Curio Cabinets: They’re Not Just for Grandma Anymore!
Posted by Marylou Biederman in Furniture
Most of us have very fond memories of our childhoods and of going to grandma’s house for a visit for both holidays and other times. There are also recollections of unforgettable family dinners and Grandma preparing the best meals around town. Nonetheless, one of the most memorable of all things at Grandma’s is no other than the precious curio cabinets. These curio cabinets had a magical that was all their own and contained items that were not only antique but also exotic. The contents of these curio cabinets also were untouchable and this was something that made them seem to be very fascinating in addition.
We are now adults and have spouses and children of our very own. It may also be very possible that we will have some of Grandma’s precious items from her old curio cabinet furniture too. They may be sitting either on the fireplace mantle or in a bookshelf in a bedroom. What is also great about now is along with some of Grandma’s mementos we now have ones that belong to our family along with them. Our treasures as well as Grandma’s are things that still do need to be protected from the untrained hands of youngsters. Who are just as curious about them as we once were long ago? When we look back on the elegance and practical side that went along with Grandma’s old curio cabinet, we tend to wonder if such things still exist as they did in the past. Do these things end with reruns belonging to “Leave It to Beaver”?
The answer is a resounding no! Curio cabinets have come an awful long way from the 1950s to now. Modern curio cabinets can offer the person so much diversity as they come available in different styles, colors and materials. You can get almost any kind of curio cabinet from heavy wooden frames that are defined as classic right down to steel towers that are quite modern in detail. These steel towers are made from chrome and glass. They even come complete with special features such as interior lights that are used to spotlight your dearest treasures. Another special feature is a sturdy lock that prevents anyone from getting the idea to try to touch your keepsakes themselves. It does not matter if your taste does go from traditional to ultra-modern. There is a curio cabinet out there. That will meet both your budget and to fit the type of decor that you like most. Therefore, it as an awesome investment to make, as your children and grandchildren will definitely be making memories of their own eventually as they grow and become adults with time.
Apart from their physical presence, a curio cabinet’s size is something that must also be taken into careful consideration before purchasing. A good curio cabinet is one that appears to look full but is not overly stuffed. If you would like to figure out just what size curio cabinet, you may need. You can start by taking everything for potential display and put it on an empty table. Lay out all the items in the order that you would like them to appear inside the curio. You then should measure the width of each row. It is from the number of rows. That you do count all the shelves you will need. There should be some extra space put aside if you would like to add more items to your collection later on. It is always advisable to have a curio cabinet that is a little bigger than smaller on the average.
Once you have these calculations done for yourself. You can then go shopping around for the perfect curio cabinet that will hold all of your most magical of items that you value the most. These items will surely be things that will enhance your grandchildren’s imaginations for a long time to come.
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