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51 Sideboard Buffets for Stylish Dining Room Organization

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Sideboard buffets are a classic piece of furniture that has continued to evolve to meet modern style needs – and if you don't have one, you might be missing out. A sideboard buffet is a low-profile cabinet used to store everyday tableware or special-occasion tableware. The tabletop portion is traditionally used to hold various food dishes so that guests can more easily serve themselves, although it also makes an attractive platform for decorations. We've collected 51 sideboard buffets in every size and style so you can find the perfect design for your next dinner gathering.

White and Red Teak Sideboard Buffet: Inside of this attractive four-door sideboard buffet is two adjustable shelves, allowing plenty of space to stash away your favorite tableware and even large serving dishes. Select from a curated range of finish options to suit your interior theme. Lightweight MDF buffets like this one do not have to become a permanent part of your dining room decor – this piece can easily be moved to a living room, office, or bedroom as your storage needs change over time.

Mid-Century Solid Wood Sideboard Buffet: Framed in solid poplar wood with a traditional mahogany finish, this gorgeous mid-century design is a sturdy investment piece. This buffet includes two spacious cabinets with cord cutouts, allowing electronics to be stored inside if needed. Three drawers in the center allow space to store smaller items like napkins, cutlery, and other dining room essentials.

Acacia Sideboard Buffet With Marble Top: Solid wood and genuine marble make this buffet a lifetime investment. The design draws from mid-century modern influences made exceptional through the beauty of its rich wood grain and dazzling brass-finished hardware. The marble top makes this piece perfect for use as a true buffet, able to display all of your side dishes for serving – durable enough to handle the wear and tear of all your most cherished dinner gatherings.

Wood Sideboard Buffet Table with Grey Drawers: A charming gradient of drawers help to modernize this mid-century inspired buffet table design. This piece is constructed from a mixture of solid rubberwood and engineered wood for durability at an extremely accessible price point.

Retro Sideboard Buffet: Rounded edges make this sideboard buffet stand out as an instant statement piece with playful retro flair. At just 15 inches deep, this shallow design is well-suited for smaller dining rooms that could still benefit from the added storage of its spacious cabinets and drawers. Select from four bold yet easy-to-coordinate colorways.

Black and Walnut Slatted Sideboard Buffet: Beautiful dark walnut laminate gives this substantial buffet a high-end look while remaining approachably priced. This piece features slatted cabinet doors that immediately capture the eye, with four hardware-free drawers providing organization possibilities for smaller items. The charcoal black top and legs lend a pop of contrast that allows this piece to fit in with a range of interior themes from mid-century to industrial to rustic and more.

Suar and Okume Sideboard Buffet: High-end veneers from suar and okume wood paint a dazzling scene across the cabinets of this dramatic sideboard by Urbia. Each cabinet door opens to reveal short shelves within, some compartments outfitted with cord cutouts to suit a range of storage needs.

Small Sideboard Buffet With Wine Storage: Smaller sideboards like this one are commonly called “servers” – and because this piece stands at 36 inches tall, it does provide extremely convenient access to the tabletop for serving drinks or snacks. This piece features a built-in wine storage rack and hangers for wine glasses within the cabinet, making it especially well-suited for use as a small home bar.

Small Buffet Server Sideboard with Faux Marble: Wine bottle storage, two cabinets, and a small drawer allow this inexpensive buffet server to accommodate all of your drink and dining needs. The legs are finished in glossy brass and the top is finished in faux marble for a luxurious higher-end look.

Black and Wood Modern Sideboard Buffet: High-contrast design makes this sideboard buffet a true statement piece and a worthy focal point for the dining room. The black upper portion is finished in grey on black pinstripes for a contemporary look, the bottom half finished in walnut veneers with mid-century flair.

Faux Black Marble Sideboard Buffet: Marble-like detailing gives this low sideboard buffet an exceptionally rich and luxurious look. A cabinet flanks each end, and a drawer pulls out from the top center. Below the drawer, two doors open to reveal a smaller cubby storage area. This piece sits on black-finished metal legs that cut a sharp modern profile.

Art Deco Buffet Sideboard: Available as part of the Gatsby collection by TOV Furniture, this sophisticated buffet table blends Art Deco vibes with sleek contemporary appeal. The framing is built from solid acacia wood in a dark black finish, the cabinet doors fronted in tempered glass with brass accents.

