Cabinet showcase, purpose, pros and cons, as well as filling options

For storage and demonstration of things, a showcase cabinet is used, the design, content, appearance and functions of which can be completely different. Show-windows are widely used in museums, at exhibitions, are in demand in beauty salons, offices, trading floors, shops. This piece of furniture can be selected for a residential area - kitchen, living room, hall, children's room, bathroom, office.

Purpose and features

A showcase is furniture with a long and interesting history; its direct ancestor is a sideboard with glass or curtains in the doors. During the Middle Ages, he was in the homes of only wealthy and wealthy people. Later, wealthy landlords or merchants decorated their homes with them. The best dishes, silver utensils, expensive utensils, family porcelain, and finest crystal were put into the buffet. Today, anyone can afford a beautiful functional cabinet with a display case. These can be various options:

shop - such cabinets belong to the category of commercial equipment, they are convenient, stable, roomy. Depending on the purpose, they can be horizontal or vertical, open or closed, hinged or floor, island or wall. The facade of the display case is completely covered by glass, and the background is usually white. High-quality and competent window dressing is the key to a successful and promising business;
freezer with a showcase. A freezer model is equipment that is more often used in trade than in everyday life. The freezer is used for display and storage of goods - various drinks, food. Freezers can be combined, that is, consist of several compartments with glass for various product groups. The white freezer is used successfully at home - in the kitchen or warehouse;
as part of the interior - a diverse design allows this product to fit into any interior. A cabinet with a stained-glass window and lighting will decorate the living room, a wall-mounted model with your favorite collections will successfully complement the interior of a bedroom or a nursery. Cabinets with family dishes or vintage alcohol are ideal for kitchens or studios. A glass rack with books, souvenirs or antiques can be put in a spacious hall or office, and the stained-glass windows will only add originality to the product;
efficient storage system. The doors in the cabinets are clearly visible, so all valuable objects and memorabilia are on display. An additional advantage is that inside the window, when viewed well, everything remains clean, inaccessible to children;
for zoning space. The area of the room determines the location of the cabinet, its size. In a free studio kitchen, a display cabinet can perform the function of dividing the room, that is, it can be a kind of partition between the kitchen - living room areas. To save space in small-sized rooms will help miniature corner showcases. And for small bedrooms or children's rooms, hinged or modular slides or headsets will be the best solution.

The showcase is a versatile piece of furniture with a wide selection of shapes, colors, designs. Plates, wine glasses, dinner sets, vases, figurines, rarities, photographs can be placed in the display case behind transparent or stained glass. At the same time, it serves as a real decoration of the interior of any room.

Kinds

To create a cozy and harmonious design, experts recommend maintaining a uniform style in everything. Therefore, all pieces of furniture should overlap and combine with each other. A showcase in the Provence style will become an integral part of the rustic interior, which is characterized by a wooden base, naturalness, simplicity. There is furniture designed specifically for the minimalist style, it can be made of metal and glass, it should have a minimum of decor.

Art Nouveau showcase is the harmony of classics and modernity. It may well be unusual, bright, made from the best materials, with exquisite decor. Among the variety, the following models can be distinguished as an option:

transparent showcases - they store rare collections, expensive alcohol, exclusive dishes, and handicrafts. The facade of such cabinets is made completely glass so that it is clearly visible. And the mirrors in the background will help the window to become more voluminous and deeper. Respectable appearance is the key to the success of the whole room;
a showcase slide is usually a whole complex of different cabinets, some of which are made in the form of showcases. Such headsets are located in living rooms. Lamps and a TV are conveniently located on the stands, and books, travel trinkets, souvenirs dear to the heart, and cute figurines take their place on the shelves behind glass. Headset modules are easy to move without cluttering up the space;
the similarity of the buffet - the originality of its design is considered an important advantage of a showcase for a living room. For this, different materials are used for manufacturing and decorating the cabinet - solid wood, wood boards, metal, plastic, stained or carved glass, drawings, mirrors, white inserts, photo printing, sandblasting technology. And spectacular fittings will make the cabinet look flawless;
as a sideboard - a practical solution for a modern interior. In the lower part, it can have several closed shelves or drawers, and the top is provided with glass. Its difference is multifunctionality. He himself is an interesting interior accent, attracts attention. At the same time, there is enough space for storage in it;
corner showcase - such a cabinet will allow you to use even the smallest floor space with maximum rationality. Due to the angular placement, even narrow cabinets are stable, have a capacious depth. This is a non-standard and profitable solution for small-sized apartments;
hanging display cases - they can be narrow or wide, short or high, depending on the location and purpose of use. A wall cabinet with a glass facade is useful in the kitchen for a small family. Several add-on modules in the study, bedroom or nursery can be filled with an interesting collection, books, dolls or toys;
wine showcase - this furniture accessory is designed for storing alcohol. Inside the wine cabinet, a certain temperature is maintained, suitable for aged or collection wine.

