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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.


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Sideboard decor ideas can really elevate your entertaining space. As well as offering useful storage space, the sideboard is the perfect spot to display treasures and trinkets, and creates a focal point for artwork and lighting.

If you are gathering dining room ideas, don't just focus on the table – the sideboard really does have a role in your rooms scheme, too.

'Think about how you're going to bring your unique personality into the dining room to help decide how to style a sideboard,' says Ally Dowsing-Reynolds, co-CEO at home décor brand Dowsing & Reynolds .

'Books, art, photos, vases, trinkets, colors and details all provide an opportunity to say something about yourself, and make great talking points at dinner parties.'

Sideboard decor ideas

You can have a lot of fun dressing up your sideboard, and interior experts always relish the job. 

'Sideboards are some of our favorite moments to style,' says Studio Ashby . 'Art, lighting, ceramics, beautiful books and trinkets are all chic choices.'

Below, we show you the experts' top sideboard decor ideas to set your dining room apart.

1. Make it pretty yet practical

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Your sideboard is the perfect spot for styling decorative objects, but don't forget it can also be used for extra storage. Glazed-fronted sideboards can make for great small dining room ideas – the space will feel less crowded than with solid furniture, plus glass allows you to show off what you're storing – albeit in a chic way.

Louise Wicksteed, Design Director at Sims Hilditch , says: 'We love to use sideboards in dining rooms as this is a great way to use the space. They are perfect for storing crockery, napkins, and cutlery to be used for more formal occasions.'

2. Highlight sideboard decor ideas with lighting

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If you are working on lighting a dining room, make space on a sideboard for lamps. This will not only allow you to create soft pools of low light – so welcome in a dining room – but will also illuminate your sideboard decor ideas. 

Helen Pett, Design Ambassador at Arteriors London , adds: 'Of course, when entertaining, the additional table space can be used for floral arrangements, beautiful china and glassware and serving platters while still sitting prettily as key part of your décor.'

3. Maximize sideboard decor ideas with a mirror

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If you are considering dining room wall ideas that create drama, then an antiqued glass, elaborately framed-mirror is the best find for traditional dining spaces. Plus, decorating with mirrors will double the impact of any sideboard decor ideas you're displaying – especially in smaller or dark spaces. It's a win win.

4. Display art to focus attention on sideboard decor ideas

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Art, hung centrally above a sideboard, placed centrally behind a dining table, can create a focal point that frames the entire space.  

Whether it's wall-hung or propped on your sideboard, a good general rule of thumb to follow when styling your sideboard is to make the artwork around two-thirds of its width. This gives a visually pleasing proportion while also working to invigorate the space.

5. Employ the overlapping technique

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To make your sideboard decor ideas feel curated, don't be afraid for your objects and anchoring pieces to 'overlap'. 

Place a lamp slightly in front of your artwork, or let foliage, twigs or flowers spread across the central piece; this will allow the finished look to feel cohesive and interactive, rather than static and flat.

6. Play with height

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One of the most important elements of styling sideboard decor is to ensure your display includes objects of varying heights to add interest to the look.

'Playing with heights and layers is essential,' states Jane Rockett of Rockett St George . 'However, this doesn’t necessarily mean putting the tallest items in the center of the sideboard. An asymmetrical display looks particularly great when styling a sideboard and allows you to build height and a focal point at just one end.'

Ally at Dowsing Reynolds adds: 'Style an uneven assortment of smaller items alongside tall or oversized items to create height and layers. Piles of books that reflect your interests alongside meaningful sculptures make great focal points.'

If you choose sideboard decor ideas that chime with your dining table decor ideas you will create a neat, coordinated look, too.

7. Group objects in threes

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To make sure your sideboard decor ideas don't look higgledy-piggledy, try grouping your objects into threes for a curated finish that's easy on the eye. 

The rule of three is a great interior design tip that you can apply to many aspects of your decor scheme, and is certainly the magic number when it comes to styling for a fresh appeal.

'Much like your coffee table or shelves, styling your sideboard decor ideas is an opportunity to be playful and reveal more of your personality within your interior,' says Jane Rockett.

