White China Cabinets

The fresh look is always in style- especially when it comes to home decorating Everyone loves to relax at home, and there's no better way to do it than by surrounding yourself with light colors and new, unexpected twists on traditional pieces.

China cabinets, those old mainstays of your grandparents' dining room, are no exception. China cabinets are typically finished in a dark wood color- but what would happen if this classic piece was updated with a clean white finish?

White china cabinets can be a refreshing change of pace that will alter the feeling of an entire room in an instant. Let's take a look at a few ways a white china cabinet can be used to freshen up your space.

• A country dining area.
  Everyone loves a clean, farm-style kitchen or breakfast nook, complete with a butcher block table and checkered napkins. Imagine displaying Grandma's Wedgworth plates in white china cabinets, tucked into opposite corners of the room.
• A casual den.
  Your den can have the look of a seaside retreat with the use of light wicker furniture and white china cabinets. Use them to display your family heirlooms while still maintaining an airy, appealing look.
• An elegant bedroom.
  You may have never thought of using a china cabinet in the bedroom. Chances are, you never pictured how white china cabinets would look in a comfortable, retreat-style guest bedroom. They display your collections beautifully while blending with other light pieces of furniture.

White china cabinets are the perfect way to add a spacious feel to a small area. Choose corner-shaped units if you're really short on space, and don't worry about the heaviness of wood weighing down the style of the room. Whether painted with a high gloss or aged by hand to an antique finish, they're sure to give any room a country freshness that's ideal for relaxation.