Showcases for the living room: varieties, choices, examples

Beautiful glassware on display in a glass case is an integral part of the classic interior. Those who prefer a modern style often refuse such furniture, and completely in vain. Models with an up-to-date design and lighting can decorate any living room. We will talk about the types of display cases for dishes and the nuances of choice in the article.

A glass showcase is a structure that is more or less composed of glass. Such items can often be found in stores. They are intended to showcase products to customers. Home versions are more sophisticated. They not only allow you to show guests beautiful dinner sets and glasses, but they are also an adornment of the interior.

Today, in this type of furniture, in addition to dishes, beautiful vases, bottles of expensive wine, souvenirs and other decor are displayed. Thanks to the glass, objects are pleasing to the eye, but at the same time remain protected from dust and accidental fall.

There are several characteristic features of shop windows.

• Transparent product doors make it easy to see the contents. Some models have glazing and side surfaces.
• The back wall of the structure is usually mirrored. This makes the product visually more voluminous and lightweight.
• Shelves of this piece of furniture are usually made of glass. Therefore, it is not recommended to use a display case to place heavy objects.

The design options and materials used are diverse. The forms of shop windows also vary. Consider the varieties of such structures in more detail.

This is the most popular option, suitable for any interior. The single-door model is a narrow pencil case with a glass front surface. Sometimes the side parts are also made transparent. Often, narrow models are bought in pairs. A wide cabinet can have two or even three doors. Such a model can accommodate a large number of objects. Usually it is placed separately as an independent element of the situation.

Such furniture is often used in vintage interiors. The upper part of the body is made of glass. The lower part is opaque. These can be doors hiding shelves or pull-out drawers. This allows you to store inside not only dishes, but also bulk products, lids and other small kitchen utensils.

A low display cabinet can be a great solution if you do not want to clutter up the space with a large cabinet. Such a chest of drawers can also combine both glass and closed compartments. On the stand you can put vases with flowers, photo frames and other decor. The space above the furniture remains free, which allows you to hang a picture, mirror or lamp on the wall.

A hanging model is another option to effectively design a small service, a collection of exclusive plates or luxurious crystal. Designs of this type are hung on the wall. You can place such a showcase anywhere, for example, above a chest of drawers. In addition to saving space, the advantage of this option is safety. Even with active games children or pets cannot break the glass.

Often, a showcase is part of a modular design (wall). In this case, it can be supplemented with shelves, closed cabinets and cabinets. Each element here performs its function, and a single design allows you to create a harmonious and stylish atmosphere in the room.

As already mentioned, shop windows are low and high, one-door and two-door. And also models can have different shapes, which allows each buyer to choose the option that suits his living room.

• Rectangular. This form can be called traditional. Such products are installed along the wall. They can be of any size.

• Corner This option is ideal in case of lack of space in the room. The design can occupy an empty corner, saving space. As a rule, these are narrow elegant products.

• Rounded. Models with smooth outlines look very attractive. Only the outer part of the product can be rounded. And there are also completely round options. The latter are transparent on all sides, can even be placed in the middle of the room. More often, such models are used in modern interiors.

• Fancy. The avant-garde interior can be decorated with a wave-shaped showcase, a model made in the shape of an egg or ancient Greek lyre. Undoubtedly, such furniture will become a highlight of the situation.

Any glass showcase has a frame. It can be an array of wood, particleboard, MDF, plastic. For hardware and some parts, metal can be used. Options differ not only in design, but also in cost.

Solid wood furniture is the most expensive option. The material is appreciated for its high strength, durability and solid appearance.

Particleboard is cheap material. However, veneering can give it a very attractive look. It is only necessary to take into account the presence of resins in the composition of the material, the pairs of which, although insignificant, are harmful to humans.

MDF is an average price option. It does not contain harmful substances, but inferior to the array in terms of characteristics.Both materials can be coated not only with veneer, but also with a matte or glossy film. Thanks to this, the furniture frame can have any color and texture.

White furniture always looks gorgeous. In combination with glass and mirrors, this design will look elegant and weightless. In this case, it is not necessary to choose a boiled-white shade. Color is multifaceted. Ivory, milky, pearl - there are many variations of luxurious whiteness.

If the white version seems impractical or too cold for you, you can choose another light tone, for example, beige. Such a neutral option will look perfect in any living room.

Warm brown tones are considered traditional. Usually they are found in classic interiors, but if you wish, you can fit such furniture into a modern living room. The dark brown tone of wenge is considered one of the most fashionable and spectacular. More often he is chosen to design a room in the Art Nouveau style.

Black color rarely used for window dressing. However, in some cases (for example, in a Gothic interior or in a minimalistic design), it can look very impressive. Due to the predominance of glass such furniture will not look gloomy, especially if you place it on a light background.

Earlier it was said that the showcase can be rounded or have clear even angles. It can be high or low, wide or narrow. In addition to size, shape and color, the appearance of the facades also affects the finish.

There are two main options for decorating products of this type.

Wooden models made in vintage style can be decorated with exquisite carvings. Such products are varnished or painted to protect furniture from external influences. An additional element of the decor can serve as a patina. Models with gilding look so solemn that they create an atmosphere of royal luxury in the room.

