10 Displayed Collections That Make Me Drool
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I've got a lot of stuff and most of it is kind of casually (sloppily?) tucked someplace in my house. Some of it is hidden. Some of it is hidden at my parents' or in-laws' houses (I'm looking at you, husband's comic book collection). Little of it is organized.
I have dreams, though, that are triggered by seeing some of the really well-organized, beautifully displayed collections here on Houzz.
These 10 are so inspiring they sometimes keep me up at night:
I have dreams, though, that are triggered by seeing some of the really well-organized, beautifully displayed collections here on Houzz.
These 10 are so inspiring they sometimes keep me up at night:
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1. Action figures. Don't call them dolls. Seriously, though, how great is this uniform, clean display of action figures? It transforms them from toys to bona fide art. (Transforms - get it? Like Transformers?)
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2. Globes. My initial reaction to this picture was, and I'm not kidding: OMG those are globes in the fireplace. I love globes to start with and I think the fireplace display is absolutely unexpected and genius.
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| 3. Clear jars, doesn't matter what's in them. In this case, the display format is more important than the collection itself. I love the sheer number of the jars and the way they're backlit. Private Comment
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4. Vintage tins. This collection's display really works for me since the shelves are a little distressed themselves, matching the "vintage" feel of the tins.
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5. Little liquor bottles. I had to squint to see that those shelves are lined with small, interesting bottles of liquor. Functional and also perfectly curated and artistic.
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6. Purses! This is Becky's purse closet and it is also my dream. Look at the color!
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Here's a close-up of the closet - I could stare at that all day!
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| 7. Cameras. This particular shelf, in Mrs. Limestone's living room is just fabulous. I love how the black and white of the cameras plays off the back of the shelves. Private Comment
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| 8. Art glass. When displaying art glass, it's so important to think about light sources. I really like that these shelves are pulled out just a little from the wall so you get light behind it and can see shadows.
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9. Signed celebrity photos. I love the way these autographed head shots are tucked into an alcove with a piano - it's so totally Hollywood and dramatic.
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| 10. Chinese antiques. When you've got a museum-quality collection, like this selection of Chinese antiques, it's important to think like a museum curator. Each piece has appropriate lighting and enough space that it a) will be safe and b) can be appreciated on its own or as a part of the whole. Private Comment
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pwalter says:
I am the queen of the plastic storage tubs, which is where most of my collections reside at the moment. These photos have inspired me to do something with them! www.satisfiedsole.com
2 years ago ·
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Tricia Rose says:
too...much...stuff! Maybe I would feel differently if it were mine - are the little bottles in pic#5 still full, do you think?
2 years ago ·
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Kit Pollard says:
I wondered the same thing, triciarose! If so, that's QUITE a collection, huh?
2 years ago ·
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gloriav says:
I do love the piano surrounded by the autographed photos. This was very interesting! Thanks, Kit, and I hope your dream comes true of your purse cubbies! :)
Best regards,
Gloria
Best regards,
Gloria
2 years ago ·
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cecilelepage says:
Nice collections of displayed collection photos! It will help with my one box collection that I did know how to display in an interesting way. Thanks!!
2 years ago ·
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Christopher Stafford says:
but you have to have representative collection to do such display - we have collection of old mercedes car models in our office
2 years ago ·
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apophrenia says:
The globes in the fireplace are great! They look so precariously balanced, though. I wonder if they're fixed in place with some adhesive? Otherwise, I'd always be afraid of tripping over the front one, thus causing an avalanche of worlds...
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A great gallery! The action figures are so fun. Apphrenia's comment was good; I hope the globes are glued a little; it's a great and unique idea. I usually don't like symmetrical arrangements, but the Chinese ceramics works well, perhaps because there are a lot of short shelves, so you don't have evenly-spaced items marching (boringly) across a long expanse. My biggest problem with collections is, I'm allergic to dusting.
2 years ago ·
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texpert2 says:
I LOVE the globes in the fireplace! I collect globes, and every time I acquire one my significant other says, "You are OUT of room! You HAVE to stop!" Imagine his surprise when winter comes and he decides to build a fire! ROFL
I am SO evil--and so happy this way!
Jayni
I am SO evil--and so happy this way!
Jayni
2 years ago ·
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Suriah says:
I love your ideabook! The purse cubbies are really neat. Somewhere I had seen a picture or a model home with a 'purse wall' where the designer put pretty, but simple hooks on the wall (brushed nickel or steel I think) and then hung purses with handles from them. My purse collection is overflowing in my closet (and taking over the bf's hat hanger :) I would love to put my favorite purses out on my wall, cubbies or hooks!
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