Using Curio Cabinets in Feng Shui
A curio cabinet is a wooden-framed cabinet that is mainly made of glass and normally used for display purposes. For this reason, curio cabinets are usually found in people’s living rooms, lounges or dining rooms. Whilst most people use the curio cabinet as a means to display items of value, they are not actually display cases – they usually have glass shelving which allow entire standing items to be displayed, and they are also protective in nature, shielding out dust, moisture and other pests from collectible items. It is for this very reason that instead of using other forms of display cabinets, people use curio cabinets.
Wooden curio cabinets such as this one are excellent items for the home.
Curio cabinets are commonly found in homes that utilize Feng Shui principles. Their normally wooden frames, transparency and protective qualities all bring beneficial qi into the home. They are also capable of displaying metallic figurines or other Feng Shui cures inside them, making them extremely versatile for the Feng Shui enthusiast who may be a bit tight on space. Almost all curio cabinets are complementary to Feng Shui principles, but there are some general guidelines that you should follow before selecting one. You will likely be placing the curio cabinet in the living room or dining room, as these are the most appropriate places to display items. If you are placing the curio cabinet in the dining room, put it in the southwest corner of the room, and as with all furniture in the dining room, do not allow it to cramp up the room or block access to chairs or the dining table. The curio cabinet itself should have a wooden frame, should be fairly new (not overly dark or old), and should match the style of the dining table and chairs. As with all pieces of furniture in Feng Shui, be sure to keep your curio cabinet clean and dust-free to avoid a buildup of stagnant qi. Round curio cabinets are also preferred for their redirection properties.
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