How Do You Decorate A China Cabinet With Dishes?
Have you decorated your china cabinet? You may have a lovely piece of furniture sitting in your dining room that is just not living up to its full potential. Or maybe you’ve got an average piece of furniture that you want to bump up a notch. This often overlooked piece of furniture is more than just a storage cabinet. It is a showcase for your favorite pieces of china. With a little thoughtful planning you can make your china cabinet the focal point of your dining room. Take inventory of all of your dishes and ceramic and glass pieces. Place your favorites on the dining table for further consideration. Group the dishes according to color and style on the table. Decide which group to put on the bottom shelf. Generally the darkest colors and heaviest items should go on the bottom shelf. Put taller pieces on the back of the shelf. Stand platters and large plates on end along the back wall. Put pieces that are the lightest in color and weight on the top shelf. Generally, the more delicate