8. Create a tableau

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If you're feeling a little overwhelmed at the prospect of styling your sideboard decor ideas, why not create a tableau – which is simply a group of objects that, together, look like they're made for each other?

Just as with coffee table styling, Jane Rockett suggests that 'you shouldn't worry about filling the entire space', while Arteriors' Helen Pett comments: 'We like starting with a nice low-rise sculpted centerpiece and a coffee table book stack for an everyday look.'

You could even simply add a group of candles at varying heights for a stylish and simple look.

9. Add a sculptural piece to anchor your display

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Sculptural vases, objets and lamps are a stylish way to make a statement and turn your sideboard decor ideas into an arty showcase that blends form and function – coordinate them to the rest of your scheme and you can pull a larger space together – useful if you are looking for uniting kitchen diner ideas.  

'Add ambience and pockets of light with table lamps, and repeat textures, shapes and colors around the room,' suggests Ally Dowsing-Reynolds.

Don't neglect candles as part of your sideboard decor display. Jane Rockett adds: 'For a sideboard in the dining room, candles, candlesticks and vases always look beautiful.'

Louise Wicksteed says: 'When it comes to styling a dining room sideboard, we suggest placing a large candle at either end. Not only does this offer subtle background lighting around the table but also nods to the elegance of the room by providing well thought-out symmetry.'

10. Display your glassware

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A sideboard can double up as a drinks cabinet in a dining room, and is ideal for displaying your pretty glassware for after-dinner drinks.

Jane Rockett says: 'A sideboard is the perfect place to curate a mini cocktail bar with a few of your favurite tipples and glassware on display.'

Mix your drinks' display with other pretty artefacts, candles and vases, or an oversized plant for extra wow factor.

How can I decorate my sideboard?

To decorate a sideboard well, there are a few rules to follow that are really useful:

What do you put in a sideboard?

Sideboards are really useful for storing everything you might need for dining – from cutlery and china to linen and flatware. You can also usefully store candles, matches, placemats and glassware in a sideboard. When shopping for a sideboard, consider what you will need to store in it – drawers will be more useful for storing candles, cutlery and placemats; cupboards for glassware and china. A combination of both is the most versatile choice.

Ruth Doherty is an experienced digital writer and editor specializing in interiors, travel and lifestyle. With 20 years of writing for national sites under her belt, she’s worked for the likes of Livingetc.com, Standard, Ideal Home, Stylist and Marie Claire as well as Homes & Gardens.

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The traditional wardrobe consists of three sections:

  1. The upper one is equipped with glass doors or without them. 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.

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.
  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.

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. Open. It has shelves, drawers for storing inventory. Additionally, a worktop is built in. Doors are missing.
  3. 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.

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.
  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.

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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Pros and cons of using in the kitchen

Many people associate the kitchen sideboard with their grandmother's house - it was from there that delicious sweets appeared, beautiful plates during lunch. In modern design, this piece of furniture will definitely have a place, but first evaluate its advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

  • Roomy. A standard wardrobe is not too big, but thanks to the abundance of shelves, you can fit inside a huge amount of kitchen utensils - a supply of food, alcohol, tea, dinner sets.
  • Convenient. Models with a table between the upper and lower parts simplify any process - both serving the dining table and brewing delicious tea.
  • Universal. Thanks to an extensive range of models of different styles, colors, sizes, you can easily pick up, fit the sideboard into the interior of your kitchen.

Cons:

  • Bulky. Freestanding furniture requires more space than built-in models. In a small kitchen, there simply will not be room for it.
  • Dear. High-quality sideboards and sideboards cannot be cheap, but they are guaranteed to serve you for many years.

Varieties

The three-level sideboard for the kitchen is a classic. The lower tier is the widest, in most cases with blank facades. The upper floor is narrower, it comes with both open shelves and doors - deaf or glazed. Between them there is an open niche with a countertop, which can be divided into zones. The functionality of each level is clearly divided: the nondescript (food supplies, pots) is stored below, the beautiful (serving utensils) are stored on top, and the central compartment is used as an auxiliary table.

Modern kitchen sideboards are not much different from traditional models in form, while the style and execution can be completely different.

