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10 of the Best Sideboards for Stashing Your Stuff
Today’s sideboards are bursting with practical and decorative plus points, as these stylish designs show
You can never have enough storage, it’s true. Even if you have fabulous, wall-to-wall units where every last book, DVD or collection of crockery has its place, I’d bet my bottom dollar you still find yourself looking for somewhere to pile your latest stash of magazines or throw your keys at the end of the day.
Step forward the humble sideboard, an incredibly useful piece of kit that comes in all manner of shapes, sizes and materials. It doesn’t only offer storage space, either, but decorative looks and a top-notch display space for treasured objects, too. Let us introduce you to the joys of the sideboard with this fine selection.
Step forward the humble sideboard, an incredibly useful piece of kit that comes in all manner of shapes, sizes and materials. It doesn’t only offer storage space, either, but decorative looks and a top-notch display space for treasured objects, too. Let us introduce you to the joys of the sideboard with this fine selection.
Make it low and lean
This cool, calm and oh-so collected living space could take nothing more than the simplest storage solution. So a long, low-line, dark wood cabinet, minimally styled, does the job perfectly.
This cool, calm and oh-so collected living space could take nothing more than the simplest storage solution. So a long, low-line, dark wood cabinet, minimally styled, does the job perfectly.
Show some metal
You really can’t go wrong with a metal locker-style sideboard. They’re tough, well built and ooze utilitarian chic. This Ikea PS cabinet has an industrial vibe, but, in white, slots beautifully into a smart living room.
You really can’t go wrong with a metal locker-style sideboard. They’re tough, well built and ooze utilitarian chic. This Ikea PS cabinet has an industrial vibe, but, in white, slots beautifully into a smart living room.
Go bespoke
Upcycling is a key buzzword in every design circle these days, so why not revamp an old sideboard with a lick of paint? If you’re a dab hand with a paintbrush, let rip with stripes, chevrons or even scenery; otherwise, keep it simple with a block colour. You can always repaint it in the future if you get tired of the look.
Upcycling is a key buzzword in every design circle these days, so why not revamp an old sideboard with a lick of paint? If you’re a dab hand with a paintbrush, let rip with stripes, chevrons or even scenery; otherwise, keep it simple with a block colour. You can always repaint it in the future if you get tired of the look.
Create a showstopper
This is one of the most beautifully eclectic designs I’ve ever seen. Shelves and cupboards are grouped around a decorative sideboard to create an amazing storage unit. The patchwork of pastel colours, cupboard shapes and handle designs makes a totally one-off piece that would take centre stage in any room.
Explore 10 ways to turn storage into a stylish feature
This is one of the most beautifully eclectic designs I’ve ever seen. Shelves and cupboards are grouped around a decorative sideboard to create an amazing storage unit. The patchwork of pastel colours, cupboard shapes and handle designs makes a totally one-off piece that would take centre stage in any room.
Explore 10 ways to turn storage into a stylish feature
Take inspiration from another era
Art deco style is all about sweeping curves, luxurious veneers and flashes of mirror, so this console fits the bill. It’s the perfect partner for the leather club chairs and elegant lighting.
Art deco style is all about sweeping curves, luxurious veneers and flashes of mirror, so this console fits the bill. It’s the perfect partner for the leather club chairs and elegant lighting.
Opt for a design classic
Midcentury modern sideboards are sought-after design classics these days, and it’s easy to see why. The simple, robust shape, quality materials and fuss-free design are practical and beautiful in equal measure.
Midcentury modern sideboards are sought-after design classics these days, and it’s easy to see why. The simple, robust shape, quality materials and fuss-free design are practical and beautiful in equal measure.
Inject some glamour
Warm metallics are totally on trend at the moment, so this rich, polished-brass sideboard adds a flash of sensational style to a cavernous, all-white scheme.
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Warm metallics are totally on trend at the moment, so this rich, polished-brass sideboard adds a flash of sensational style to a cavernous, all-white scheme.
Browse more ways to be bold with brass
Think about storage
Of course, sideboards need to be practical as well as look the business. If you want good storage, choose a sturdy, well-proportioned piece with ample space to stash all of your stuff. A mix of open shelving and closable cupboards is the most versatile option.
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Of course, sideboards need to be practical as well as look the business. If you want good storage, choose a sturdy, well-proportioned piece with ample space to stash all of your stuff. A mix of open shelving and closable cupboards is the most versatile option.
Share your stylish sideboard with us in the Comments.
If you’re not into fancy-pants colours or natural wood, but plain white is a tad too bland, this sideboard has your name on it. The symmetrical white cubes are embossed with individual, intricate relief patterns that elevate the piece to another design league altogether.