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\u00a0<\/strong>If you thought selecting a set of china from so many beautiful choices was a difficult decision, try storing and displaying the collection. Where\u2019s the best place to display china? Do you display the entire collection? Can you stack plates? Hang teacups? Fine china needs to be handled differently than your everyday dinnerware, and it should be stored separately as well. A glass cabinet, be it a hutch or in a built-in, is your best bet. The glass protects your china while allowing you to show it off in style. Whether you\u2019re storing it for your next special occasion or safekeeping it for the next generation, here\u2019s how to display china in a glass cabinet.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n China displayed on open shelves can invite disaster. Individual pieces are prone to get knocked over and chipped and if they\u2019re stacked, but not stacked correctly, they may chip or topple over. But how do you display it while still protecting it? A glass cabinet, such as a china cabinet, hutch, or a bank of built-ins, are traditional options. Wall-mounted glass cabinets can accommodate a curated collection of china as well. But glass doors mean the items behind them need to remain neat and organized. So here\u2019s how to display china in a glass cabinet to keep them safe and show-worthy.<\/p>\n Overcrowding can cause your pieces to bump up against each other and create knicks and scratches in the delicate dinnerware. Allow for breathing space between pieces and arrange a few favorites on . Displaying a few pieces upright inside your glass cabinet<\/a> will add visual interest to your shelf display and show off your china\u2019s pattern.<\/p>\n Those grooves toward the back of the shelves in your china cabinet? They\u2019re there to keep plates and platters from sliding and slipping while on display. Choose some larger pieces, such as dinner plates or a platter that won\u2019t get lost behind a stack of smaller pieces like dessert plates or teacups. This broadens visibility to show off the pattern without having to take out any pieces to show off the details of your china set.<\/p>\n Stacking china saves space and fills glass cabinet<\/a> shelves beautifully. When stacking china, place cushioning between each plate or bowl to prevent chips. Pieces of custom-fit, thin foam or felt, or even paper coffee filters, placed in between each piece is all you need. Just keep each stack to a maximum of ten dishes to prevent them from sliding and toppling over. You can also stack teacups (it\u2019s actually preferred over hanging cups on hooks from their handles). It\u2019s best to set them in their saucers first and then stack each pairing on top of each other. Again, only stacking a few pairs to avoid toppling.<\/p>\n Take care to arrange in a pattern that\u2019s pleasing to the eye: symmetry. For example, place a platter on the plate rail in the center of the cabinet and flank with dinner plates. Or, fashion four dinner plates against the back and arrange a setting of saucers, bowls, and teacups in front.<\/p>\n Most china settings are in a neutral hue, so consider bringing in something that\u2019s complementary. Consider an item that matches the paint on the room\u2019s wall or the predominant color in a rug or tablecloth to tie everything together. Or use color for contrast. Make an impact with TikTok\u2019s unexpected red theory. Nestle something red\u2014a vase, glass, or candle\u2014within the collection. The pop of color will draw attention to the collection.<\/p>\n If you use your china (and, really, you should!) make sure it is accessible. A china cabinet or glass-fronted hutch in the dining room is a perfect place. It makes it easy to set the table and it\u2019s pleasing to look at when entertaining. But practicality only goes so far. Add some decorative items to keep things interesting. Perch a silver bowl on top of art books stacked horizontally. Place a few feathers in a vase pitcher or vase.<\/p>\n Be sure to give your curated collection breathing room. This allows air to circulate between items and provides a visual break in addition to avoiding the stacks to bump up against each other and chip. Separating individual pieces and stacked plates and bowls an equal distance from each other is harmonious and pleasing to the eye.<\/p>\n If your China is a family heirloom, consider placing a framed photo of your grandparents on their wedding day. If your china was gifted from your bridal registry, place a nod to your big day with mementos, such as silver candlesticks or champagne flutes, to create a romantic vignette.<\/p>\nKey Takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Why It\u2019s Important to Protect China<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How to Display China in a Glass Cabinet: 8 Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n1. Don\u2019t crowd your collection.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Use plate rails when you display china in a glass cabinet\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Stack your china\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Arrange pieces symmetrically when you display china in a glass cabinet\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. Add a Pop of Color to Compliment Dishes.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Mix Decorative and Practical Pieces.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Use consistent margins between each stack or china piece.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u00a08. Add non-dishware items.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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