Enjoying Stylish, Rugged Dish Storage With a Barnwood Hutch

When modern kitchens are pictured on television or in magazines, often what you see is a streamlined, high-gloss room full of gleaming stainless steel appliances and spotless countertops. Often it doesn’t look as if anyone ever has or ever will cook in such a kitchen. But once upon a time, kitchens and dining areas were hubs of activity where friends and family would gather to share meals, swap stories, and generally have a good time together. The spirit of these days gone by can be recaptured with pieces like the Wyoming Reclaimed Barnwood Buffet and Hutch. Its rugged, commanding presence sets the stage for classic kitchen or dining room décor. Barnwood furniture stands in stark contrast to the antiseptic look sported by many of today’s kitchens. The design of this hutch combines boards from barns in the plains of Wyoming with regional wood to create a look that is a fusion of old and new. Having spent ten or more years out in the elements, the barnwood boards are attractively weathered. Exposure to weather and temperature changes gives the wood an attractive patina and unique color variations. Taking advantage of the beauty of barnwood can make for particularly lovely rustic décor in one of the most important areas of your home. Whether you start your redecorating project with a hutch or add one later on, you wind up with a piece that is both attractive and interesting. The rugged outdoor beauty can be incorporated into formal dining rooms or eat-in kitchens. Pairing a hutch with similar furniture creates an inviting eating area that’s perfect for entertaining. And when it comes to functionality, you can rely on the durability of barnwood. Furniture that uses reclaimed boards doesn’t have to go through a natural settling or shifting process. The wood has already been through stretching and shrinking while it was still part of a barn. Therefore, there’s no need to worry about bowing, cracking, or other potential damage from the subtle atmospheric changes that occur indoors throughout the year. Your best dishes remain safe and sound when surrounded by rugged barnwood.