Rose Gold and Black Buffet Sideboard: Rose gold metal hardware pops against the rich black finish of this compact buffet sideboard. The cabinets open to reveal storage for tableware and a five bottle wine rack, the two drawers equipped with quiet glides for a smoother storage experience. Use this piece to complement a smaller dining room or pair multiples together to increase storage space as needed.

Steel Blue Sideboard Buffet Table: The unique Dang Console by Blu Dot offers a chic modern style in addition to smart forward-thinking functionality. The perforated section on the cabinet allows for remote controls to be used on any electronics inside – great for any smart home devices or music players you might use in the dining room. Brass hardware pops against the muted blue finish.

Industrial Metal Sideboard Buffet: With its riveted metal details, mesh cabinet faces, and weathered wood-look shelving, this sideboard buffet is a natural fit for industrial or rustic interior themes. The transparency and openness of the storage is ideal for holding attractive tableware that longs to be displayed.

Industrial Wood Sideboard Buffet with Mirror: This sideboard buffet features a unique combination of materials that make it perfect for rustic, farmhouse, and industrial interior themes – upgraded with a sleek contemporary touch thanks to the addition of mirrors. The mirrored cabinet faces reflect light to help the surrounding room feel brighter and bigger.

Modern Black Mirrored Buffet Sideboard: Mirrored surfaces add a pop of glamour to this sleek and sophisticated modern buffet table, a distressed pattern decorating alternating mirrors with subtle grunge appeal. Thin metal legs provide dependable stability while helping the overall profile feel more streamlined.

Mirrored Buffet Sideboard With Gold Trim: Glossy mirrors decorate every surface of this substantial sideboard buffet, including the sides and the practical glass top. The framing between the mirror panels is finished in gold – also available in blue and silver to suit a wider range of decor themes.

Antique White Sideboard Buffet with Mirrored Doors: This mirrored sideboard buffet takes a more traditional approach with its trellis accents and antique white finish. The tiered design lends additional visual interest, making the silhouette more eye-catching while presenting interesting arrangement possibilities for any decor or dishes on the top.

Antique White Buffet Sideboard: An open lower shelf gives this classic buffet console more opportunities for decorative display. Four small drawers sit between the cabinets, allowing for expert organization of small dining accessories and silverware. Consider opting for a piece like this one if you’re working with a bright yet traditional dining room decor theme.

Lightly Distressed Buffet Sideboard: Ideal for breezy farmhouse and cottage chic interior themes, this buffet console captures a vintage look due to its antique white finish and traditional turned legs. Windowpane cabinet faces allow a clear look into each side cabinet and the spacious lower shelf allows for open display. Two drawers sit at the center to hide away essentials.

Gold and Antique White Sideboard Buffet: The brilliant Elora Cabinet by Gus Modern feels classic and contemporary all at once. The rich creamy finish is complemented by a pair of brass-plated handles that stretch smoothly from the top to the bottom of each cabinet. Inside, four spacious shelf compartments provide ample room for storage.

Mandala Vintage White Sideboard Buffet: This solid wood sideboard buffet is gently carved with an intricate mandala design, each one centered by an equally ornate handle. A distressed white finish gives the entire buffet the graceful sophistication of a well-worn antique.

Solid Wood Rustic Sideboard Buffet: Built from solid poplar wood and finished with white oak veneers, this highly distressed sideboard buffet would look right at home in a rustic or farmhouse dining room. Behind the decoratively paneled doors, the interior features two shelves and two hidden drawers.

Contemporary White Sideboard Buffet with Shelves: Bright, white, and refreshing – this breezy sideboard is easy to coordinate and even easier to enjoy. Use the closed central cabinet to store away essentials and allow your most beautiful items to shine in the glass-faced side cabinets.

Minimalist White Buffet Sideboard: High-gloss white lacquer surfaces allow this sideboard buffet to fit easily within even the most cleanly curated modern interiors. Adjustable glass shelves ensure an equally sleek interior appearance.

Modern White Tanami Sideboard Buffet: Wavy textural detailing transforms this minimalistic white sideboard buffet into a distinctive canvas where light and shadow plays across the surface. This piece is available in two sizes and is also available in a foggy grey.

