Purpose of the product
The showcase is a cabinet that has several side walls. This piece of furniture is used for the same purposes as exhibition spaces. It will also perfectly complement the interior of an ordinary apartment. With the help of a display case, you can significantly save space by placing it in an empty corner.
The corner cabinet showcase mainly serves decorative functions. This piece of furniture looks original and elegant. Glass models are widespread so that everyone has the opportunity to admire its contents. It allows you to successfully divide the living room into zones and protect expensive things from dust. This is a place to store exquisite tea and coffee sets and other festive tableware. Here you can place various rare souvenirs, memorable and favorite things, expensive gifts, rare books, elite alcohol.
This piece of furniture also performs practical functions: protecting things and documents from dust and sunlight. The unglazed compartment of the cabinet contains the necessary things, which will allow you to economically distribute the space of the room. If the space is used correctly, a cozy atmosphere will reign in the house.
Following all the current trends, many manufacturers complement the display window decor with various lighting and built-in lamps. Dishes and collections stored in such cabinets will be distinguished by luxury and brilliance.
Models of display cabinets
A showcase cabinet is a special design that is used for open storage of various products and can be partially or fully glazed. Such furniture will draw attention to the original things with which the owners complement and at the same time decorate the interior.
A dish display is a piece of furniture made more or less of glass.
The cabinet may have the following features: transparent doors, patterns and carved designs, emphasizing the elegance and elegance of the design. The mirrored back wall and shelves will visually increase the space.
In addition to dishes, beautiful vases, souvenirs, bottles of expensive wine and other decor are displayed on the shelves of the showcase.
Glass doors protect items from dust and accidental damage
Corner
The best option for a small room, as it saves space. It consists of one, two or three sections, which are installed in the corner of the room. The option with two identical models located in opposite corners of the living room looks good.
Most often, corner showcases are single-door
The facade of the corner showcase can be completely transparent or have a closed surface at the bottom
Mounted
This type of furniture is hung on the wall. It consists of a different number of shelves on which you can place a variety of figurines, glasses and other decorative elements. It can be presented in the form of separate modules, with the help of which it is easy to zone the space.
A hanging display cabinet is suitable for storing a small service or an exclusive collection
Compact hanging cabinets are often included in the modular living room wall kit
Before purchasing and installing wall displays for the living room, it is recommended to make sure the strength and strength of the wall on which you plan to hang it.
Dresser
A universal option that does not clutter up space. It can have both closed and transparent compartments. Due to the low height of the cabinet, a mirror, paintings or large clocks are often hung above it.
The space above the chest of drawers remains free, which allows you to hang any decorative items on the wall
A display cabinet usually consists of 3 sections with glass fronts or closed compartments
Buffet
This option is often used in vintage interiors. The product is divided into two parts - glass top and opaque bottom. The lower part is often used to store various household items that are not on public display.
At the bottom of the buffet there may be drawers or doors behind which shelves are hidden.
The closed part of the display case allows you to store inside not only dishes, but also various kitchen utensils
Round
The smooth outlines of the models look very original, while usually only the outer side is rounded. In large living rooms, completely round display options can be used.
Furniture with rounded fronts looks very attractive
Advantages
The showcase has a number of advantages, thanks to which it has a priority place among furniture. This design is different:
- functional use of space. A glass display case does not require much space. Even in a small living room, a small corner will be enough for her;
- attractive appearance. A sophisticated, even aristocratic look will decorate the interior of any room;
- the ability to store dishes, cutlery, and other small household items. And with the help of lower drawers, its capacity increases;
- a variety of price categories, which allows you to find a cabinet that suits your financial capabilities.
Buffets, sideboards and display cases have one purpose - storing dishes, but the advantages of display cases are obvious.
Varieties
Corner living room furniture fits seamlessly into a modern design and is very comfortable. Depending on the purpose, manufacturers offer various types of display cases:
- for a library - if you have a lot of books, and you are a big fan of reading, books placed with beautiful binding will decorate the room and add sophistication to it. A library cabinet is characterized by the presence of a strong frame and thick shelves made of solid wood that can withstand the weight of all the books. Usually made in a classic style, but you can find other options;
- for dishes - for these purposes they use corner display cases in the form of a sideboard and buffet. In the first case, the product is used only for dishes. There are wooden or glass shelves here. Their type is determined depending on the weight of the objects, for example, for tureens or wine glasses. The buffet is designed in the form of a classic showcase. Its main characteristic feature is a closed bottom and a glass top. Doors or drawers are installed at the bottom. Original corner cabinets in the living room can unload the kitchen space, and at the same time become a wonderful decoration for the room. A wonderful view of porcelain, crystal, family service can be admired thanks to the transparent glass door. This is reliable furniture for storing even the most fragile dishes. In the living room it is more protected from mechanical damage than in the kitchen;
- for a personal collection - the ergonomic arrangement of the collection is one of the main properties of corner showcases. Their placement will be ideal, and safety from external influences is guaranteed;
- in the form of a pedestal - figurines are placed in such a cabinet. Usually it has a small height. It is often provided with internal lighting;
- in the form of a slide - this model has a rounded top, for decoration of which carved designs are used, as well as metal, wood, plastic, and stone inserts. The shape of the side parts resembles a polyhedron. The mirror glass used for their manufacture will give the product originality and beauty;
- in the form of a chest of drawers - a showcase made in the shape of a chest of drawers is unusual and impressive. It is perfect for any interior, filling it with bright colors and features. Performing several functions is typical for a glass product. Here you can store things, clothes, and also display decorative elements. It is made in a variety of shapes (rectangular, triangular, round, oval, square), which allows it to fit organically into the interior of the room.
