You can also set the silverware on a napkin in front of the china, plus add a teacup on a saucer. Hang the plates on the wall above the hutch or set tea cups on a shelf in the hutch if you want to display your china in a new way.
Think about putting the majority of dishes on 1 shelf near the bottom so they don’t take over the whole decorative space. You may want to display dishes that are all the same color if the hutch has glass doors or panels.
If you’re not sure what colors you want, start with an object you love and use that to build your color scheme. Use the same color or theme already present in your dining room for a cohesive look.
Just pick a couple of large pieces that you love. Place them in various places on different shelves and add other smaller items in between. Leave some extra space around the items so the display won’t be visually overwhelming. Display large or unique items front and center. Or, set them on a stack of books so they are higher than the other pieces.
Also, balance the area. You don’t want to put several large pieces next to each other on 1 shelf and then have another shelf with all tiny objects. That will look unbalanced. Instead, make sure to scatter your large and small objects throughout to make it more visually appealing.
When creating vignettes, use 3 items to create visual balance. They can be 3 different objects, 3 different styles, or 3 different colors.
For instance, if you chose a blue and white theme for your china cabinet, you may have an issue if the rest of the room is a clashing purple. Make the hutch blend in with the space by using the same styles and colors used in the rest of the room.
Adding too much on top can make the whole thing feel too cluttered. Plus, the items up there will likely just get dusty.
Don’t go overboard. A few touches here and there is more than enough to celebrate a holiday.
You’ll likely need a phillip’s head screwdriver for the task.
Some primers don’t require sanding, but check the package before deciding not to sand.