Woud Black and White Buffet Sideboard: The fresh and contemporary Virka sideboard is the result of collaboration between two Danish design studios, MOAKK and Røpke Design. This piece features sliding doors that suit small spaces well, with one door decorated in simple stripes for added decorative appeal. The cabinet is raised on a simple black frame for a breezy look.

Brass Detail Buffet Sideboard Server: White wood-patterned cabinet doors stand in dramatic contrast to the clean black exterior, both finishes complemented by the luxurious addition of brass hardware. Inside, eight individual cubbies make it easy to store your favorite tableware without too much stacking, which can help preserve the finish on your more delicate investments.

High Gloss White and Gold Sideboard Buffet: Radiant gold and glossy white lacquer make this large sideboard really shine – both literally and figuratively. This glamorous cabinet design is also available in grey and black.

White Buffet Sideboard with Wood Handles: The bold diamond-shaped wood handles make this sideboard buffet a subtle statement piece that allows for plenty of fun decoration and coordination possibilities. This piece measures at a substantial 63 inches in width to make up for its space-saving shallow depth, supported by a strong iron frame in white.

Minimalist Sideboard Buffet Table: Clean white cabinets are framed by a wood shell that continues upward, forming a subtle lip around the sides and back – this unique design choice frames your decor or your side dishes in a chic and attractive way. This piece would be a fitting addition to any minimalist or Scandinavian dining room theme.

Lundia Minimalist White Buffet Sideboard: This sideboard is part of the modular Fuuga furniture collection by Harri Helorinne and Jarkko Kallio – a sideboard that can be paired with other pieces in the collection or used beautifully on its own. Sculpted solid oak legs elevate the minimalistic white cabinet both visually and aesthetically, transforming a simple composition into a work of art that captures attention from every angle.

White Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet: Mid-century modern vibes meet Scandinavian simplicity with this beautiful sideboard buffet. The edges are raised around the sides to frame your dinner spread while preventing small objects from rolling away.

White Sideboard Buffet with Cubby: Enjoy a wide variety of storage possibilities with this useful sideboard. Use the drawers to organize smaller items, the cabinets to store dishes, the open wood-contrast cubby to organize baskets or display decor – everything has its place.

Light Finished Contemporary Sideboard Buffet: Diagonally-cut cabinet doors beautifully capture the geometric decor trend while still allowing this sideboard buffet to maintain an easy-to-coordinate sense of subtlety. This piece features adjustable wood shelves within and includes open cubby storage for easier access to your most-used accessories.

Muuto Reflect Buffet Sideboard: This beautifully crafted sideboard by Søren Rose Studio is inspired by Scandinavian days, the cabinet doors creatively sculpted into concave shapes to play with the light that falls across them. This piece stands on solid oak legs, the body finished in elegant oak veneers.

Light Wood Modern Sideboard Buffet: Tall, black-finished legs elevate the Array sideboard cabinet so that it can maintain a streamlined appearance while remaining at a functional height. This architecturally-inspired design is the work of Danish furniture design studio Says Who.

Modern Oak Sideboard Buffet Server: The beauty of solid oak takes center stage with this well-crafted sideboard buffet, the cabinets framed in black metal for a clean modern pop. This sideboard is made by Belgium-based furniture company Ethnicraft, an outfit devoted to sustainability and ethical sourcing for the solid wood that goes into each durable home accent.

Solid Oak Buffet Sideboard Server: Thomas Jenkins and Sverre Uhnger created the Edel cabinet for use as a sophisticated wine bar, with bottle storage and stemware racks built into the left half. On the right half, open shelving allows space to store other tableware, making this server suitable for use as a dual-purpose sideboard buffet.

Faux Shagreen Sideboard Buffet Table: Real shagreen is made from the hide of certain aquatic animals like sharks and stingrays, a material prized for its dimensional color and rich texture. This unique sideboard buffet is finished in an impressive faux version as an animal-friendly alternative. Brass hardware completes the luxurious look.

Muuto Enfold Sideboard Buffet Server: Thomas Bentzen designed the Enfold Sideboard in 2018, using unconventional materials to create an especially distinctive dining room accent. This cabinet is made from textural lacquered steel that folds around from the back and toward the front, framed by a solid oak tabletop and lower platform for smart contrast. Select from three colorways.

