Where to Store Souvenirs: 7 Best Tips

1. In a Frame with Glass

Books, maps, masks, newspaper clippings, dried flowers and other bulky souvenirs can become exhibits of a home art gallery. Be sure that, in stylish passepartout and elegant batten, such a collection will complement any interior.

To make the composition look cohesive, arrange small frames around the largest one. Or hang them in a row at equal distances from each other, and place the main exhibit slightly farther away. An important note: do not place such souvenirs too high. The optimal option is one and a half meters from the floor.

2. Open Shelf

If souvenirs brought from a trip aren't afraid of dust, they can be placed on open shelving systems. Large items are best stored on lower shelves, and smaller ones — on upper shelves. A shelf with souvenirs can occupy the entire wall, frame the entrance door, hide under a staircase or quietly stand in a corner. By the way, apart from its organizing function, it can also serve as a zoning element.

3. Collector's Display Case

Display cases for collecting — large vertical cabinets with several shelves — can be made in various styles: wood, plastic or metal. Usually, they all have a glass door with a frame and glass shelves. When choosing any particular model of display case, pay attention to the surface color, which will serve as a background for your collection. The optimal solution is a monochromatic or contrasting tone relative to the main colors of the display.

4. Open Shelves

Open wall-mounted shelves are an optimal solution for devoted travelers. They are compact, practical, beautiful and fit into any interior well. If among the souvenirs brought from abroad there are many small items, use small separate shelves. Arrange shelves symmetrically or in a random order and place your finds on them.

5. On the Wall

Mount souvenirs brought from abroad directly on the wall — in this case, they will become an excellent alternative to tapestries, paintings or framed mirrors. Especially well it looks when a collection of kitchenware is placed along the wall at equal distances from each other. This decorating option suits a dining room, hallway or living room perfectly — properly chosen wall-mounted cookware can harmonize with any interior style.

6. In Niche

A convenient place for displaying souvenirs can be a niche with subtle lighting. Choosing such an option, you won't doubt that they will immediately attract guests' attention. This method of placing exhibits requires some preparation — ideally, the niche should be planned during the design stage. Additionally, it would not be a bad idea to consider proper lighting arrangement. The ideal choice will be halogen lamps that do not cast shadows and do not distort colors. Moreover, they hardly heat up, which means they won't damage even the most fragile elements.

7. In Various Places

If souvenirs brought from foreign trips are too diverse, do not place them in one location — this will not only strip the interior of its individuality but also create a feeling of clutter and disorder. Arrange items according to a particular theme in different parts of the apartment. For these purposes, wide window sills, coffee tables and bookshelves are ideal. In this case, souvenirs won't look like a cohesive collection, but they will make the interior very cozy and truly yours.