China Hutch outdated??
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Patti kelley
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I have a china hutch that I bought 25 years ago. I have noticed in many decor pictures that the dining space has a buffet and the table/chairs and a few accessories. I have thought of removing the top portion and keeping the buffet with a large picture over it. Is the china hutch old-fashioned? Thank you
7 answers
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My plans for my mom's china cabinet/buffet is to someday paint it and make it my tv stand. Don't know what I will do with the top, however.
Becky P
on Aug 23, 2016
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They really aren't old fashion. Just that many homes lack a dining room and nowhere else to place them. You are correct that many homes with dining rooms use a buffet, which probably were part of china hutch. It's a personal choice. Another thing to consider is that a piece that tall can fall and hurt someone, especially children. Many people and DIY are converting the buffets into TV cabinets. Hutches have been converted into headboards, mounted on walls as curios, etc.
William
on Aug 23, 2016
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I turned the top of one upside down so the opening above the hutch became an open shelf and the two doors were under it. I use it in my small foyer as a storage cabinet. It was just narrow enough to fit without getting in the way of the door.
Linda Santo
on Aug 23, 2016
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Depends what the design is. I've had a two piece china closet for over 40 years -- Broyhill, modern. I painted it in more up to date colors and I wouldn't trade it for anything. (Painted navy blue inside, white outside, clear glass shelves left alone; base has little navy doors.)
Sue
on Aug 24, 2016
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Could you add a picture of the hutch & description of your home style/colors? There are so many options! Do you want it to stay natural wood? Are you opposed to painting it?
C
on Aug 24, 2016
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Some of the older hutches are made of good hardwood and I would not paint it. However, It can be redone to make it more modern. I would look on the Internet at different ones for sale and pay close attention to the details that you might change on yours. Or, someone may want to buy yours then you could replace it. Hubby is in the process of building mine in Amish style. I have a lot of dishes and odds and ends I want to keep on it and in it. I am sure someone would want it. Maybe you just need a change. I get tired of things after a few years and need to redo. : )
IFortuna
on Aug 24, 2016
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Here are some pictures I gathered for you that show how nicely you can maintain the wood of your hutch, while still updating it with paint :-) I included several styles of hutches & different color/wood combinations to give you some ideas
C
on Aug 24, 2016
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