A sideboard is a key piece of furniture that serves multiple purposes in homes. These cabinets combine drawers, doors, and a flat surface top, making them practical for storage, display and coordinating with the rest of your dining room furniture. In dining rooms, these cabinets store tableware, linens, and serving dishes, while also providing space to serve food during meals. In the living room, they hold entertainment items, books, and general storage needs. In hallways, they keep everyday items organised while offering a surface for lamps, keys, and decorative pieces.
The choices in materials range from solid oak, pine, and walnut to modern materials like metal and glass. Classic wooden sideboards feature detailed craftsmanship with dovetail joints and carved details. Contemporary designs might combine materials, using metal frames with wood panels or glass doors. Order yours today with free delivery across England and Wales with a small charge of £29.99 for deliveries to Scotland.
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Oak Sideboards
These sideboards represent the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship, embodying timeless elegance in living room furniture. Oak Sideboards showcase distinctive grain patterns that add character to any space, whilst their inherent strength ensures longevity. Oak's natural beauty and durability make it an exceptional choice for those seeking both style and substance in their storage space solutions.
Key characteristics include outstanding durability and resistance to daily wear, natural resistance to moisture and temperature changes, and the development of a rich patina over time. These Oak cabinets suit both traditional and contemporary settings, requiring minimal maintenance to maintain their splendid appearance. As buffet-style storage units, they excel in dining areas, offering both display and storage functions.
Pine Sideboards
For those seeking affordable storage solutions with charm, pine sideboards offer an excellent balance of value and character. These cupboards bring warmth to any room, with natural knots and grain patterns creating visual interest perfect for country-style and rustic interiors. Pine's versatility makes it an excellent choice for both the living room and the dining hall.
Pine sideboards feature lightweight yet sturdy construction, easily accept stains and finishes, and represent a cost-effective option for those mindful of budget. They're perfect for casual, relaxed settings and particularly well-suited for painted finishes, allowing for personalisation to match your décor.
Walnut Sideboards
The deep, rich tones of walnut wood create a striking presence, particularly sought after for formal dining rooms and executive spaces. Distinguished by rich, dark colouring and excellent grain definition, walnut offers superior hardness and stability.
These cabinets demonstrate natural resistance to warping and age beautifully with proper care. The sophisticated appearance of a walnut sideboard makes it an ideal choice for those seeking to make a bold statement in their interior design.
Metal Sideboards
These buffet tables maintain their appearance whilst withstanding daily use. Metal sideboards offer exceptional strength and stability, contemporary aesthetic appeal, and minimal maintenance requirements. They're particularly resistant to wear and tear and available in various finish options to suit modern interiors.
Marble Top Sideboards
Kitchen sideboards with marble tops combine practicality with luxury. The marble surface provides a durable workspace whilst adding sophistication, often complementing modern dining room designs.
Benefits include heat-resistant surfaces ideal for serving food and drinks, unique natural patterns in each piece, and excellent durability. The addition of marble instantly elevates the appearance of any room, making these pieces particularly suitable for elegant dining spaces.
Mirrored Sideboards
These sideboards for sale offer glamorous storage solutions that help create the illusion of additional space. Perfect as hall cupboard options, they reflect light and surrounding décor, making them particularly effective in smaller rooms or darker spaces.
Mirrored sideboards create an illusion of space, reflect light to brighten rooms, and add glamour to any setting. They complement various décor styles and make striking focal points in any room.
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Feature |
Kitchen Sideboard |
Dining Room Sideboard |
Hallway Sideboard |
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Primary Use |
Storage for kitchen essentials like cookware, dishes, and pantry items. |
Serving and storing dining essentials like dinnerware, glassware, and linens. |
Entryway storage for keys, shoes, mail, and decorative accents. |
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Design Style |
Practical with a focus on functionality, often including drawers and open shelves. |
Elegant and coordinated with dining room decor, often featuring closed cabinets. |
Compact and stylish to maximise hallway space, with a focus on decor and minimal storage. |
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Size |
Larger and more spacious to accommodate kitchen needs. |
Medium to large, matching the dining table's proportions. |
Narrow and compact to fit smaller hallway spaces. |
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Placement |
Positioned near the kitchen work area for easy access. |
Placed against a wall or near the dining table for convenience. |
Positioned in entryways or along narrow hallways. |
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Additional Features |
May include wine racks, butcher block tops, or open shelving. |
Often includes a serving surface for food or drink presentation. |
Includes hooks, drawers, or cubbies for quick access to essentials. |
The two-door sideboard presents a classic design perfect for smaller spaces or when minimal storage suffices. These units typically feature a clean, symmetrical appearance and offer ample storage behind their doors, often complemented by internal shelving or drawers.
