The living room is the heart of a house as it is welcoming and provides comfort and warmth. This is the place where you sit with your family and entertain friends. This physical space reflects your personality through the décor, furniture and accessories. What adds dimension to one’s decor is the addition of a showcase. A showcase is used to display items like collectables and decorative objects. In this guide, we will highlight over 50 plus designs of a showcase that you can take inspiration from.
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Why have a showcase at home?
- Improves aesthetics: With people collecting memorabilia from around the world, the showcase is an important furniture to display them in your living room. These can also home indoor plants and artwork. However, it is important to choose a showcase that displays everything inside in a beautiful manner and does not overwhelm the living room.
- Storage: You can use showcases to store things without cluttering your home.
- Easy to maintain: Showcases are easy to maintain and look classy when placed correctly.
How to choose a showcase design for your home?
- Available space: Measure the space available in the living room where you plan to keep the showcase. Explore the designs that may fit the space.
- Budget: Allot a budget for the showcase and find one that fits it.
In this article, we show the top 51 showcase designs that you can explore for your living room.
Top 51 showcase designs you can take inspiration from
Mentioned are 51 designs of showcases across materials, colours and shapes that you can look while designing the perfect one for your home.
Showcase design #1: Wall-mounted showcase
- If you have a small wall for your showcase, explore wall-mounted showcase designs.
- These are available in sets of one, two, three or more. Opt for the one that fits your needs and style.
- These are available in various laminate finishes and colours to match the décor of your living room.
- Showcase designs are available in a whole range of shapes. Find one that gives your living room a distinct and unique look.
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Showcase design #2: Wooden showcase design in the hall
If you have chosen an antique décor with carved furniture and bronze or dull gold fittings, opt for a showcase with antique design.
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Showcase design #3: Hall TV showcase
Wall panelling behind the TV is the latest trend. To this, add a showcase and make a hall TV showcase that will display all the knick-knacks in your house.
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Showcase design #4: Trophy rack showcase
These are the traditional showcases with horizontal racks. Display your trophies or assorted showpieces.
You can opt for covering the racks with glass to avoid dust accumulation.
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Showcase design #5: Showcase that extends as storage
Double your showcase as a storage for everyday things, such as house keys, wallets and ID cards.
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Showcase design #6: Modern wall showcase design
These modular showcase designs are sleek and available in various colours and storage facilities.
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Showcase design #7: Showcase with bookshelf
Get a showcase that accommodates books and showpieces. Get a design that can be displayed in the living room.
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Showcase design #8: Photograph showcase
Design your racks to place photographs.
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Showcase design #9: Big showcase for living room
If you have a huge wall in the living room, choose a ceiling-to-floor showcase. You may use this for storage and turn a section into shoe space.
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Showcase design #10: Standing light showcase
If you like experimenting, place a standing light beside the sofa that has slots for showpieces.
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Showcase design #11: Cubicle showcase designs
In this design, there are set cubicles for showpieces.
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Showcase design #12: Showcase design with glass
If you have a delicate, simple and clear home décor, a glass showcase will look splendid.
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Showcase design #13: Hexagonal showcase for wall
Break the usual by going for different shapes for the wall instead of the regular square, rectangle or square by choosing hexagon. You can choose a bunch of three, six or nine shelves and place your show pieces on them. Additionally you can choose these hexagonal showcases in monochromes or combinations to add to your home décor.
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Showcase design # 14: Corner showcase for living room
Choose a corner showcase for a living room that is subtle and sleek.
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Showcase design #15: Showcase stand for living room
Choose a dome shaped showcase that is unique and different and will itself be an element. Also, place show pieces that will blend with the showcase and not look out of place.
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Showcase design #16: Showcase with crockery unit for living room
You can opt for a showcase with crockery unit for the living room. This will serve both purposes of having a showcase and a functional unit.
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Showcase design #17: Wall embedded showcase
If you are short on space and still want a showcase in your house, the best bet is to opt for one that is embedded in the wall. However, when doing this, ensure that the wall is not the one that has beam as doing that is illegal since it will have direct impact on the foundation of the building.
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Showcase design #18: Ascending order showcase
Simple ascending order design with small square boxes that will hold the books and show pieces looks chic. These can be easily designed and can be made to order. Additionally, in this you can experiment with a number of materials like glass, wood, mdf etc.
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Showcase design #19: Shapes built in shapes
This circle in square showcase is a unique design and will look good in your living if it is the only element or if the docor is kind of funky, boho.
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Showcase design #20: Sturdy and simple
If you are looking for something that is sturdy and keeps dust at bay, then this kind of showcase that is the best fit for your house.
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Showcase design #21: Spacious and classy showcase
If you want to cover a large space then you can opt for the wood and glass one which is spacious and looks classy.
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Showcase design #22: Jigsaw Wall
While wall mount showcases are common, if you want to go for a different look, choose the monochromatic look and a jigsaw shaped showcase. White on white is a pure treat to the eyes.