Black Sideboard Buffet with Marble Top: With its beautiful genuine Carrara marble top, this substantial credenza by Egg Collective would make a wonderful sideboard buffet for serving your most cherished guests. Inside, adjustable shelves allow for flexible storage.

Black and Oak Buffet Sideboard: Hardware-free construction allows the solid oak cabinet faces to showcase their fine wood grain in all its glory. Outside, a rich black finish provides a pop of contrast. This piece is constructed from solid oak throughout, designed by Alain Van Havre for sustainability-focused furniture brand Ethnicraft.

Woven Cane Sideboard Buffet Server: Charlotte Høncke designed the Be My Guest bar cabinet with beverages in mind, but the wide open interior compartment and lipped tray top make this piece perfect for use as a compact sideboard buffet or server as well. The exterior is crafted from woven cane for a bright and breezy look, trimmed in matte black for striking contrast.

Solid Walnut Sideboard Buffet: Nathan Yong created the Line credenza to bring a slice of nature into urban homes, its body crafted from thin strips of wood for a sense of lightness that balances the object’s substantial form. Because of the slatted body, you can place remote-control devices inside. Select from three finishes to best suit your dining room theme.

Natural Seagrass and Wood Sideboard Buffet: Seagrass drawer faces give this gorgeous sideboard a chic coastal vibe, each one outfitted with a leather pull for subtle rustic undertones. If used as a sideboard buffet, drawers can have some upsides – multiple small stacks of tableware can be placed in each drawer, making it easy to sort different styles and grab the pieces you need at a glance.

Rattan-Faced Sideboard Buffet Cabinet: This refreshingly simple sideboard features cabinets and drawers faced with handwoven rattan, all encased in clean white salt-washed veneers. Brass handles and a brass base lend a glamorous glimmer.

Solid Oak Extra Long Sideboard Buffet: Decorate with the natural beauty of solid oak with the Ligna sideboard buffet by Ethnicraft. This piece features four cabinets and four drawers for a composition that measures just over 86 total inches in width – a simple yet substantial choice for large dining rooms.

Nelson Mid Century Modern Sideboard Buffet: Designed by George Nelson in 1952, the gorgeous Thin Edge Buffet retains its timeless charm and adaptability all these years later. This true mid-century modern accent is still produced today, using 85% recycled materials and beautiful sustainably-sourced veneers. Choose from light ash, medium walnut, or dramatically-grained palisander wood finishes.

Finn Juhl Sideboard Buffet: Perhaps one of the more famous cabinet designs in the world, Finn Juhl’s iconic credenza captivates the imagination just as much today as it did when first introduced in 1955. Although this piece is a common fixture in living rooms, its adjustable shelves and beautiful gradient-colored drawers work perfectly for organizing everyday tableware.


20 Painted Buffets to Inspire Your Next DIY Project

The buffet is a great place to start any dining room makeover. Whether you're planning to give an existing piece a refresh, or you're on the hunt for something to transform on a budget, painting your dining room buffet or sideboard is an easy way to update your space.

The buffet is a versatile, sturdy piece of furniture typically used for storage of dinnerware, table linens and other items. It also serves as a great place to display your favorite home decor or lay out serving dishes during meal-time. Because buffets often act as an anchor piece in a space, they present a great opportunity to make a statement and set the tone for the rest of the room.

If you're anything like us, before beginning a home project you turn to the internet for for inspiration, so we thought it might be helpful to round up some of our favorite buffet makeovers to get your creative wheels turning. The projects below have been graciously shared with us over the last couple of years by the Jolie Community and all have been completed using Jolie products. Keep scrolling for 20 different buffet makeovers in a range of different colors, finishes and styles to inspire your next project.

Photo via Second Chances by Misty

1. This piece was updated by furniture artist Second Chances by Misty using Jolie Paint in Sage. The buffet was lightly distressed before sealing with Clear Finishing Wax and White Wax. Using colored finishing waxes to highlight carved details or recessed areas can add depth and interest to your piece.

Photo via Backstory Home

2. Backstory Home gave this vintage Hepplewhite buffet a fresh new look using Jolie Paint in Misty Cove. Applying a light, neutral color to is a great way to brighten up dark wood pieces while maintaining a classic look. Check out our Traditional Style Guide for more classic color ideas.

