How to Create a Space for Collectables
People are collectors. Some people may have one or two collections while others start a new collection every year. Trying to find space to display all these collections can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. With some imagination, one will discover that there are many ways to create space for one's collectibles.
Ways to Find Extra Space to Display Collectibles
Walls: Walls are great for displaying collections such as antique board games or record collections. Kitchen walls can be used to hang collections of cookie cutters and vintage kitchen utensils. Bedroom walls are great for displaying vintage clothing and hat collections. Bathroom walls are popular for hanging nautical nets filled with seashells and nautical memorabilia.
Shelves: Ceiling height shelves, especially in the kitchen, are ideal for displaying collectibles such as pottery, holiday Christmas villages, baskets, collectible plates or glass dinnerware.
Glass Vases: Clear glass vases or containers set on a dining room table are perfect for displaying collections of marbles, sea shells or ceramic Easter eggs.
Fireplace Mantel: The mantel is a popular display area, especially during the holidays. It is the perfect space for displaying collections of pictures, Santa Claus and snowmen, colored vases or candlesticks.
Unused Corners: There may be space available in the unused corners of a room. Corner shelves or antique step stools are great because they fit nicely into the limited space. They can be found in any size and offer a unique way of displaying collectibles or plants.
Planters: Indoor and outdoor planters are a wonderful way to display collections of sea shells, fossils or colored glass.
It is also important to remember that not every collectible has to be displayed at all times. It is acceptable to interchange pieces of the collection from time to time. This is easily done during the holidays or seasons of the year.