objects such as collectible plates or
Limited Edition Figurines can be placed on a high shelf
or hung on the walls, out of the child's reach.
Clear plastic doll cases protect dolls,
used for display only, from dust while still allowing them
to be viewed from every angle. Favorite hero figurines can
be stored under glass domes on shelves, so that a light
feather duster can be used to keep them clean. Souvenir
baseballs and other sports memorabilia can be displayed
in glass cases to show their importance and protect them
from being handled.
Children are natural collectors, they collect
shells, that can be displayed in glass vases or jars, they
collect baseball cards that can be displayed in a frame,
they collect jewelry that can be displayed on small ornament
trees or stands, they collect coins that can be displayed
in a frame on the wall. No matter what they collect, you
can find a creative way to display their collectibles as
decor in their room.
When your collections are proudly displayed,
visitors will want to know how you came to collect them
and why they are important to you, so make sure they are
set off prominently to show their importance.
No matter how you display your treasures,
they tell a story about you. |
