Shadow Box Coffee Table
A shadow box coffee table is a great way to replace the concept of coffee table books with something that is personal and relevant. A shadow box coffee table, in its most basic form, is a display case of items that are important to you. Usually, they are photos or items that are relevant to you and your family. These memorabilia take the place of the coffee table book, as your guests can entertain themselves by looking at the items you have stored within the shadow box coffee table.
You can either purchase or make your own shadow box coffee table. Any glass top coffee table with a compartment underneath the glass can be used. The deeper the compartment, the larger the items you can put on display. You can even purchase a shadow box coffee table that only allows room for photographs. In general, the more expensive shadow box coffee tables have larger compartments that are easier for you to access.
Once you have acquired the shadow box coffee table, you will need to fill it with the photos or items you want to put on display. This can be the trickiest part, as you want to display enough items to be interesting, but not so many that the important things are missed. A common mistake that people make is that they fill every last bit of space with objects or photos. This crowds your shadow box coffee table, and often makes it look cluttered. You want to organize your photos or objects in such a way that you can easily point out pictures or things and tell the stories behind them. As most people use a shadow box coffee table to entertain their guests or start conversations, this is usually important.
If you do not want to use your shadow box coffee table for personal memorabilia, you can use it to put your favorite items or hobby pieces in them. These usually require a larger shadow box coffee table. Antiques, gemstones, jewelry and other keepsakes are commonly found beneath the glass covering of a shadow box coffee table.
Caring for a shadow box coffee table takes a little extra care. In order to be able to clearly view the objects within the shadow box coffee table, you need to prevent any water stains from getting onto the glass. Coasters are extremely important. You should keep enough coasters around the edge of your glass top coffee table to prevent people from running out, and work to make sure that the coasters are used. This will maintain the glass surface and allow easy viewing of the items within.