Styling Old Desk and Hutch

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Hi! We have a lot of inherited furniture pieces and I'm trying to figure out how to make them work in our home. I want our home to still look stylish, but all of this furniture has sentimental meaning for my husband so I really want to incorporate it rather than just making a trip to Ikea for new stuff.

Any thought on styling this desk/hutch? We already have an "office" desk so I was thinking of maybe using this in the kitchen somehow?

Open to all suggestions!

Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Kitchen, family room, living room - wherever you have space. I would display with photos, plants, whatever you already own, no need to run out and buy items. It is a lovely piece, lucky you!

Elizabeth Dion · Answer

Don't know if your husband would be open to this or not; I would paint the piece with chalk paint, distress it some and set it up for use as a coffee bar in your kitchen.

Diana · Answer

Don't paint that beautiful wood! But a coffee bar/beverage bar is a great idea. Great place for cook books too.

Becky Brown · Answer

I go back and forth on painting the wood. I would like to at least switch out the hardware and saw off the little railings in front of the shoes. Anyone know where I could find some tall baskets to fit in those awkward shelves??

Paula · Answer

I would change out the handles for something a bit more modern. It's a small change but it can really update the look. Also if you stack the books horizontally so they're on they're or sides. Organize based on color of the binding and size

Karen Merritt3 · Answer

I agree with Elizabeth. Chalk paint and distressing would look great.

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