We love decor, and we love storage solutions, so when an idea comes along that combines both, we're incredibly pleased. All the better when that inspiration comes from Dolly Parton.
The iconic singer shared a picture of her Thanksgiving dinner table with her sister in her gorgeous farmhouse dining room. Though her red and white china looks beautiful on her table, where the dishes really shine is on the artful cabinet behind the sisters. Though china cabinets have been a staple of dining room decor for centuries, Dolly's is personalized in two distinct ways. First, it is upcycled with a gorgeous hand-painted floral design that mirrors the design on her plates. Second, it features open-concept storage, showing her plates off for all to see.
The hand-painted nature of Parton's cabinet is a huge interior design trend for the coming year. Eco-friendly paint company Thorndown found that the search term ‘upcycled furniture’ has soared this season, leaping from 29 index points to 100 in just a week. Caroline Thornborough, Design Director stated: 'As we head into another winter, worries about the cost of living are at the fore. That, combined with a rising interest in sustainability, drives people to get more creative and give upcycling a go.' Parton's gorgeous design elevates her space and makes it much more unique.
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Made from sustainably-source wood, this unit can store anything from dinnerware to decor. The beautiful wooden sides could be easily personalized depending on your interior design style.
The dark accents on this cabinet make for a moody, chic living room piece. The cabinet can be filled uniquely to create a personalized array of objects in any room.
This vintage oak cabinet from the 1930s features ample storage and sophisticated glass doors. It could be restained or painted to create a completely different effect.
A china cabinet isn't complete without beautiful china to complete it. This classic cup and sauceer set from Hermes will be just as on trend in 200 years.
This beautiful black and white plate will make a huge impact propped up in a china cabinet. This is one of my favorite plate designs of all time.
Indulge a sense of classic luxury with these Gucci soup bowls. They would be wonderful for elevating a farmhouse scheme, like the one seen in Dolly's kitchen.
The open-concept design of the dining room storage is also an emerging trend. From the home of Anne Hathaway to Courteney Cox to Eva Mendes, it's a look that we've spotted in some of the most high-profile eating spaces in the world. Megan Slack, Head of Celebrity Style at Homes & Gardens states: 'As we have moved away from minimalism and towards more personalized interiors, open shelving has become an increasingly popular look. Not only does the trend allow you to bring your unique design style to any space, but it's easy to switch out when you grow bored of the style.'
To replicate Parton's design style, we recommend starting by purchasing a beautiful dinnerware set that sparks joy every time you see it. Then, arrange the dishes at varying heights and angles across your open shelves, as seen in the icon's dining room. As for the china cabinet, try purchasing something vintage or pre-owned to give it that extra unique feel. Personalize in whatever way you see fit.
It's time that we started thinking of decor and storage in tandem, and Parton's upcycled China cabient is the perfect place to start.
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