{"id":6636,"date":"2018-05-10T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2018-05-10T14:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=6636"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:33:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T18:33:52","slug":"buffet-sideboard-hutch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/buffet-sideboard-hutch\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffet vs. Sideboard vs. Hutch: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No, you\u2019re not a rule breaker. You might have a sideboard in your dining room or a buffet in your living room, since they&#8217;re very similar and the terms are often used interchangeably, especially depending on where and how they\u2019re used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes down to it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Dining-Room-Sideboards-Buffets\/cat\/234\">sideboards, buffets<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Hutches\/cat\/236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hutches<\/a> share the common goals of providing storage and offering a serving area or a display space. Here are the subtle differences that set them apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-a-buffet-a-sideboard-and-a-hutch\">Buffet vs. Sideboard vs. Hutch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Furniture Piece<\/th><th>Typical Use<\/th><th>Common Features<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Buffet<\/td><td>Dining storage<\/td><td>Long, with drawers and cabinets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sideboard<\/td><td>Versatile storage<\/td><td>Similar to buffet, often lower height<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hutch<\/td><td>Display + storage<\/td><td>Similar to a buffet, often lower height<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Xavier-Solid-Wood-Dining-Buffet\/p\/61663\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-3.png\" alt=\"buffet\" class=\"wp-image-26410\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-3.png 900w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-3-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-3-768x595.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Xavier-Solid-Wood-Dining-Buffet\/p\/61663\"><strong>Buffet<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Adagio-Solid-Wood-Modern-Sideboard\/p\/70149\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-4.png\" alt=\"sideboard\" class=\"wp-image-26411\" style=\"width:auto;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-4.png 900w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-4-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-4-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Adagio-Solid-Wood-Modern-Sideboard\/p\/70149\"><strong>Sideboard<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Wilshire-Mission-Buffet-and-Hutch\/p\/54184\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"hutch\" class=\"wp-image-26407\" style=\"width:auto;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image.png 535w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/image-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Wilshire-Mission-Buffet-and-Hutch\/p\/54184\">Hutch<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-the-difference-between-a-buffet-a-sideboard-and-a-hutch\">Buffet vs. Sideboard vs. Hutch<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746099158108\">What is a Buffet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746099175844\">What is a Sideboard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1746099222901\">What is a Hutch? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#w\">Buffet vs. Sideboard vs. Hutch: How to Choose?<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-consider-your-storage-needs\">Consider Your Storage Needs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-think-about-your-available-space\">Think About Your Available Space<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-decide-how-youll-use-it\">Decide How You\u2019ll Use It<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-match-your-style-decor\">Match Your Style &amp; D\u00e9cor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#shop-amish-made-dining-furniture\">Shop Amish-Made Dining Storage Furniture<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#more-amish-dining-furniture-resources\">More Amish Dining Furniture Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h2 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is a Buffet?<\/h2><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">A buffet is a long, low piece of furniture designed for serving food and storing dining essentials. Traditionally used to lay out a variety of dishes for self-service, buffets offer spacious storage with drawers and cabinets below. Their horizontal design makes them ideal for hosting meals and organizing kitchen or dining room items.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Originating in Sweden, they started as tables used to serve pre-dinner drinks and then developed into \u201csmorgasbord\u201d tables for serving food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular choice for laying out a wide variety of food for self-serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer more space horizontally than vertically, which is more conducive to hosting buffet-style meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typically located in dining rooms, but have become popular in the kitchen for storing and serving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often have medium to long legs that support cabinets or drawers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer plenty of drawer and cupboard space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h2 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is a Sideboard?<\/h2><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">A sideboard is a versatile, low-profile storage cabinet traditionally used in dining rooms to serve food and store dishes. With its narrow depth and short legs, it fits easily in various spaces from hallways to living rooms. When placed in the dining area, it can also be called a buffet.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Originally used to serve food, over time, drawers and cupboards were added to store dishes and other household items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A long, low cabinet often with short legs; some sideboards have cabinets that extend all the way down to the floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow depth allows them to fit in smaller spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Called a buffet when used in the dining room for serving food, displaying dishes, and storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile, can be used in living rooms, dining areas, kitchens, hallways, and foyers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-faq-block\"><div class=\"rank-math-faq-item\"><h2 class=\"rank-math-question\">What is a Hutch? <\/h2><div class=\"rank-math-answer\">A hutch is an upper shelving or cabinet unit placed on top of a lower storage piece like a buffet or sideboard. It adds vertical storage and display space, perfect for showcasing dishes or storing kitchen items. While common in dining rooms, hutches can also bring extra storage to bedrooms, foyers, and home offices.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A hutch is a set of shelves or cabinets added on top of a lower storage unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides added storage and display space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular in the dining room or kitchen, but a hutch is very versatile and can be used as extra storage anywhere from the foyer to bedroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"w\">Buffet vs. Sideboard vs. Hutch: How to Choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-consider-your-storage-needs\"><strong>Consider Your Storage Needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you going to need closed storage for dishes, linens, and other kitchen\/dining items? If you prefer to store such items without everything being on display, all three options come with closed storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like a mixture of closed storage and some display shelves, opt for a hutch that features both. You might want to hide the dishes but display a unique statue of a chicken. Find the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Hutches\/cat\/236\">Amish-made hutch<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Corner-Hutches\/cat\/574\">corner hutch<\/a> from DutchCrafters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-think-about-your-available-space\"><strong>Think About Your Available Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering a limited space, then a <strong>sideboard <\/strong>is a great option. It features slim, closed storage. The <strong>buffet <\/strong>offers wide drawers and cabinets for large dining room storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need storage and\/or display in a large dining area, you might opt for the buffet or hutch to make a statement with more accommodation. Make sure you measure the wall space and carefully compare your available space to the piece&#8217;s dimensions, particularly when purchasing a large hutch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-decide-how-youll-use-it\"><strong>Decide How You\u2019ll Use It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosting large gatherings? A <strong>buffet<\/strong> is ideal for laying out food for self-service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to display china or d\u00e9cor? A <strong>hutch<\/strong> with glass doors offers vertical display space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need versatile storage? A <strong>sideboard<\/strong> works well beyond the dining room \u2014 in living rooms, foyers, or offices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-match-your-style-decor\"><strong>Match Your Style &amp; D\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As always with solid wood, Amish-made furniture from DutchCrafters, you will have a <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">wide variety of options to customize your furniture to match your style. Ou<\/span>r furniture is heirloom quality and&nbsp;American-made. In other words, you are going to have it for a long time, for generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/content\/contact-us\/\">trained furniture specialists<\/a> to ensure you select the perfect wood type and stain for your Amish furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shop-amish-made-dining-furniture\">Shop Amish-Made Dining Storage Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Hutches\/cat\/236\">Amish Hutches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Corner-Hutches\/cat\/574\">Amish Corner Hutches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Dining-Room-Sideboards-Buffets\/cat\/234\">Amish Buffets and Sideboards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-amish-dining-furniture-resources\">More Amish Dining Furniture Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/the-right-fit-for-dinner-a-table-and-chair-sizing-guide\/\">Dining Table and Chair Sizing Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/trestle-table-vs-leg-table-the-pros-and-cons\/\">Trestle Table vs. Leg Table<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/how-to-match-dining-chairs-and-tables\/\">How to Match Dining Chairs and Dining Tables<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"What language do the Amish speak?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. 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There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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