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Showcase design #23: Simple wrought iron with wooden slabs
These are very simple ones and easily blend with the décor. These can be hanged in any wall.
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Showcase design #24: Bookcase unit with led
This showcase design that doubles as a bookcase unit is for people who love their books. The LED strip that is built in this unit lends light to the entire creation.
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Showcase design #25: Building blocks
You can bring your childhood love to life by using the building block designs as showcase. A mix of colours will add glamour to the entire look.
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Showcase design #26: Cane rush
If you have chosen for an eco-friendly décor for your home, you can opt for this cool cane showcase.
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Showcase design #27: More cane showcase
The cane showcase are available in many designs and shapes. These are long lasting and sometime cheaper than the contemporary ones.
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Showcase design #28: Rustic showcase
Rustic is pure love and the powder blue rustic showcase is a stunner if kept in your living room.
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Showcase design #29: Wall mounted shaped showcase
You can choose such wall mounted showcase. But a downside of this is these won’t match all decors and maybe all rooms too. A showcase like this will look cuter in a kids room rather than the living room.
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Showcase design #30: Corner section showcase
If you don’t have much show pieces to keep and also don’t want to block the wall, you can use a corner piece like the below shown picture.
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Showcase design #31: Single-tier glass case
A complete glass case is simple and serves the purpose. This will also look grand if the décor around is matching.
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Showcase design #32: Minimalist floating showcase
A clean, sleek floating unit that appears to “hover” on the wall. Perfect for contemporary spaces with minimal décor.
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Showcase design #33: Geometric pattern showcase
Showcase with asymmetrical or diagonal shelves arranged in unique geometric patterns—very modern and eye-catching.
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Showcase design #34: Rotating showcase column
A vertical unit with rotating tiers to display different items from all angles.
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Showcase design #35: Showcase with LED backlighting
Shelves or background panels fitted with soft LED lights to highlight your decor in the evening.
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Showcase design #36: Sliding glass panel showcase
Showcase with glass panels that slide open—adds functionality and a clean aesthetic.
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Showcase design #37: Scandinavian pegboard showcase
Use a wooden pegboard for modular shelving. It’s minimalist and highly customizable.
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Showcase design #38: Showcase with mirror back panel
Add mirrors at the back of the unit to reflect light and make the room feel larger.
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Showcase design #39: Showcase around a door frame
Wrap a showcase around a doorway or arch—perfect to utilize awkward corners and entryways.
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Showcase design #40: Rustic ladder shelf showcase
A wooden ladder-style shelf leaning against the wall, perfect for plants, books, or souvenirs.
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Showcase design #41: Showcase with pop-art theme
Bright colored modular units or shelves inspired by pop culture or comic-style art.
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Showcase design #42: Showcase with sliding chalkboard panel
Include a chalkboard panel that slides over part of the showcase for notes, art, or grocery lists.
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Showcase design #43: Vintage trunk showcase
Repurpose an old suitcase or trunk into a quirky, freestanding showcase unit.
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Showcase design #44: Showcase with clock feature
A custom-built unit that includes an oversized wall clock integrated with shelves.
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Showcase design #45: Bohemian rattan or wicker showcase
Textured and earthy – great for a boho or coastal living room.
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Showcase design #46: Grid wall showcase
A metal or wooden grid attached to the wall with clip-on shelves or baskets – industrial and customizable.
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Showcase design #47: Showcases built into pillars or columns
If your living space has pillars, turn them into showcase zones with shelving or display niches.
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Showcase design #48: Showcase with acrylic shelving
Crystal-clear shelves that create a floating illusion—works well in smaller spaces.
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Showcase design #49: Puzzle-inspired modular showcase
Assemble puzzle-like modules on the wall in a pattern—unique, bold, and customizable.
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Showcase design #50: Arch-shaped wall showcase
A soft, arched niche with inset shelves – gives a Mediterranean or Moroccan vibe and adds elegance to plain walls.
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Showcase design #51: Showcase under the stairs
Maximize space by turning the area under the staircase into a custom showcase for books, décor, or even wine.
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Housing.com POV
Showcases maintain your living room ambience. Available in several styles, textures and colours, they give you the option to combine designs to choose the perfect one for your home.
FAQs
What are the different types of showcase designs available for the hall?
Wall-mounted units, standalone cabinets, built-in shelving and display consoles are some of the showcase designs for the hall.
What are the various materials that you can use to build the showcase?
You can use MDF, engineered wood, glass, wood and metal to make a showcase for the hall.
Can I add lighting to the showcase?
Lighting enhances the look of a showcase. You can install lights at the time of building them. Or, use battery LED lights to illuminate the showcase.
How can you clean the showcase?
You can clean the showcase using a microfiber cloth.
How do I choose the right showcase for my home?
Measure the place where you plan to keep the showcase. Choose a showcase that fits the décor of the entire house and your budget.
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