Choosing a cabinet
for vinyl records and turntable space for passion
Vinyl records are undergoing a real renaissance. The analogue sound is increasingly leading us to discover the pleasure of collecting and listening to vinyl. When our collection starts to grow, proper storage of both the turntable and the analogues themselves becomes important. We suggest how to choose a vinyl record cabinet to ensure they are properly protected.
Keeping vinyl records intact, protected from sunlight, requires proper storage. Similar care should be given to the turntable, which needs protection, if only from dust. Collectors know many methods for organising their collections accumulated over the years. We have put together those that can work in any home, even those with limited space.
Storing vinyl records - how to do it properly?
Vinyl records can make an interesting decoration for a room. Like a carefully arranged bookcase, they are able to reflect the character of the occupant. However, in order to ensure that the collection is properly displayed, it is worth remembering, above all, to arrange the records vertically. This will not only eliminate the risk of pressure that could cause deformation, but also create a visual order that allows for easy browsing of the collection.
How do you store vinyl in your living room? Away from heat sources such as radiators, especially during autumn and winter. Extreme temperatures can have a big impact on the deformation of precious discs, created from delicate plastics. Let's also protect our collection from direct sunlight. High exposure to light can cause the colourful covers to fade over time, losing their original charm, and the discs to deform.
It's also a good idea to surround vinyl records with extra protection by putting them in foil envelopes. This is an excellent way to avoid the micro-damage that standard paper covers can cause. If our collection is not too extensive, we can consider storing it in a special box (a vinyl record organiser will come in handy) or an elegant case.
The ideal vinyl cabinet? One that can be expanded
It is best to place your beloved records in a carefully selected, solid and capacious cabinet, which can withstand the weight of your discs and provide them with a safe environment. In this way, they will provide us with many years of listening to music in top sound quality. We should also remember about the aesthetics of the furniture. It is worth that it blends in with the interior, becoming not only a practical element, but also a decorative heart of the living room, bedroom or study.
When looking for the perfect vinyl cabinet, pay attention to its size. Will it hold all the records we have managed to accumulate so far? And let's not forget about the future. The vinyl collection may soon grow, so it is worth choosing modular furniture that can be quickly expanded if necessary.
The Into system will allow us to assemble a bookcase with practical cabinets of the perfect size for a vinyl collection. The possibility of combining closed and open spaces will help us decide which pieces we want to show to the world and which we want to keep for ourselves. Keeping things tidy will be made easier with special vinyl boxes, available in 3 colours, which will enhance the look of the furniture.
Add variety to your bookcase arrangement - shelves for vinyl records with different diameters
When arranging the space of our flat, let's remember that we don't necessarily need to have a separate piece of furniture for music records. Especially when faced with the challenge of limited space. In such a situation, all you need to do is sort your collection by placing vinyl in vertical organisers. In this way, the vinyl record rack can also serve as a space for books or travel mementos.
Items of various sizes can be displayed in an interesting way with the Ribbon bookcase. If we want freedom of arrangement, we can also use the Balance modular furniture to organise smaller vinyls, which can change its layout at any time. Today it will be a tall cupboard, tomorrow a wide chest of drawers or a bench in the hallway.
If you like personalised solutions, you can think about designing your own bookcase. This is offered by the Creative system, thanks to which you can not only decide on the look of the furniture, but also - place the shelves and cabinets at the right height for the size of your vinyl collection.
Completing the music lover's corner - how to set up a turntable?
We already know how to look after vinyl records, but what about a turntable? When setting up the equipment, make sure it is on a stable and flat surface and - that you have access to a power socket. If not, let's get an extension cord, which we can hide in a special masking trough. A lockable trough with an aesthetically pleasing flap can be found, for example, in the Simple cabinet, the finish of which can be matched to the interior design. The narrower Nest cabinet will also be perfect for displaying the turntable.
If there are small children in the house, we should make sure that the top on which the device is placed is high enough to minimise the risk of knocking down the expensive equipment. Also remember to clean the turntable regularly. A soft cloth and a brush or needle cleaner will suffice for daily care.
Choosing the right furniture for storing vinyl records and a turntable is an important task for every analogue music lover. It is worth considering not only the appearance, size, capacity, sturdy construction or sufficient protection from light and dust, but also the possibility of further expansion of the furniture. In this way, an extension of the collection will not necessarily involve the purchase of a new bookcase, but only the addition of further cabinets and shelves.
