Built-in Cabinet for Glassware-paint/wallpaper back interior cabinet
I have a bunch of nice glassware from my wedding that I'd like to display. Right now it's in an all-white china cabinet in my dining room. You don't really see the glassware since it's clear glass on a white background.
In my new kitchen (will be white with pops of blue), should I get a built-in china cabinet and paint the interior back of cabinets (or do wallpaper/grasscloth)? The cabinet will have interior cabinet lighting, which should help. What will make the glassware "pop"? Any other ideas to make the glassware more noticeable vs blend in with white background?
Here's an example of the wallpaper look (I would do a much more subtle pattern)
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mimimomy
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2 years agoBeen looking for a good photo and can not find. But I immediately thought of -
Backing the cabinet walls with wooden beadboard. Here’s a photo with blue , which could be lovely. But i think wood would look amazing!Wallpaper, backsplash tile, countertop material, and paint - are also good options...
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago L M H
2 years agosigh good point Patricia. I have 2 small children so maybe having a lighted glassware cabinet in the kitchen is silly.
My kitchen inspo pic is below. I think my style is “transitional” I live in Bethesda MD in a traditional house. I don’t drink much. Any non-dated ideas to look at my beautiful Juliska glass?!?!
mimimomy
2 years ago
Maureen
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI wouldn’t recommend papering or painting, especially given your kitchen’s style, but wood could be nice if incorporating additional wood, or leave white.
How you accessorize is really key, as glasswear isn’t all that interesting no matter the background. Also consider what will be practical and complementary. Look for on line inspiration to get ideas around mixing color, height, and weight.
Anna (6B/7A in MD)
2 years ago
OhNat