There are quite a few small differences between these two
special pieces of furniture. Here are a
few: •
While both may feature glass doors, the doors on
a hutch are usually quite smaller. •
China cabinets do not have detachable pieces,
whereas hutches typically consist of two separate pieces. The lower part of a hutch usually comes with
a set of drawers used for cutlery or other objects. •
Hutches are much less formal than china
cabinets. •
China cabinets do not have serving areas.
If done correctly, your china cabinet can be a work of
art. When designing your cabinet divide
it into three sections - left, middle and right side. Most china cabinets come with three shelves
and it is a good idea to coordinate each shelf with similar groupings. If your cabinet has a light on the inside at
the top, I recommend displaying your crystal items on the top shelf. The middle of the second shelf is your focal
point. I recommend displaying a complete
place setting of your china. On either
side display other items that match your place setting. On the bottom shelf, place a few key pieces
from your china set - such as a gravy boat or a set of salt and pepper
shakers.
Here is an image of a well-designed china cabinet -
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