Photo via Lemondrops Reclaimed

3. "I’ve been dying to try Classic Navy by Jolie Paints for some time now, and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint," Lemondrops Reclaimed said of their color choice, "True to it’s name, it’s classic, timeless and will definitely be one of my go-to blues." We love the way the natural wood legs provide the perfect amount of casual to this classic look.

Photo via Vintage Furniture Reclaimed

4. Vintage Furniture Reclaimed updated this antique J.K. Rishel sideboard using a custom mix of Jolie Paint in Swedish Grey and Verdigris. Mixing a custom color is a great option when you need to match other elements in the room, such as fabric or accessories. In this case, the blue ceramics, painted oars and scenic paintings combine for a perfectly coastal look.

Photo via The Painted Epicurean

5. Switching out the hardware on vintage items is an easy way to to take your makeover to the next level. The Painted Epicurean added ceramic knobs to this vintage piece after painting with Jolie Paint in Swedish Grey, which really brightens up the whole piece.

Photo via Shannon Lynn Studio

6. Jolie Retailer Shannon Lynn Studio used a custom mix of Jolie Paint in Santorini and Noir to give this petite sideboard new life. Instead of painting the top, a walnut stain was applied before sealing with Jolie Varnish in Low-Luster for added protection - the wood contrasts beautifully with the navy finish!

Photo via Vintage Apple Designs

7. Vintage Apple Designs used Jolie Paint in Legacy to transform this clean-lined buffet. The smooth finish makes the piece feel fresh and modern. Check out our Tips for Applying a Smooth Finish for details on how to recreate this look. Jolie Paint and Varnish can also be applied using a paint sprayer for an ultra smooth finish.

Photo via The Cottage Studio Chick

8. This piece by The Cottage Studio Chick is another great example of how to mix wood tones with painted finishes. Most of this mid-century style piece was painted with Jolie Paint in Gentlemen's Blue while the top and some of the front panels were left unpainted.

Photo via Simply Ciani 

9. Simply Ciani updated this traditional sideboard using Jolie Paint in French Grey. The decision to paint the hardware makes the piece feel more modern and helps it to work seamlessly with the light, neutral color palette.

Photo via Hens Teeth Trading

10. Jolie Retailer Hens Teeth Trading gave this French-inspired buffet a rustic makeover using Jolie Paint in French Blue before distressing and using colored finishing waxes to give the piece a bit more depth and character. Check out our Tips for Creating a Distressed Finish for more information on how to create a similar look.

Photo via Havenwood Farm Co

11. This farmhouse-style piece was updated by Jolie Retailer Havenwood Farm Co. using Jolie Paint in Uptown Ecru. Brown and Black Finishing Wax brings out the beautiful carved details, while a French inspired stencil completes the look. Stencils and image transfers are a great option for pieces that need a little something extra.

Photo via Vintage Furniture Reclaimed

12. The dining room is a great place to make a statement, and nothing makes a statement quite like one our favorite dining room paint colors: Deep Lagoon. Vintage Furniture Reclaimed used the bold hue to make this antique mahogany sideboard the star of the room.

Photo via DASH Lifestyles

13. One of the greatest things about painting furniture is you can always repaint. "This sideboard has had a couple makeovers and has evolved with my ever changing styles," says Ashley DASH Lifestyles. Prior to updating the piece with Jolie Paint in Graphite, it was painted Palace White, giving it a more coastal look. Ashley chose to go dark in order to create some contrast in her dining space. "I absolutely love how it turned out and making it dark has added the perfect pop to our light and bright open concept layout."

Photo via Lisa Wilkins Interiors 

14. Jolie Retailer Lisa Wilkin Interiors used a custom mix of one part Bliss to one part Sage to create the perfect soft, blue-green before sealing with Jolie Varnish in Low Luster.

Photo via Furniture Art Studio 

15. Furniture Art Studio brightened up this solid oak piece from the early 1900s with Jolie Paint in Swedish Grey. Not only is updating vintage and antique pieces good for the environment, they're often also much higher quality than items from today's big box stores. Check out local estate sales and vintage shops to score great deals on quality pieces like this.

Photo via Paint Me White

16. Jolie Retailer Paint Me White used Jolie Paint in Eucalyptus to transform this versatile piece. The soft, earthy green pairs perfectly with the brass hardware and wood details.

