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What to put in a china hutch?

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AJ92411
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What to put in a china hutch?

We bought this beautiful china hutch, but I really don't want to put china in it!! Anyone have ideas for what else to put in a china hutch besides china and knick-knacks?

TIA!!

Posted 7/9/13 10:29 AM
 
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ANR1211
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What to put in a china hutch?

Just out of curiosity - why did you buy a china hutch if you're not going to use it for china?

In my hutch, we have china, crystal, and a sterling silver tea set. I don't know anyone who doesn't have any of those things in their hutch - sorry!

Posted 7/9/13 11:58 AM
 

cityandbeachmom
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

I only have one place setting displaced. The other 11 quadrants have one piece each. I don't like it to be too cluttered. I have a huge piece of coral, a statue, fancy tea kettle, wedding bouquet and tiara. Random pieces. Hutches are so traditional, so I wanted to give it a modern twist. I keep the china in the buffet.

Posted 7/9/13 12:34 PM
 

AJ92411
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

Posted by ANR1211

Just out of curiosity - why did you buy a china hutch if you're not going to use it for china?

In my hutch, we have china, crystal, and a sterling silver tea set. I don't know anyone who doesn't have any of those things in their hutch - sorry!



Good question!

We actually bought it second hand from Craig's list, and it was part of the set.. she wouldn't sell us only the table. At the time I thought it was great but now that I'm thinking more about it, the less I want to use it for China! ha!

Posted 7/9/13 1:12 PM
 

Jugglemom
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

Posted by AJ92411

Posted by ANR1211

Just out of curiosity - why did you buy a china hutch if you're not going to use it for china?

In my hutch, we have china, crystal, and a sterling silver tea set. I don't know anyone who doesn't have any of those things in their hutch - sorry!



Good question!

We actually bought it second hand from Craig's list, and it was part of the set.. she wouldn't sell us only the table. At the time I thought it was great but now that I'm thinking more about it, the less I want to use it for China! ha!



Honestly, why don't you try to sell it? I feel like the look of dining "set" is a little bit dated. I would try to get maybe a unique sideboard or china cabinet in a different color or something.

Posted 7/9/13 1:28 PM
 

Otherme
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

how about photos, groupings of books with cool/funky bookends, cool bowls, colorful glasswear etc.

you can make it less traditional by putting unique items in it instead of china

Posted 7/9/13 5:00 PM
 

NewlyMrs
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

We actually bought a china hutch, or at least I'm assuming it is because it has that groove at the back of the glass shelves.
I like it & we needed something for our TV electronics. We have a 2 story great-room, so a small cabinet would have gotten lost.
so at the bottom shelf are the cable/electronic boxes.

Then I have photos
Then I have some of my Lenox, a Brooklyn Bridge, etc.

Posted 7/9/13 10:00 PM
 

femalej
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

what about alcohol? turn it into your little liquor/wine nook

Posted 7/10/13 9:34 AM
 

AJ92411
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

Thanks for the great ideas everyone!!! Loving the liquor idea!! And also the books/cool bowls etc! I'll post pics once I get it all set up Chat Icon

Posted 7/10/13 4:54 PM
 

charon54
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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

I have three place settings of my china in mine, not the whole set, kinda off set (2 in the bottom and one in the middle on second shelf).

I have a picture frame set of wedding photos. I have a section with my tiara, our wedding ring boxes, our champagne flutes, and our program from our wedding.

I have a Limoges plate we got from France in it. And two cake stands (one Mikasa/one Lenox).

Posted 7/10/13 9:00 PM
 

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Re: What to put in a china hutch?

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Posted 7/11/13 1:04 PM
 
 

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