A dozen mugs. A stack of porcelain plates. A few tea pots. How do you display your tabletop collections when they're not in use? From neatly arranged groupings on a shelf to hanging wall displays, these images show the myriad ways available to both show off, store, and keep safe your prized pieces.
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(Images: 1. Roger Davies for Elle Decor; 2. Jon Isaak for Design*Sponge; 3. Nina Ruud/Dagbladet for Design*Sponge; 4. Kristin Hohenadel for Apartment Therapy; 5. Marimekko via Apartment Therapy; 6. Teak Pepper; 7. Theresa and Elias Carlson for Design*Sponge; 8. ReadyMade; 9. Marie Claire Maison; 10. Janel Laban)
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I love teacups, but I also have cats. So all of my lovely teacups are locked away behind glass doors in my liquor cabinet.
I know this open shelving trend is huge, but the dust people, the dust ill be everywhere. Like intense all white kitchens, these all look good in photo shoots and that is about it.
Agreed. Love *the look* but unless items are constantly in use, don't go there.
Unless you don't have a life. Then feel free to ignore Missififi's advice.
Some of these lovely pictures clearly don't include pets or small children in their lives