Sell, if u don't like it then no point in keeping it, don't feel guilty, sometimes letting go of things we don't want or need is a good thing. If u sell then someone else will enjoy n appreciate it. :)

If you can sell it then do so, however, I like the bottom and feel that it can be repurposed as a chest in a foyer or something like that.

I am all for repurposing/recycling. I think you should take it to your new home. You may find a perfect spot for it. It does not have to be for china. You could remove the glass doors and make it a cocktail/wine bar or put it in a bedroom and use it for quilts and linens. Once you decide the purpose you can then think about painting and new hardware.

It looks beautiful, but if it's not your style then try to sell it. It'd be a shame to paint it.

not sure how much you'd get for it, which always makes keeping it seem like a better idea.

you might store the top, and use the base, its what a lot of folks are doing these days.

My china hutch doesn't match our table either, but it's an heirloom from my wife's family. Yours looks like it was made w/ a craftsmanship you'd be hard-pressed to find for less than $10K.

DesignUnplugged llc, Thank you for the great advice. I do love this hutch but the dining room table I am taking with me is farmhouse-style. I would like to use the hutch to display some blue and white ginger jars. Would it be inappropriate to place it in the foyer near the dining room? These are photos of how the sellers have the dining room decorated. I do have a grandfather clock to place where theirs is as well. I also considered locating the hutch in the living room but I have a large Asian armoire that I planned to put there. So many wonderful decisions to make!

As much as I don't want such heavy traditional furniture in my own home, that looks like a nice piece. I would never paint it, and I would try to find somewhere to place it in your new home. You won't be able to sell it for much, sadly, used furniture is worse than cars as far as resale. So I would keep it.

Need to understand a little further. Photos helps immensely.

is the Asian armoire going to house the TV in a similar manner to the sellers layout?

What is available space wise to the right of the dining table in the photo? is it a large windowless wall that would allow a large furniture item?

The china cabinet you have looks too overwhelming for the entry given the proximity to the door and sidelight. My opinion it would feel like you had no where else for it. Although placing th ginger jars in it n a generic foyer is a nice idea.

I think with the add of your Asian armoire to the story, it's a terrific idea to have the ginger jars displayed in a cabinet of similar scale. ties the Asian inspiration together in a few places through the house.

If the armoire is not for TV, could it work as a hall closet at entry with the ginger jars displayed in the Dining room or living room?

DesignUnplugged llc, I soo appreciate your input. The Asian cabinet will not house a TV. There is a family room off the kitchen which we will use for TV watching. So, your idea about putting the Asian armoire in the entry is a great idea. We have travelled a lot and have wonderful items from our travels that we love to display.

If I were you I would keep it and paint it in a more modern way. Perhaps white or a nice grey? It is absolutely a beautiful cabinet, I wouldn't sell it. You won't get what it's worth!

Good we're making progress. Can the china cabinet and ginger jars fit behind dining table and relate the Asian details? One of your photos appears this might work.

Ultimately the answer to your original cabinet appears to take the China cabinet to the new house. It seems It will integrate and display a valued collection in a new way.

All great ideas! Thank you for your input!

DesignUnplugged llc, here is a photo to the right of the dining room table so you can see the space. The photo shows

the sellers furnishings. I have also attached a photo of the Asian cabinet which may be too large for the foyer. I think your idea of displaying ginger jars in china cabinet in dining room may work. I guess if it doesn't we will just be moving it around!!

Take it with you. It's a lovely piece to display your collections. If you find out later that you prefer something different, you can sell it then.

So building on progress, see how the pieces layout and influence the first impressions of guests entering the front door. Starting to tell your story in a strong way. That's good.

With the cabinet /jars in dining room, and assuming a rectangular farm table, try the table parallel to the china cabinet. Add an elongated, somewhat open chandelier to anchor the table. If the can light does not center up on the table it might be possible to move the box if joist run the right way OR you can find a Real candelabra or glass art piece to hang and redirect the can fixture (appears to be adjustable) to highlight the glass element and table. This second option requires no electrical work assuming the can can be aimed toward the art piece. Of course a properly sized rug will anchor the space properly as the overall floor tile and open plan encourage the furniture to float a bit too much in the dining alcove.

one add thought, jars featured one per panel would look more "gallery like" i.s. on each shelf center a jar in the width of the door glass panel. Don't feel you have to fill every panel. Keep taller ones near bottom and somewhat symmetrical in the overall layout for inherent balance. also a trio of various sizes in related color or pattern can look good crossing at the center door or with tall to the outside and smaller moving to center on an angle or in a cluster on the far left or right door panels.

Sell it, not worth the effort to paint. China hutches were made in the millions and worth very little. Not even worth moving it....

It looks like you will have plenty of room in your new home..if you really want to use it and have some help to try it in different spots...you can always sell it later... usually people find a new home an opportunity to get rid of all the things you really don't need and love...and to get a fresh start...so this is a time to assess if you want to keep things that just take up space in order to store and display things you may not really use or need...without seeing your home and furniture it is difficult to suggest if this piece works aesthetically with your other things..or where it would work...just one thing to consider ...in order to make it feel as modern as possible don't fill it up with lots of things...only display a few very special items...the one thing that makes it feel more like kitchen than living room is it appears to have doors on the bottom...drawers would be better for living room use

Hi Christina, I did end up keeping the china cabinet and I am so glad I did!

I would keep it and repurpose it. In our home, most of our wood furniture doesn’t match like a “set”, but the colors of the pieces are in the same “medium” range. A beautiful piece is never outdated, especially if it is useful.

That is a beautiful china cabinet. You made the right choice by keeping it. Looks great in your room!

It does look good and you made the right choice keeping it. I looked back at what I said two years ago about selling it and not moving it,,, I was wrong. I think I said that because I have moved mine at least 10 times over the years, but still have it....

Can you tell me the name of your china cabinet. I purchased a repainted one just like yours. Just trying to find info on it. Year possibly. tstuckeywaxmelts@yahoo.com. Thank You

I have a similar piece with China also silverware that goes with the collection that just sits and everywhere I have lived its just too big and inherited. Any thoughts?

Terri Stuckey, I don't know the manufacturer. I have had this cabinet for over 25 years. I bought it new in Miami with a matching cherry table and chairs.