My neglected china cabinet has been looking sad and it’s no wonder, I haven’t updated the shelves in at least ten years, maybe longer. Which is shocking, I know. How can I call myself a blogger and overlook a grand opportunity like this one. Today I’m sharing how to style a china cabinet or at least how to organize one.
For more organizing ideas on dishes see my post Organizing A Kitchen.
I wasn’t planning on turning this into a blog post and didn’t think about taking photos until the china cabinet was half empty.
You could say, I have a love-hate relationship with my china cabinet. It’s a bit out dated, but I thought just maybe, I could give it a new life by changing up the display.
My solution was to load up the shelves with my grandmother’s china. After arranging and rearranging, I have these tips to offer…
Styling A China Cabinet
- Group place settings on multiple shelves
- Stack cups and saucers into little towers
- Add interesting shapes with other accessories
- Mix patterns
- Stack extra plates artistically for storage
My original use for the china cabinet was for display only with a few pieces of china, cut crystal, silver trays and ginger jars. What it was lacking was a sense of purpose, and once the shelves were loaded, I realized this china cabinet was designed for storage.
My grandmother had two sets of Limoges china that look so when pretty mixed together. One is a little more feminine than the other but the colors and flowers are very much alike.
Each place setting has a dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate and a cup and saucer. Grouping the place settings gives the shelves a sense of order. Now the overall look is organized without it being over crowded.
Since I’m not sure how much weight the glass shelves can hold, the bulk of the china is stacked across the bottom shelf. It’s my favorite part of the display because it looks like the country French style of stacking plates. Très chic!
If I had a hutch instead of a china cabinet, I would stack more on the upper shelves without worrying about the weight.
The look of stacked cups and saucers is a fun touch. I tried to go three high but they seemed too unstable. Two are good.
I left a few spots empty where I can add seasonal touches. I’m thinking mini pumpkins or glass ornaments might be a pretty addition for the holidays. More to come.
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Styling and organizing the china cabinet felt really good and I think it looks so much better now. Let me know what you think. I’m all ears for suggestions!
Cheers!
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