The most popular are combined modifications of display cabinets, where part of the cabinet can be closed by making blind facades, opaque doors or drawers.

The size and depth of the cabinet determine the dimensions and geometry of the room, as well as the number of items intended for storage. Standard models manufactured in furniture factories are equipped with one, two or three doors. Showcases made according to an individual sketch are equipped with sashes in accordance with the personal needs of the client.

Buffet

Wine

Slide

Suspension

Transparent

Sideboard

Angular

Materials of manufacture

Style and content dictate the choice of material for the manufacture of cabinets. Particleboard, chipboard or MDF are especially popular for mass furniture production. They have a wide selection of finishes - carving, lamination, dyeing, embossing, printing or photo printing, practical and wear-resistant during operation. More rarely, solid wood is used to make shop windows. It can be pine, oak, birch, beech or valuable tree species for the Renaissance, Empire, Baroque styles.

Inlaid with stones or rhinestones gives special luxury and chic to facades. Antiquity is felt in patina, metal finish. And the mirror inside the cabinet creates the illusion of continuation, giving the furniture lightness and airiness.

Inserts for the facades of cabinets must be transparent; for this, glass, plastic, acrylic, mirrors, and various types of stained glass are used. Sandblasting can be applied at the request of the customer - from the outside or inside. Glass for shelves or facades is better to choose tempered and durable, so that it withstands the load, does not burst under pressure.

Filling

The image of a classic living room is impossible to imagine without a solid and beautiful display case. The most expensive and chic ones are handmade products from solid oak with carved decorations, forged parts, presentable fittings. The standard modifications made at the furniture factory perfectly fulfill their function. Numerous photos show that their range is diverse in appearance, size, style, design.

Filling and use may vary:

in the narrow narrow windows display items of expensive dishes, antique antiques, rare books;
a white showcase pencil case will be an excellent solution for the bathroom, here you can store cosmetics, personal care products;
several display cases can become a home library, in addition, books on closed shelves will be protected from dust and the sun;
in the cabinet a narrow showcase the rack will become a repository for business papers and documentation, it can be a neutral white color;
in the living room or in the kitchen you will need a showcase buffet where you can conveniently place dishes, dinner sets, crystal;
a showcase is a repository of the family archive, history, values, personal belongings of the household;
in the spacious hall of a large house you can not do without a white display case for Bohemian glass, the finest porcelain, silver utensils and appliances, precious serving elements, elite crystal;
interesting and unusual look are stained-glass windows, filled with glasses and glasses, which can be combined in color or style. Sparkling glass will emphasize the grace and grace of the entire structure;
a showcase is simply necessary for the dining room, this is where utensils, cutlery, white porcelain, beautiful dishes for gala dinners or celebrations will be stored;
The showcase is an integral part of the office, made in the English style. It can accommodate "antique" candlesticks, bronze watches, books, photographs in frames, other useful and historical gizmos;
sliding wardrobes with stained-glass windows can occupy part of a spacious hallway, it will successfully include hats, umbrellas, ties, neckerchiefs;
the showcase can be built-in if it is a continuation of the kitchen set.

How to choose

The basis for determining the dimensions of the cabinet display cabinet is the geometry and area of the room. In apartments with a standard layout, it can be a height of one and a half to two meters with one or two doors. In a spacious room, a two-meter showcase with three or more leaves can easily be located. The lower part of the cabinet can be closed using it as a convenient chest of drawers. Let the upper part remain open - for collections, festive dishes and crystal.

In modern or classic cabinets, LED backlighting does not hurt. Then even a narrow display window looks spacious and deep. And voluminous furniture looks more airy and weightless.

An important rule of choice is matching styles. The design of the space should be sustained in the same style, otherwise the situation will look ridiculous. Here, a large role is assigned to fittings. The classic style is dictated by large handles - gilded or bronze; neat and elegant fittings are suitable for the retro style. For the hi-tech style, you can use the push-open mechanism, completely dispensing with handles. A comfortable use of the windows will provide quality closers and hinges.

Practical recommendations for choosing:

quality is above all, so the selected display case should be strong, strong, reliable;
The color, style and design of the cabinet should be in harmony with the environment. The stained glass version is best used in classic or retro interiors;
to bring light into the dark and shaded places of a house or apartment will allow a white cabinet showcase or other light shades of wood. White is combined with many colors, focuses on itself;
a spacious room with a high ceiling is better to decorate with a showcase of noble dark shades;
soft interior lighting will add airiness to the cabinet, emphasize the beauty of the contents;
the larger the glass structure, the easier the cabinet looks. A durable glass can be a worthy alternative to wooden shelves;
an important nuance is the adjustable legs at the window, so that the furniture stably and safely stands in its place.

A status and unique cabinet showcase is a place for things worthy of general attention. It can take a corner or stand between windows, sit in the center of a room or a niche, be straight, multifaceted or rounded. Updated, he returned from the past, found a new life.