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Know Everything About Keep Your China Cabinet in Beautiful Condition
Do you
appreciate your china cabinet? If not, perhaps you should. This item
of furniture holds some of a family's greatest
possessions, like china dishes that may have been passed down
from one generation to another, perhaps even through several families
over time. Other special mementos, like framed photos, prized
silverware, or even collections of some type typically fill a china
cabinet. If you have one in your dining room, it may well be the
center of attraction there, drawing everyone's eyes to behold its
beauty when they gather for holiday, celebratory, or routine meals.
That's why you want to take good care of this beautiful item to
ensure it continues to hold valuable keepsakes and remain the focus
of attention in your dining area.
Begin
accentuating this beautiful wooden piece by clearing the clutter from
its shelves and interior. Move books, mail, or other non-essential
things to another part of the house. Clean out the inside, too,
moving equipment manuals, insurance policies, or children's toys from
the interior and clearing the area for more relevant items. Then
clean the cabinet from top to bottom, including the bottom and back.
Dust it carefully, and then look for stains or spills that require
special attention. Use a furniture crayon to cover scratches, and
consider the application of furniture polish to keep it gleaming and
protected from future spills.
Save the
shelves for something of special significance, like a framed picture
of your great-grandparents, especially if they were the original
owners of the cabinet. Or you can feature a collector's ensemble of
tins, plates, or other memorabilia that will catch guests' eyes. Of
course, on the inside shelves you can settle your favorite china
pieces, along with a drawer
for the silverware. Arrange these in a sensible way so they won't tip
or fall. If you have glass doors on the top half of the cupboard,
make sure the glass is secure, clean it if necessary, and stack
visible items so they appear attractive and yet are secure. If all
the china won't fit, feature the most often used pieces or those that
are most attractive.
Depending on
the cabinet's style, you may be able to nestle a corner cupboard into
a perfectly fitting nook of the dining room. A freestanding cabinet
can go against any wall where it won't interfere with windows or
vents. You may want to place a suitable dried flower arrangement,
vase, or decorator accent on top of the cabinet, if it goes with your
room's decor. A matching sideboard, if you have one, can go into the
same room against a different wall, perhaps one that faces the
cabinet. You could get a matching dining
room table and chairs, as well, for a complete ensemble.
Your china
cabinet, or hutch, as some people call it, makes a great focal
piece for any dining room or eating area. Give yours considerate
attention to keep it looking and functioning its best for years to come. |