These buffet tables provide additional storage capacity while maintaining a balanced aesthetic. 3-door Sideboards work particularly well in medium-sized rooms, offering versatile storage solutions with their combination of doors and frequently including drawer systems for enhanced organisation.
The 4-door sideboard provided the maximum in terms of storage capacity. It is perfect for larger spaces or for those requiring extensive storage solutions. These substantial pieces often feature sophisticated design elements and multiple internal compartments for maximum organisation potential.
Typically ranging from 80 and 120 cm in width, small sideboards provide elegant storage solutions for compact spaces. These units offer essential storage whilst maintaining a minimal footprint, making them ideal for smaller rooms or apartments.
Medium sideboards measure between 120 and 160 cm in width, making them suitable for most homes. These cabinets provide enough storage for everyday items while fitting comfortably in standard living rooms and dining spaces.
Large sideboards are over 160 cm wide, offering the most storage space. These cabinets work best in bigger rooms where they can house dining sets, entertainment equipment, or living room items without crowding the space.
French furniture features carved details and curved woodwork typical of French furniture making. Common elements in french sideboards include cabriole legs, scalloped edges, and painted finishes. These pieces often include multiple drawers and cupboards for storing dining room items.
Indian sideboards showcase traditional woodworking with hand-carved patterns and solid wood construction. Many pieces use mango or sheesham wood, featuring geometric designs and brass fittings. The storage layout typically includes deep cupboards for household items.
These pieces of furniture blend traditional carpentry with modern design. Most Italian sideboards feature clean shapes and quality hardware, often made from walnut or cherry wood. The storage usually combines drawers and cupboards with smart internal layouts.
White sideboards suit both modern and classic homes. The light colour helps brighten rooms and makes a practical choice for living room furniture. These cabinets show marks more easily, but regular cleaning keeps them looking fresh.
Natural wooden sideboards show the grain and colour of the timber, whether oak, pine, or walnut. Each piece has its own pattern in the wood, making it unique. These cabinets age well, with proper care keeping them sturdy for years of storage use.
Grey furniture comes in shades from light to dark, fitting easily into most room schemes. The colour hides daily wear well, making grey sideboards practical for busy households. They work equally well as hall cupboards or living room storage.
Black sideboards offer strong lines and clear shapes in any room. They work particularly well against light walls, providing contrast while offering plenty of storage space. The dark finish helps hide marks and scratches from everyday use.
Cream and beige sideboards offer warmer tones than white ones. These colours suit country-style homes and traditional settings, while still providing practical storage solutions. The neutral shades work well with both light and dark room decorations.
Two-tone sideboards mix colours or materials, such as wood with painted sections. Common combinations include oak with white or grey with natural timber. These pieces offer the same storage options as single-colour cabinets while fitting into various room styles.
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Feature |
Sideboard |
Credenza |
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Definition |
A storage unit with cabinets and/or drawers, typically used in dining rooms. |
A low, long storage unit, often used in offices or dining rooms. |
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Height |
Generally taller with higher legs. |
Lower to the ground, often with shorter or no legs. |
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Storage |
Combination of cabinets, drawers, and sometimes shelves. |
Usually has sliding doors and internal shelving, fewer drawers. |
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Common Usage |
Dining room, living room, or hallway storage for dishes, linens, and decor. |
Dining rooms and offices for storing documents or electronics. Sometimes used as a media console. |
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Design Style |
Traditional and contemporary styles with decorative details. |
Sleek, minimalist designs, often mid-century modern or modern. |
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Leg Style |
Typically stands on visible legs. |
May have no legs or very short legs. |
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Our sideboards range from £77 for compact units to £3575 for premium, large-scale pieces. This range ensures options for every budget while maintaining our quality and style commitment.
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