Collecting Roseville pottery is, for some, a true passion. Discovering a valuable piece to add to a collection is a satisfaction that's hard to even describe. For many, although they have favorites, there's a tendency to showcase a few different collections. And, there are those who coordinate entire rooms around a specific green or blue found in a single Roseville piece.

There are many ways to showcase your cherished pottery collection and a few factors to take into consideration as well. We've put together some of our best decorating tips that work well in any décor.

As much as your pottery collection means to you, there is a far more valuable part of your life that takes priority over everything else: your children. Unfortunately, pottery collections and children aren't always a good combination. If you do have small children, think wall shelving or enclosed display cabinets. If your home's décor is more traditional, wood cabinets are an ideal way for others to admire your pottery collectibles. Properly installed, they're also a safe way to protect your investment.

Glass encased display cabinets are another way to keep your Roseville pottery pieces in view, but protecting them as well. Consider adding a small wattage lamp to ensure every detail is visible. If your cabinet has several shelves, an ideal way of placing your collection includes taller/heavier pieces on the bottom shelf and continuing up, adding smaller pottery pieces as you go. The shelf at eye level is the best way to be sure the smallest pottery pieces are appreciated with the top shelf housing collectibles that fall in size and height somewhere in between the smallest and largest.

There are no hard and fast rules that dictate the way you display your pottery designs, and it often comes down to what you feel looks best in your home. Even showcasing different collections together is acceptable. Ideally, though, you want at least some hint of a theme. Vases displayed together, or maybe similar color schemes, are a great way to define your trend.

If there are no small children in your home, why not use the room itself as your display method? Grouping smaller items on fireplace mantles, coffee or end tables or atop entertainment centers is a beautiful way to showcase your pottery. Keep in mind, those not stored in cases will require dusting - and that means the chances increase of potential damage. It's a judgment call.

In dining rooms, a few of your favorite pieces work as a beautiful centerpiece to your dining table. China cabinets and buffets are two other ways to show off your pottery items. In bedrooms, a few pieces placed on dressers and shelves keep the theme flowing throughout your home. Hallways and foyers are other areas to take advantage of; again, these are high traffic areas and the risk for damage exists anytime a cabinet or hall table is bumped.

And finally, if you're just beginning to develop an interest in collecting Roseville pottery, and wondering where to start, pictured are a few affordable pieces that are perfect for any new beginner. They can be grouped together so that the colors and intricate detailing can play off the others or as separate pieces suitable for any room. Shown in order: Roseville Pottery Apple Blossom Green Bowl, Roseville Pottery Apple Blossom Blue Bowl, and Roseville Pottery Cremona Green Vase.