Photo via Midwest Retro

17. Another great statement color! Jolie Retailer Midwest Retro used a custom mix of Slate and Classic Navy to update this classic piece for a client. Use the Jolie Color Mixing Guide to browse more than 300 color mixing recipes and find the perfect shade for your project.

Photo via Diamonds & Toads

18. Another great example of a partially painted mid-century modern piece. Jolie Retailer Diamonds & Toads applied Jolie Pain in Palace White on the drawers and side panels only, allowing the beautiful wood doors to really shine.

Photo via The Country Duck

19. Jolie Retailer The Country Duck used Jolie Paint in Classic Navy to transform this beautiful Drexel buffet. This dark navy blue with grey undertones is perfect for creating a little bit of drama.

Photo via Rosewood Custom Design 

20. Last but definitely not least, this show-stopper was painted by Ally of Rosewood Custom Design using a custom mix of Slate and Santorini. The statement color was chosen to match the rug and artwork in a nearby space.

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Subsequently, it became an indispensable attribute of rural cuisine. However, designers defy stereotypical thinking by successfully adding sideboards to a modern style dining room. nine0005

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The traditional wardrobe consists of three sections:

  1. The upper one is equipped with or without glass doors. It is intended for storage of glassware (glasses, plates, service).
  2. The middle compartment is designed to store cutlery. It is separated from the top by a small countertop for preparing snacks.
  3. The lower one is equipped with shelves to accommodate heavy equipment. These are frying pans, pots, household appliances. nine0029

Over time, the bulky design has been transformed into a compact sideboard suitable for small spaces. A full-size sideboard is appropriate for large areas.

Benefits

The kitchen sideboard is a complete multifunctional cabinet that frees up space. This is not the only plus of the kitchen set. The following advantages are noted:

  1. Holds a large number of items. You can place all the available inventory. nine0029
  2. Suitable for any design. Models have been developed for installation in a large dining room, a compact kitchen in a private house and apartment. It will look harmoniously in a calm classic style and bold high-tech.
  3. Environmental safety. Natural materials are used in production. The risk of an allergy is excluded. Does not emit toxic fumes when the temperature rises.
  4. Aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  5. Manufacture of structures according to an individual project. If there is no suitable finished model, you can order the development of a layout. nine0029

An old restored sideboard is also suitable for decorating the kitchen. The peculiarity lies in the preservation of the original appearance. Only worn or damaged elements are replaced.

Varieties

Sideboard for dishes is grouped according to the type of construction:

  1. Closed. This option is a monolithic cabinet with doors. Some models are equipped with transparent windows. This allows you to view the contents of the sideboard.
    2. nine0028 Open. It has shelves, drawers for storing inventory. Additionally, a worktop is built in. Doors are missing.
  2. Classic. Three-section cabinet for storing dishes. The upper part is equipped with shelves with glass doors. The middle one represents a free niche or countertop for food preparation. Lower - shelves closed with a blank door.

Sideboard harmoniously blends into the interior due to its shape. Straight and angular models have been developed. nine0005

Material

This piece of furniture is made from natural raw materials. Despite the large number of design ideas, options and formats, you cannot find options created from chemically harmful raw materials. Installed in the kitchen or dining buffet is not deformed by heating. Elimination of harmful toxins is excluded.

Modern models are made using:

  1. Natural wood. The sideboard made of noble breeds is additionally decorated with carvings. Pros - durable, wear-resistant, environmentally friendly. With proper care, it will retain its attractiveness for decades. Minus - refers to the expensive price segment. nine0029
  2. Chipboard, MDF. Visually imitate noble wood. However, external properties are inferior to quality. They have a limited service life. Belongs to the budget furniture category.

Pay attention! A sideboard made of wood or lumber must be treated with special protective equipment. The covering interferes with absorption of water, extraneous smells, pollution.

Sideboard in different styles

The sideboard can be made in the same style as the rest of the kitchen furniture. This method of design is appropriate if you want to emphasize a single style of the room. nine0005

The sideboard can also be used as an accent in the dining room. It is carried out in the same color scheme with the headset. It has contrasting colors of shelves and facades. Such a decision attracts the attention of all those present.

