How to Display a Large Hutch

Displaying a large hutch is not an arduous endeavor if you consider its use and the items you want to store in the shelves. A hutch generally has open shelves on the top with cabinet doors on the bottom. This makes it a versatile piece of furniture that works well in almost any room. Displaying it in the proper way ensures that you make the most of this furnishing in your home.

Decorative storage boxes
Unusual baskets
Wall art
Small lamp
Knickknacks

Instructions

- 1
  Angle the hutch to sit in a corner if it is not going to serve as the focal point in the room. If it holds the TV or other media and is the main focus, position it opposite the largest piece of furniture in the room, such as a sofa or a bed.
- 2
  Display decorative storage boxes, such as small treasure chest silverware boxes, on the shelves of the large hutch if the room requires extra storage space. Another option is unusual baskets.
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  Store your collectibles on the shelves of the hutch and in the bottom storage area. Alternate the arrangement every couple of months to display different items if your collection is quite large.
- 4
  Mount decor, such as wall scones, two narrow mirrors or wrought iron scroll work, on either side of the large hutch. This helps balance the large size and draws attention to the furnishing as well.
- 5
  Place an elegant lamp on one of the shelves inside the hutch if the piece is in a foyer or near an entrance or exit of your home. A banker's lamp or one with a crystal base or lampshade adds a classic and formal touch to the area. Position shorter knickknacks, such as porcelain figurines or pillar candles, on both sides of the lamp to provide balance.

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