Amar2300 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I decided to make my display case a part of my living room. It started with one cabin then two. And now i have nine but the wife only let me have 5 in the living room?. Let me know what you guy's think so i can tell her is a brilliant idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 What I want to know is where you got the cases?I need about a half dozen of those myself!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 In the living room? Wife would never go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 WOW -- Thumbs up for the cases and the wife letting you at least put 5 in there. My wife would absolutely say no and those would have to go --- yes honey!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodaSaurus Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 If you have a man cave they are ideal. I was always after a bakers/pattisiers display case myself. Saw one last week but nowhere to put it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Collections Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 What I want to know is where you got the cases?I need about a half dozen of those myself!! Steve2X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublin boy Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Are they available Europe wide Rene, or just Denmark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader101 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 (edited) Very nice indeed, great arrangement.I have a similar setup using the Ikea Detolf display cases. They look great with the lighting that can also be purchased at Ikea. Edited October 24, 2015 by Crusader101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My wife wouldn't go for that, however I do have lighted good sized (50) car wooden & lighted curio cabinets with glass shelves in both my living room and family rooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Those look like museum display cases. There is absolutely no reason not to display those in the living room. Even my wife would go for those. I'd like to find a US source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 A lot of wives need to get a hobby. it's easier to get a display case in the living room if it's shared. That or some guys need to 'grow a pair'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademan Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 lol Ive got a 5 foot by 3 foot display cabinet in the living room that is all 62-65 Nova stuff, models, hot wheels 1/18 etc., between the living and dining room I have a 6 foot tall chine cabinet full of Vintage 68-70 Redline hot wheels, and in the dining room I have a short, longer display case full of 88-98 GM truck Promos. GF doesnt mind much, she knows it makes me happy to display stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) My wife has no problem with me displaying my builds either, just as long as they're in their "designated area". Most of mine are in individual cases stacked a couple high on a 14 foot long window ledge in my basement bar area. But it's quickly filling up & a few of these wall mounted cases would be terrific for adding a ton of display space. If all else fails, these are available from Amazon for $169.00 each. Not near as nice, but they would do in a pinch. Steve Edited October 25, 2015 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar2300 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 What I want to know is where you got the cases?I need about a half dozen of those myself!! Stevei got them from IKEA. It's really for dvd's. But i just add extra shelves... Just and just... A lot of work went in to these. All the led lighting is from my local hardware store. The transformer that came with the led's was only powerfull enough to power 7 bars. So i have also built in a bigger transformer. All the mirrors has been cut by a glazier. And all the (story plates) the plates that cover all the wireing is also cut in my local hardware store. As are the signs on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar2300 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Are they available Europe wide Rene, or just Denmark?i got them from IKEA.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 A lot of wives need to get a hobby. it's easier to get a display case in the living room if it's shared. That or some guys need to 'grow a pair'. Oh All of Our Wives have a Hobby, and it started the day we said "I Do" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 i got them from IKEA. It's really for dvd's. But i just add extra shelves... Just and just... A lot of work went in to these. All the led lighting is from my local hardware store. The transformer that came with the led's was only powerfull enough to power 7 bars. So i have also built in a bigger transformer. All the mirrors has been cut by a glazier. And all the (story plates) the plates that cover all the wireing is also cut in my local hardware store. As are the signs on top Do you happen to remember the name on those?I looked at the Ikea website under "DVD/ CD racks" & am not seeing that particular model.I would probably skip the mirrors & might do something with some rope lighting, bit just the low profile case with a lot of shelves & glass front would be good enough for me.I'll keep looking, but any more info would be great!Thanks! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmvw guy Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) They look like IKEA maybe? I have never seen these before I like the way you have them lighted and labeled. It looks like maybe you could build them in to a wall. Edited October 25, 2015 by rmvw guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar2300 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 Do you happen to remember the name on those?I looked at the Ikea website under "DVD/ CD racks" & am not seeing that particular model.I would probably skip the mirrors & might do something with some rope lighting, bit just the low profile case with a lot of shelves & glass front would be good enough for me.I'll keep looking, but any more info would be great!Thanks! SteveIm am pretty sure thats the name is Bertyby by ikea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeBee Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 We have lots of illuminated glass cabinets in our living and dining rooms, and they're all full of crystal and china. If I had any of my cars upstairs they'd get all busted up anyway. It's bad enough when the twenty-somethings frequenting the premises lately make it down to my man-cave. Funny that the young people don't paw all that glass that's on display and break that...PB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Im am pretty sure thats the name is Bertyby by ikea.Well, I've been looking pretty much every where & it seems that these cabinets are no longer made & supposedly hard to find.Probably because the modelers & diecast collectors are buying them up.I found several different sites with recall information, so I'm assuming that could be part of the reason that we can't get them anymore.What a bummer!They look like just the ticket. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The cases would look great recessed in the wall like a medicine cabinet is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader101 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Well, I've been looking pretty much every where & it seems that these cabinets are no longer made & supposedly hard to find.Probably because the modelers & diecast collectors are buying them up.I found several different sites with recall information, so I'm assuming that could be part of the reason that we can't get them anymore.What a bummer!They look like just the ticket. SteveYes, they were discontinued by Ikea while ago.There are forums out there that pertain to creative use of Ikea cabinets/display cases with additional shelving, lighting, etc, perhaps you could find Bertby cabinets in their For Sale section.I like the Detolf cases...easy to add extra glass shelves and only $65 per cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The cases would look great recessed in the wall like a medicine cabinet is. That's what I would have done with them. Being an ex-drywaller by trade, it would have been right up my alley. & if done correctly, may have even been a selling point for the house. Who doesn't love built in cabinets! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I solved the wife problem. I don't have one. Sounds like a few of you guys either need to trade in, or, unless she makes a substantially larger amount, reminds her who pays the bills. I share the house with my father, who builds airplanes, and we're both looking at some improved display solutions for planes, trains and automobiles. These wouldn't be a bad start. If you like some of the Ikea products, check out the Billy book-cases. Used with glass doors and no-heat LED lighting, they'd make dandy display cases. We actually have a couple of them being used like that right now, and they work well for his cameras, our various bits of Masonic regalia, and some of our antique and vintage books. I can't remember what they're called, but they also make these really nice glass-walled steel cabinets that have a design motif not unlike an early refrigerator. They're a bit much for my budget (around $200,) but they looks great. Lastly, don't forget that building a set of built-in shelves in a case isn't that tough. A simple Danish-modern case can be built with two sheets of birch plywood, iron-on banding, and some Minwax Golden Oak or similar color stain. Other styles can be achieved with some Internet research and a little planning. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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