Sideboards are a fantastic furniture addition to every family home. Whether you have a dedicated dining area that you are looking to populate or you want to create that inviting atmosphere in your kitchen, living area or any other room in your home, a sideboard or buffet table is undoubtedly the way to do it. If you are wondering how to style a sideboard or buffet table to make it flow flawlessly with your interior vision, keep reading! This is your comprehensive guide to finding and styling a sideboard like a professional.
How to Style a Sideboard
A sideboard is one of the most versatile pieces you can introduce to your interior formations. It looks good with any style, and it fits right into so many different rooms. Plus – it serves as a great opportunity to unleash your inner creative spirit and style yourself a beautiful scene!
Turning this transformative piece of furniture into a focal point is simple when you follow a few steps and some inspiring ideas from the experts at 1825 Interiors! Below, discover your step-by-step guide to professionally styling a sideboard for your family home.
Add Accessories
Once you have found your perfect 1825 Interiors sideboard, and you are ready to take your piece of furniture and turn it into the spotlight-worthy showcase it is, the time comes to add a selection of accessories. Selecting a range of items to sit atop your sideboard will truly bring your space to life. A good rule of thumb to follow is to choose a range of accessories in different sizes, shapes and finishes to bring a dynamic and stylish touch to the piece, this even stands for minimal homes – just search for scaled-back, simple accessories to experiment with. A mix of heights, materials and shapes brings depth and interest to your sideboard’s surface.
Higher accessories such as candleholders, lamps and vases will bring much-needed dynamism to the flat and even surface of your sideboard. Position your taller pieces so they overlap one another in natural yet stylish formations so that your accessories look luxurious yet laid-back – perfect for a family home with an inviting energy! Medium-height items such as sculptural objects, empty vases, and books coupled with low accessories like bowls, mud beads, or shells will all harmonise and add to the ambience of your interior styling.
Play with Colour Palette
Just like with our accessories, experimenting with different shades in a colour palette can help to introduce additional depth and interest to your interior styling. Search for soft furnishings and items that sit within the same palette, but with a few differentiating components like texture, print and depth for added interest. A mint green vase, sage mud beads and green foliage all sing of the same colour family, but they feature distinctive characteristics that make each piece unique. Layer together on top of your sideboard and watch the surface spring to life!
Dress Up the Wall
Hanging a hero piece of artwork above your sideboard is an effortless way of immediately making your buffet table the visual focus of the room. It creates a statement focal point in one quick step! This could be anything you desire, from a gorgeous print to a reflective mirror, a high-textured sculptural artwork or a treasured photo of a family memory for added character. Once you decide on what to place above your sideboard, you can now decide how you would like to position it. If you opt for just one frame or piece of art, hanging it in a central position will be most effective. For two or more pieces, make sure to align them up in a balanced formation that doesn’t add visual clutter to your scene. This is a fresh and simple way of creating a strong sense of style for your sideboard.
With a wide selection of luxurious, high-quality sideboard styles available online and in-store, 1825 Interiors is the ultimate destination for your next homewares addition. Discover the complete collection of reclaimed timber sideboards and buffets for the family home to secure the perfect piece for your space.