You just got done remodeling your kitchen and dining area and now you are in the process of decorating it. So far, you have put a few paintings on the walls, placed a nice vase on the dining table, and that is about it. Well, one lovely ornamental fixture that you could add to your space is an étagère, which also add some practicality to it as well.

Not quite sure what an étagère is, well here is a brief crash course explaining what on is. An étagère is an open are type shelving unit with no back that came into existence during the later years of the 1700's. It was originally made by the French who put a highly ornamental spin to it, incorporating decorative accents and woodworking into its design. Normally, one will sit between four to five feet off the ground while being from one to even three or four feet long and about one to two feet wide. The number of shelves that one will have usually depends upon how tall it is, but the minimum number is three, yet sometimes one can even have five shelves.

Now that you know what at étagère is, it is time to talk about why they are so appealing to the eye. You see, this furnishing still takes on that highly ornamental appearance that was established by the French. What gives it that lovely ornamental look is the stunning materials it can be crafted from, the fabulous finishes that are applied to them, and the different designs that one can have. For example, you can still get one that is crafted out of wood, like an oak or a maple, that has a fabulous cherry finish applied to it while at the same time it features intricate carvings and wood work.

In addition to being crafted out of wood, étagère nowadays are also made out of metal and with that comes some interesting, eye-catching selections. For example, you can get one that is crafted out of wrought iron that has looping scrollwork and a matte black finish. Or, you can get one made form stainless steel that features a twisting design and a brushed finish. Basically, there are just a lot of material and finishing options and they can even be made from a combination of materials including those that are made from wood and glass, metal and glass, and even metal and mirrored glass.

An etagère is not only a good choice for your space because of its beauty, but it also adds some practicality to it as well. Like, how you can use its shelves to store and display different items, including plates, pictures, and flowers. You could even store books on it if you want along with clocks and herb gardens.

Feel like an étagère is something that you want to add to your space, well, a fantastic way to check out the different choices is by hitting the Internet for some online shopping. You can easily breeze through the different choices in no time at all, plus, when you happen upon something you like, it generally is at a really reasonable price compared to the options in the store.

In the end, if you are decorating your kitchen and dining room, a great option for putting in there is a lovely étagère. It is a fixture that is extremely pleasing to the eye that will also add a nice, practical element to your space as well.