As a European living in North America, when someone mentions the word 'hutch' I automatically think of one of those little wooden homes that guinea pigs live in.
There are two rooms, one, which is private, and the other, which has chicken wire at the front.
But in North America, the hutch is better known as the kitchen variety, which serves a number of purposes.
They come in various styles, traditional and contemporary, and serve several functions, mainly in the kitchen or dining area.
They are used for storing crockery or cutlery, and all the tableware materials like tablecloths and napkins.
The surface acts as extra counter space, and is very useful, especially in the smaller kitchen or dining area.
They are also used as a piece of display furniture, showing off the best porcelain or china.
My great grandfather was a carpenter, and made one, which is presently in the home of my mother.
It is a grand example of artistic craftwork, and serves all the functions previously mentioned.
So, they don't only belong in the largest and grandest of homes, but also in the humble surroundings of a family home.
Coming in all shapes and sizes, there is one to fit a grand mansion in Hollywood, and also the smaller apartment in London.
When utilized efficiently, hutches can fit into almost any kitchen, providing vital storage space for all those kitchen items.
Instead of keeping fine china in the attic or basement, it can be displayed in the glass-fronted section.
If space allows, the countertop could also be used for ornaments such as fancy glasses, mugs, flower vases, picture frames, or just about anything that would serve to adorn the room.
The space beneath the counter, which may contain drawers, can house cutlery and kitchen utensils.
Tablemats, cruet sets and other table necessities can also find a home here.
In the cupboards, can be stored all manner of kitchen or dining room items, such as serving crockery, a crock-pot, even small electrical appliances such as mixers and blenders.
In one home I had, I also used my hutch to store food items like dry goods and canned foods.
Depending on your particular vision of what a hutch actually is, you may assume that it is for use only in a larger home, such as the country house or large cottage.
But this would be underestimating the value of this piece of furniture.
They come in various styles, some to suit the mansion or elaborate home, but there are those available that very easily suit the modern kitchen, or even a small kitchen space.
In apartments and even some homes and condominiums the space can be quite compact, and because of its versatility, one can be used very efficiently in a very small area.
The humble hutch is indeed an excellent example of one style of furniture that serves a multitude of purposes, and is at home in any family space.
There are two rooms, one, which is private, and the other, which has chicken wire at the front.
But in North America, the hutch is better known as the kitchen variety, which serves a number of purposes.
They come in various styles, traditional and contemporary, and serve several functions, mainly in the kitchen or dining area.
They are used for storing crockery or cutlery, and all the tableware materials like tablecloths and napkins.
The surface acts as extra counter space, and is very useful, especially in the smaller kitchen or dining area.
They are also used as a piece of display furniture, showing off the best porcelain or china.
My great grandfather was a carpenter, and made one, which is presently in the home of my mother.
It is a grand example of artistic craftwork, and serves all the functions previously mentioned.
So, they don't only belong in the largest and grandest of homes, but also in the humble surroundings of a family home.
Coming in all shapes and sizes, there is one to fit a grand mansion in Hollywood, and also the smaller apartment in London.
When utilized efficiently, hutches can fit into almost any kitchen, providing vital storage space for all those kitchen items.
Instead of keeping fine china in the attic or basement, it can be displayed in the glass-fronted section.
If space allows, the countertop could also be used for ornaments such as fancy glasses, mugs, flower vases, picture frames, or just about anything that would serve to adorn the room.
The space beneath the counter, which may contain drawers, can house cutlery and kitchen utensils.
Tablemats, cruet sets and other table necessities can also find a home here.
In the cupboards, can be stored all manner of kitchen or dining room items, such as serving crockery, a crock-pot, even small electrical appliances such as mixers and blenders.
In one home I had, I also used my hutch to store food items like dry goods and canned foods.
Depending on your particular vision of what a hutch actually is, you may assume that it is for use only in a larger home, such as the country house or large cottage.
But this would be underestimating the value of this piece of furniture.
They come in various styles, some to suit the mansion or elaborate home, but there are those available that very easily suit the modern kitchen, or even a small kitchen space.
In apartments and even some homes and condominiums the space can be quite compact, and because of its versatility, one can be used very efficiently in a very small area.
The humble hutch is indeed an excellent example of one style of furniture that serves a multitude of purposes, and is at home in any family space.