Setting Up Your China Cabinet

A China cabinet is something you need to properly display fine China. It used to be, this precious porcelain was not just used to eat upon, but to be displayed. That’s why they made these special cabinets. So, if you don’t know how to do it, here are some tips to set up your china cabinet. 

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First, you should put large, single items at the bottom glass shelf. That means soup tureens, gravy bowls, punch bowls etc. go here. On the top shelf goes the lighter objects such as crystal and glass. 

china cabinet furniture

If you want to install lights, you should also place them here to make sure that the glass and crystal catches it. The middle shelf should be reserved for one complete setting – plate, cup, bowl, silverware etc.