If you’re a cake and cupcake stand collector, storage space depletes fast because these items often come in big packages. Although you may find cake and cupcake stands that disassemble and store flat, many of them, especially the antique types, come in one piece. Storing cake and cupcake stands can become a problem, especially if space is lacking. Fortunately, you can use your collection as part of your home’s decor to solve your storage space dilemma as well as improve your home’s appeal.
Open Display
The most obvious and easiest way to use your cake and cupcake stands to decorate your home is to put them on glass display cabinets or cabinets with open shelving. Line them up next to each other on top of a cupboard or buffet table. Put like colors or styles together to keep a cohesive look; however, you can also mix and match materials such as glass stands and ceramic stands together. Prop up three cake stands on top of each other to achieve a tree-like or tiered effect. This will draw people’s eyes up for a better visual effect. Make sure you have a stable table or shelf that can hold the weight. Use non-skid liners to keep your collection stable.
Cake and Cupcake Stands as Centerpieces
Decorate your dining table using cake and cupcake stands. For example, use them to hold fresh fruits or candles. Make sure to place a flat candle holder to protect the surface of your stand. Place fresh cut flowers inside small glass or ceramic vases and place them in a small grouping on top of a cake stand. Opt for a shallow glass vase to hold a spray of flowers and prop it up on top of a cake stand to add height to the dining table decorations. Mix your stands with other decorative items on your dining table when not in use to add character to your design.
Create a Whimsical Display for Any Season
If they’re good enough to display edible works of art such as cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pies, cake and cupcake stands will also make ideal seasonal displays. Use a metal cupcake stand that has receptacles that hold standard cupcakes to hold your seasonal items. A cupcake stand shaped like a tree, can hold your precious ornaments instead of buying a traditional tabletop Christmas tree. In spring, use the same stand to hold painted eggs or painted small terracotta planters filled spring plants and flowers. Use a cake stand to hold a carved pumpkin for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Soap and Towel Holders
A bathroom will look more inviting if you use cake or cupcake stands to hold rolled or neatly folded towels and hand soaps. Place them near the sink for your guests to use. Avoid using wooden stands for wet areas to prevent rotting. Then, when you need them again for cakes and cupcakes, make sure to wash them thoroughly.
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