Showcases made of chipboard or MDF can be covered with a film that creates the effect of perfect smoothness of the surface. Gloss with pearlescent gloss and metallic coating look especially impressive. Typically, manufacturers use white, gray or black for lamination, but if desired, you can order a brighter option (for example, purple).

To showcase harmoniously looked in the interior of the living room, you need to take into account the style in which the room is decorated. Manufacturers offer different models of glass cabinets for dishes, so finding the right option is not difficult.

Classic models are distinguished by sophistication and grace. Most floor options have small curly legs. The furniture may be corner or ordinary, may have a different number of doors, but in any case it should be made of wood or imitation of it.

English classics are a more strict direction. Models made in this style have a more restrained design, but can be decorated with carved elements. Victorian style implies luxury and grandeur. Such furniture is often decorated with gilding.

The color scheme of classic products includes elegant natural shades of wood (beige and brown tones). And also white color is acceptable, although such models are more often chosen for the design of living rooms in a neoclassical style, which is a modern interpretation of the classics.

This style combines simplicity and lightness. Such display cases are also made of wood, however, in this case, the wood (or its imitation) is painted. White is usually chosen, although sometimes lockers are painted in a beige shade or pale tones of gray, blue, olive, pistachio, lavender.Sometimes the surface is artificially aged.

The design of such furniture can also be called vintage, but it has nothing to do with the setting of the royal chambers or the intelligentsia cabinet of past years. The cupboard should match the atmosphere of the French countryside. There is no exquisite decor, the outlines of the products are unpretentious, the fittings are made “under bronze”.

Showcases in a modern style have a very concise design. Some models are almost entirely made of glass. Of the other material, only the bottom of the product is made. Other options have closed walls. In some cases, there are opaque compartments below the structure.

Particleboard or MDF with a matte or glossy film is usually used as the material for the frame. The most popular colors are white and black.

The most luxurious luxury display cases are offered by Italian companies. For example, stylish modern models are produced by a company. Vismara Design. Luxurious Baroque options can be found in the collections. Barnini Oseo, Signorini Coco. Those who prefer neoclassicism can opt for brand products from Italy DV homecollection.

Spain also pleases buyers with chic models. For example, factory products are widely known. Panamar, Disemobel, Lino.

You can buy furniture made in Russia, for example, "DIA Furniture" or "Triya". Among Belarusian manufacturers can be distinguished “Furniture-Neman”, “Pinskdrev”, “Molodechnomebel”.

Chinese factories also have in their assortment of furniture of this type, but they are not particularly popular.

To showcase fit perfectly into the room, you should consider several points.

• The size. The height, width and depth of the product should be selected depending on the size of the room, as well as the presence of other furniture in it. If there is not enough space in the living room, it is better to choose a narrow showcase-cabinet or a showcase-chest of drawers that combines glass and closed shelves. The corner option can also be helpful. If the living room is spacious with high ceilings, you can purchase a large wardrobe. An even better solution would be to buy a whole set of furniture, including one or two display cases and a chest of drawers. Such an atmosphere will be holistic and harmonious.
• Design. Do not forget that the material and design of the structure must match the style of the interior. When choosing the color of the product, consider not only the decoration of the walls and floor, but also the shades of the rest of the furniture. It is desirable that the color of the frame of the display cabinet echoes the rest of the decor or decorative elements of the living room. Remember that for a small room, the best choice is white or beige furniture. In a spacious room, a dark environment will be appropriate. The main thing is that in this case the walls are quite light. Otherwise, spectacular contrast will not work, and the room will seem gloomy. When buying, think about whether you need a backlight. Of course, this increases the cost of the product, but it is impossible to overestimate the decorative effect.
• Quality. When choosing a manufacturer, ask what kind of feedback customers leave about its products. If possible, carefully inspect the item before purchasing. Make sure the fittings and shelves hold well. Doors should open and close freely.

A gentle creamy tone with gilding and vintage ornaments is ideal for decorating a living room in the style of a royal apartment. An elegant showcase makes up a beautiful set with a chest of drawers and a table, which makes the atmosphere flawless.

And here is a version of the room in the style of strict English classics. Brown furniture on elegant legs is also made in a single design. Two narrow glass cabinets are located on both sides of the TV cabinet, following the principle of style - symmetry.

Neoclassic - a direction that combines the elegance of classic lines and modern trends. The combination of whiteness with a cool gray tone and chrome elements looks very impressive. As you can see in the photo, the showcase is a great company futuristic design table and glass fixtures.

Scandinavian style involves simplicity and comfort. A laconic glass cabinet with a wooden back wall would fit perfectly into Provence. A gentle pistachio tone makes the furniture interesting and allows it to blend perfectly with the decor.

Minimalistic design - lack of fittings and perfect smoothness. The backlight makes the furniture even more spectacular and allows you to better see the contents. The unified design of three objects (dark stripes) makes up an excellent composition, although an ordinary snow-white wardrobe with transparent doors would fit into such a room.

Showcase assembly is demonstrated in the next video.