If the style means "preservation of antiquity", designers develop models with cracks, chips, scuffs. The technique of artificial aging is popular in the interior of country houses.

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Surely many of us associate a sideboard or sideboard with grandmother's kitchen. And if suddenly you find yourself the heir to this item, do not rush to throw it away. After all, it is he who can become the highlight of the kitchen interior, filling the atmosphere with warmth and homeliness and, of course, pleasant memories associated with the grandmother's house. Buffets and sideboards in modern styles look no less impressive. nine0005

What is a buffet?

In fact, this is a cabinet where dishes, cutlery, textiles and some products are stored. The sideboard can be not only an element of the kitchen, but also a living room, especially in modern homes. In post-Soviet times, a sideboard with transparent glasses was called a sideboard. In the traditional sense, this piece of furniture has the following design:

  • in the lower part there is a storage system in the form of a cabinet with drawers or doors with different patterns and colors; nine0029
  • at the top - traditional open shelves, it is possible to place cabinets, the doors of which are often decorated with glass inserts;

  • between these two elements, as a rule, there is free space, and the surface of the cupboards at the top of the sideboard can also serve as a countertop or an additional plane for placing beautiful decorative objects.

The modern sideboard design is rarely frilly decorative, but it fits perfectly into many styles - minimalism, country, eco, modern, high-tech. nine0005

Today, there are models on sale without a clear division into parts, for example, in many of them the top fits snugly to the bottom, and there is no empty space in the middle at all.

There are budget options with glass inserts, reminiscent of an ordinary showcase.

As for the size of the sideboard, there are no standards or restrictions. It all depends on the height of the ceilings, the volume of the kitchen and personal preferences. Manufacturers offer a lot of options - from narrow single-leaf products to wide ones with a large number of doors. The filling can also be the most diverse: all kinds of dividers and other elements not only perform a functional role, but also save free space. nine0005

Benefits of a sideboard in the kitchen

  • Traditional sideboards made of noble, sustainable wood are the most common;
  • large capacity allows you to store in them, in addition to kitchen utensils, decorative dishes and home textiles;
  • can be used in various styles to give the room a special sophistication, individuality and nobility.

Despite all the above advantages, it is important to pay attention to some of the nuances of using this attribute in the interior:

  • more harmoniously the sideboard will look like an independent item in the kitchen, so additional space should be allocated for its optimal placement. A luxurious sideboard will look intrusive in a small kitchen or living room, although there are also more concise compact designs on sale;
  • the price of a high-quality product made of natural material will be quite high. On the other hand, the corner design for the kitchen is a more economical, compact and quite nice option that will fit into a standard interior. nine0029

Variety of sideboards

  • closed type - it assumes the presence of shelves covered with doors. Such a sideboard may have a small window in which items on the shelves are partially visible;

  • open type - these products do not have a door. An interesting design solution can be an open tabletop placed between the upper and lower tiers;

  • a classic type of sideboard, which provides for the presence of 3 levels with an open niche, shelves and doors.

Types of materials used for the manufacture of sideboards

1. Valuable species of natural wood. They are famous for their luxurious appearance and durability. As a rule, solid wood products have facade carved elements. However, the cost of such buffets is quite impressive. In addition, the possibility of a change in structure and shape under the influence of external factors is not ruled out, due to which the material may lose its former color, swell or dry out. Despite this, wood is a leader in the production of such products, and there are a lot of options for processing it. nine0005

2. MDF and chipboard. This raw material is in high demand in the market, as it is in the price segment accessible to most buyers. At the same time, there are many ways to process it, allowing objects to look “antique” or to imitate various tree species. In this sense, the interior will look very elegant and attractive.

These materials are most commonly used for cupboards and sideboards, but plastic or metal structures are also common. nine0005

sideboard against a background of different styles

An ideal option for the classics is a sideboard made of natural solid wood, equipped with carved fronts. Such an attribute will bring a touch of graceful aristocracy and charm to your kitchen.

A white sideboard with carved trim is just what you need to create a French Provence atmosphere. An important role here is played by beautiful fittings with graceful lines (for example, door handles).

Colorful country successfully reflects the personality of the room. This type of construction is often varnished, and the external aesthetics of the decor is very simple: there are no carved details, and the sideboard configuration involves a large number of cabinets and shelves.

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