Modern Sideboards & Buffets

Why Choose a Modern Sideboard?

A multifunctional design that keeps your space neat and organized, while providing ample storage, display, and serving space, modern sideboards are the perfect accent piece to balance out your dining room and keep everything you need at your fingertips. Also called buffets, modern sideboards are designed to provide ample storage for your formal and special occasion dishes, flatware, linens and other decor pieces you use seasonally. It also serves as a surface area for placing dishes for display or trays of food for serving during meals. While sideboards are most often found in a dining room, they also make great storage options for living rooms, entryways, and hallways as a functional display piece. At 2Modern, we offer a wide selection of sideboards, buffets, and storage cabinets ready to keep your dining pieces and decor stored away in style.

How to Choose the Perfect Sideboard?

How do I Incorporate a Sideboard Into My Dining Space?

After you’ve decided on the color, size, material, and style of buffet or sideboard that works best for your dining room and suits your tastes, you’ll want to put some thought into how the sideboard will be utilized in your space and more importantly, how you are going to decorate your new modern sideboard. If your new buffet features glass doors or open shelving, styling the shelves will have an impressive impact on your room. Even if you’re just decorating the top of your sideboard, you’ll want to carefully select each piece to design a textured, layered, cohesive look.

First, think about the location of your sideboard. Is it going to be up against a spacious wall? Used as a space divider in large, open space? Will it be behind your dining room table or on the side? Typically buffets sit close to your dining table to make setting the table and serving as easy as possible, though if you have multiple sideboards in your space, one may be filled with dinnerware and flatware, while the other can hold seasonal decor you use for special occasions.

With modern sideboards from incredible brands like Copeland Furniture, Saloom Furniture, Gus, Cappellini, BDI, Blu Dot, Ethnicraft, and so many others, you’ll find the perfect buffet to suit your space and your specific style.

What Else to Think About When Buying a Modern Sideboard or Buffet Table?

Overall, when selecting a modern sideboard or buffet, you can choose to go with a style that fully matches your current dining room furniture or decide to be different and go bold. If looking to match your current dining room furniture, look for a sideboard in a similar finish with minimal detailing to keep things nice and neutral. This will ensure your space looks classy and timeless for generations.

You also want to take size into consideration both in terms of fitting into your dining room or space and for the amount of storage you require. The larger your dining room, the larger your sideboard can be. For smaller spaces, one or two door designs work best to give you enough space for storing dinnerware, flatware, and linens. For larger spaces, opt for three or even four door designs out buffets equipped with multiple drawers and storage spaces to ensure ample room for storage and display needs. Remember, this is a multifunctional design that is going to provide you both storage space and surface area for displaying and serving, so make sure it works as best as possible for your space.

Modern Sideboards & Buffets FAQs

• What is a Sideboard?

A modern sideboard (also called a buffet or credenza) is a piece of furniture that is commonly used in the dining room to keep your dinnerware, flatware, and table linens neatly stored away. Sideboards have a large, flat top surface with ample storage in a cabinet or drawer below. They are the perfect furniture piece for small and large dining spaces to aid in serving buffet-style meals, and while they are excellent for storing table linens, holiday dishes, serveware, they are also a great place to put your favorite decor and serving pieces on display. With a long design and a low profile, sideboards are a functional and stylish addition to your modern dining room.

• What is the Difference Between a Sideboard, Buffet, and Credenza?

The terms “sideboard” and “buffet” are often used interchangeably to describe similar pieces of furniture. While the differences vary only slightly, the general idea is that sideboards and buffets are storage pieces that are equipped with doors and drawers that typically extend down to the floor. Credenzas do not typically have these features. Buffets tend to have higher legs, while sideboards will have shorter legs, closer to the ground. No matter what you call it, a modern sideboard or buffet is a fantastic storage solution for any dining room..

• How to Decorate a Sideboard?

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect sideboard for your space, you’ll want to know how to make it look its best. You’ll want to create symmetry without making each side a mirror image of the other. An eclectic look is most interesting to the eye. Try to incorporate decor pieces with varying heights, shapes, and colors. Could be a favorite serving platter you like to display, collectible dishes, vases full of flowers, or even silver chafing dishes. If you’re unsure what to add, take inspiration from our collection of home decor. A mirror above your sideboard or buffet can add dimension and depth, while picture frames bring a personal touch, a sleek lamp adds function and style, and a vase or planter is a great way to bring a touch of biophilic beauty to the space. Rearrange your pieces until you find a balance that appeals to you. In interior design, groups of three are recommended. You’ll want to strike a balance that makes a well-appointed statement without overwhelming your buffet or your room.