There are other variations of this piece of furniture:

  • one-piece cabinet without division into tiers;
  • two-level sideboard without a niche;
  • cupboard with a niche and a shelf on top, without a top floor.

Cabinets vary in size: usually height is 180-200 cm, but there are models lower (140-160), higher (220-270). The width of the standard model is 120-200 cm, in a small kitchen with a sideboard it is better to use narrow options (80-100), in spacious ones there is enough space for a wide, more spacious one (wider than 2 meters).

Equally important is the filling of the sideboard:

  • open shelves;
  • shelves behind facades;
  • drawers;
  • rotating carousels;
  • separators;
  • holders;
  • hooks;
  • coasters.

Before buying, decide what exactly you are going to store in it, then you will know what accessories are needed.

Open Cupboard

Open designs require no fronts at the top, although sometimes there are no doors at the bottom. Often the upper tier is equipped with shelves, holders of glasses, mugs, bottle holders, baskets.

The main disadvantage of this option is the settling of dust and grease, it is suitable for items that are used regularly. For example, dishes for every day.

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Closed sideboard

In a closed form, there are always doors, and they can be deaf, with windows made of glass or mesh. With such storage, contamination of dishes is excluded, it is perfect for holiday services.

The kitchen cupboard with wooden fronts looks massive, for small spaces choose varieties with or without glass doors.

The photo shows an old dark cabinet in a white kitchen

Where is the best place?

Near kitchen furniture. The cupboard, made in the same style as the kitchen set, will be a great continuation of the furniture ensemble. A built-in option is possible when the sideboard is built into a straight or corner set, making it a central part. But in this case, make sure that the height of the countertop is at the same level.

In the dining area. If you are going to store serving dishes in a sideboard with a display case, place it closer to the table. Thanks to this arrangement, it will be easier to serve lunch or dinner, you will not have to make a large number of unnecessary movements.

On the border of the kitchen and dining room. During cooking, you can easily get the necessary products from the buffet, and when serving - the necessary utensils. The interior item will act as a delimiter of functional spaces. Place it across the wall so that the zoning is as clear as possible.

On both sides of the window/door/table. For a symmetrical layout, you will need two narrow pencil cases that can easily replace one bulky one. This technique is resorted to if there are two equivalent empty gaps near the opening.

In a niche. When you don’t know what to do with a niche in the kitchen, put a sideboard in it! Order the manufacture of this element according to individual sizes, so that as a result it takes up all the free space.

In the photo, a sideboard built into a niche

Features of the choice of color and design

The design of the kitchen with a sideboard is performed in several versions:

  • The sideboard completely repeats the color, style, finish of kitchen furniture. If it looks like part of the furniture, then it will easily fit in as a continuation of the headset or inside it.
  • Sideboard for the kitchen repeats either the color or decor of other items. The repetition of one of the components allows you to "marry" all the furniture in the room, while separating the cupboard from the rest of the modules.

The photo shows bright furniture in the interior of a country house. If you plan to place a buffet next to the table or in a separate dining room, choose it to match the table and chairs. Compliance can be both absolute and partial: repetitive decor, color, print, textures, materials.

  • Buffet accent. A cabinet with a contrasting color / style will become the main detail of the kitchen. To achieve this effect, it is not necessary to choose bright colors - a white sideboard will stand out in a dark kitchen, dark or mahogany will play in a light one.

    • The photo shows a wide open sideboard

    What style is better to use?

    No matter what direction you choose to take your interior design, there is always a suitable sideboard for your kitchen or living room! Today, the market offers a huge variety of options that differ in shade, style, decor. And if you need something special, order a product from a furniture maker. Here are some options for basic styles:

    • Classic. The more expensive the furniture, the better - choose natural wood. Decorated with carved facades, golden chamfers, and other decor, the sideboard will add nobility to the overall picture.
    • Country. Here, on the contrary, there is a minimum of interesting decorative elements, a maximum of functionality. The abundance of drawers, shelves - an ideal practical option for a rustic style.
    • Provence. All attention to the color scheme: white or pastel shades are better. The aged surface looks harmonious, small details, like knobs with flowers.