Sideboards

Sideboards buying guide

Sideboards combine storage and display through cupboards, drawers or a mix of both. Compare layouts by what you need to store and the floor space available, then choose a finish that works with the rest of the dining or living room. Check the individual model's dimensions rather than treating the category as one standard size.

Sideboards sizes and fit

Measure the selected sideboard's full width, height and depth, including projecting handles and any overhanging top. Leave clearance for cupboard doors and drawers, plus a route past the furniture when they are open. Internal shelf and drawer dimensions matter when you need to store a particular item.

Choosing the right footprint

A narrower or shallower cabinet can be easier to place against a wall, beside a dining table, or in a passage where clear access matters. Wider pieces give more surface and storage area, but they need more wall room, so it helps to check both the cabinet width and the space needed to open doors or reach shelves comfortably.

Height and daily use

Most designs sit at a useful serving height for drinks, dishes, or display items, while taller examples can create a more noticeable storage presence in the room. If you want to see more options grouped by depth or height, the Sideboards 30cm to 50cm Deep and Sideboards 80cm to 100cm High pages are helpful starting points.

Sideboards storage options

Storage is the main decision for this category, and the mix usually comes down to doors, drawers and shelves. Two-door designs are the most common, followed by three-door and four-door layouts, while drawer options range from single-drawer pieces to six-drawer and larger configurations. MDF appears often across the range, alongside mango wood, oak, particle wood, elm wood, solid wood and metal. Finishes commonly include natural, black, brown, grey, white, lacquered and gloss looks, so it is easy to match existing dining furniture or soften the cabinet into a brighter interior.

Doors, drawers and shelves

Drawers suit smaller items such as table linens, cutlery or paperwork, while cupboard sections are better for larger serving ware and dining essentials. Shelf-led designs can make it easier to organise everyday pieces or display decorative items, and the dedicated Sideboards with Drawers and Sideboards with Shelves collections can narrow the choice if you already know which layout you prefer.

Materials and finishes

Natural wood tones can feel warm and relaxed, while darker or painted finishes can create more contrast in a modern room. The broad choice of finishes and materials also makes it easier to coordinate with existing dining tables, chairs and storage, whether you want the cabinet to blend into the room or stand out more clearly as a feature piece.

Sideboards styles and options

The collection covers modern, Scandinavian, contemporary, industrial, rustic, bohemian, traditional and farmhouse looks. That mix means the category can sit quietly in a pared-back dining space or add more visual detail in a room with textured wood, painted surfaces or metal accents. If you are furnishing the whole room, it can help to browse the wider Dining Room Furniture category first, then refine by material or style.

Matching related furniture

For a more specific look, the Wooden Sideboards and Solid Wood Sideboards pages focus on timber-led options, while the range also includes ready-assembled sideboards for shoppers who prefer less setup.

Delivery and assembly options

CFS offers free standard delivery to England and Wales on this category, with optional assembly available on selected products only. Finance options and a 50% deposit option are also available subject to eligibility and the terms shown by CFS, so it is worth checking the individual product page and checkout for the services attached to each item. Some sideboards arrive ready-assembled, while others are flat packed or part-assembled, so it pays to confirm the format before ordering if access, time or assembly support is important to you.

Check the current delivery policy and your postcode for charges, service level and product-specific conditions.

Check storage access and installation

Check whether shelves are fixed or adjustable and whether the stated dimensions are internal or external. Follow the supplier's assembly and wall-fixing instructions and confirm any required fittings for your wall. If placing equipment inside, allow the ventilation and cable access specified by its manufacturer.