For each interior you need to adhere to a certain style, and select all pieces of furniture individually. A closet can either add harmony to the style of a room or create an impression of poor taste.
Slide
Dresser
Under books
Under the dishes
According to the material of manufacture
For the manufacture of corner cabinets, showcases are used:
- solid wood - for this, wood is used, both valuable species and simple ones - beech, oak, birch and others. The material is expensive, but thanks to its quality characteristics it is completely justified. The array is valuable due to its strength and durability;
- fibreboard (MDF);
- chipboard (chipboard);
- laminated chipboard (LDSP);
- sheets of solid wood of small thickness, placed on a chipboard board using glue (veneer).
You can replace expensive natural wood using MDF, chipboard, chipboard, and veneer.
Their cost is much lower. Thanks to the special coatings that are used for their processing, the service life of structures made from these materials increases. Veneer is distinguished by its presentability. It has the appearance of wood, but its price is relatively low.
Assembled structures made from these materials can be painted in various shades, treated with varnish or wood-look coating. Thanks to this processing, they are difficult to distinguish from products made from natural solid wood. To make display glass, a special technology is used (hardening method to increase strength). This material can withstand objects and does not burst under their weight.
Chipboard
Tree
MDF
How to make the right choice?
First of all, closets in the living room are a great way to unclog other spaces. You can place dishes in them that you don’t use most of the time, or leave a section for clothes or books. If you have a separate living room, but at the same time a small kitchen and bedroom, then you simply cannot do without a good closet.
First of all, you need a cupboard for dishes. In it you can place glasses and tableware, which you use only on special occasions. Now it is fashionable to create a bar in the living room or use wall cabinets for the living room, in which the dishes will be securely hidden, but at the same time accessible. Under the hanging sections you can place shelves and a tabletop for a TV and other equipment.
It is most profitable to order cabinets according to individual sketches. In this case, you will have an unlimited choice of front designs and cabinet placement options. Before placing an order, you must resolve the following issues:
- decide on the placement of furniture and its appearance;
- take into account the size of the room and other necessary furniture;
- choose the most suitable color options.
Each large furniture factory has several standard projects from which you can base your choice. Most often you can find linear and corner options for storage systems for the living room. Be sure to pay attention to the dimensions of the proposed furniture. The room should not be too cluttered.
Facade decoration
Corner furniture is mainly used in interiors designed in a classic style. When decorating the display façade, emphasis is placed on glass decor and wooden details. Tempered glass inlaid with gold plated elements is used for the glass part of the display case. Sandblasting equipment or stained glass can be used for it. Glazing with frosted glass and stained glass inserts is used for buffets and those sections of the sideboard where alcoholic drinks are stored. This will allow you to see only the outlines of the internal filling.
Using sandblasting equipment, hardware inlays, and various glass paintings, you can decorate the façade of a corner cabinet in an original way. Its lighting visually displays the contents on the shelves. Blind parts of the facade can be decorated with wood carvings, panels, inlays, and decorative grilles. In modern models, polishing is used very rarely. It can decorate retro models of famous designers.
What interiors are cabinets with display cabinets suitable for?
Luxury furniture looks appropriate in rooms where guests are usually received - living rooms, dining rooms, offices, libraries. By installing a piece of furniture in such a room, you can focus on what you would like to show visitors first. An elegant wooden display case in itself attracts attention, and in combination with the interesting contents of the shelves it becomes a key piece of furniture. In some cases, it can be installed in the kitchen. Furniture with open shelves fits perfectly into interiors of classical style, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, etc.
Internal filling
Despite the aesthetic qualities of corner cabinets, its main functional purpose is storage. For it to be of high quality, you need to take care of the internal filling:
- presence of a railing system. It is designed for closed sections where you can also store dishes. The system made up of tubes and hooks makes it possible to arrange the interior space quite ergonomically;
- the presence of a dryer - it is often used in kitchen cupboards for drying dishes and their permanent storage place;
- the presence of metal gratings and plastic trays. With their help, cutlery will be organically placed in drawers;
- use of rubberized mats. When placing dishes in stacks on cabinet shelves, such details will prevent them from slipping.
Stands for decorative plates in display cases will make them more attractive and protect them from falling.
Unusual tricks for saving space in your apartment
Designers often use spacious closets in the living room to hide entire functional areas in the room. For example, in one of the sections you can place a desktop with a computer. Most often, this opportunity is used by owners of built-in wardrobes. The main advantage is that the workplace will not be conspicuous to strangers, and if desired, you can close yourself in a section to work without interference.
When placing a cabinet opposite the sofa, under one of the doors you can hide a TV or any other equipment. This option is most suitable for studio apartments, where everything is in one space. In this case, to turn the living room into a bedroom, it is enough to move one of the doors and hide the equipment.
Girls can use the built-in wardrobe in the living room as a boudoir - for this it will be necessary to place a table for cosmetics, a mirror and lamps for lighting. If the furniture has sufficient depth, then you can arrange a small dressing room in it. To do this, you will also need to place a mirror and lamps for lighting in the section. This technique is often used in embedded radius storage systems.
A place for dishes in the living room must be allocated if it is combined with the dining room. A bar or buffet would be appropriate if the room has a coffee or coffee table at which you treat guests. An ergonomic way to save space is to place an additional folding bed behind one of the doors. Now such storage systems are very popular both among owners of small-sized apartments and those who have more spacious housing.
