942 Buffets and Sideboards

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Buffets and sideboards are essentially the same thing: The French defined a buffet as a small sideboard used for storing dishes. The terms are often used interchangeably, but regardless of what you want to call it, buffets and sideboards continue to be stylish and functional additions to the dining room. Choose one with a dramatic length capable of a true buffet, or one with a wine rack (also called a cellaret), for easy access to wine.

If you’re searching for the perfect buffet, think about the following:

What size should you consider? Take into account the overall size of the room, the size of your dining table, and the size of any other furniture you have in the space. In general, buffets are large, heavy pieces, so be sure yours balances the room instead of overpowering it.

What style should you choose? Sideboards date back to the 18th century, but today’s selection includes contemporary and modern styles in addition to antiques. When considering a style, take into account the theme that your dining room currently represents and try to find something that will complement it. A splash of bright paint on an antique will create a contemporary edge, or an all-white mid-century piece may add an interesting contrast to a modern table. Choose a buffet with some open shelving if you’d like to keep favorite items accessible and/or on display. For the items that you’d like to keep behind closed doors, cabinetry in glass, frosted glass, finished rubberwood or hand-painted oak are all great options, depending on your needs. Consider sliding cabinet doors to avoid getting in the way of foot traffic.

Should you choose a buffet with a wine storage? Cellarets are cabinets in the buffet used for holding wine bottles and decanters and allow the buffet to double as a bar. If you spy a buffet that you love that doesn’t come equipped with a cellaret, simply add a wine rack to get a similar effect.

Where else can you use your buffet? Don’t feel like your buffet must be confined to the dining room. Use one as a dresser in the bedroom or for storage space in a home office. Pair one with an oversized mirror or dramatic piece of artwork to play up the drama in a hallway.

What should you put in your buffet? Use your buffet for anything that makes serving in the dining room easier. Think dinnerware, glassware, flatware, linens, china, candlesticks, extra salt and pepper shakers, and decorative knickknacks.

Browse ideas for your dining room storage, from antique sideboards to contemporary buffets:
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$2,910.00 | Design Public  
Grove Cabinets
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Bailey Console Table
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The Butler Sideboard
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Beautiful Red Gum floating console with Zinc encased in Resin top. more »
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This is the stuff my dreams are made of. The mirrored cabinet would make any living or dining room very happy (and provide lots of hidden storage). more »
Parsons Buffet
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Louisiana Sideboard
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Indian Antique Damachiya
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The beauty of wood shines through in this gorgeous custom walnut sideboard. more »
$2,200.00 | Etsy  
Cucina Sideboard
Sustainable in more ways than one, this sideboard has an old world look. Use it as a buffet in the... more »
$1,099.00 | Crate&Barrel  
Terra Console
Strong, simple and eco savvy. A west elm green product, this minimalist multi-functional console... more »
$299.00 | West Elm  
Spin Console
Sometimes asymmetry really throws me off my game, but this fabulous table is making me change my mind. The glass side leg makes it look like the wood "L" of the top and other side are defying gravity, and that's always a bit of fun! more »
$932.00 | Addison House  
Andover Cabinet
This cabinet can fill any wall in the family room. It would be great to display some pictures or... more »
New Dumont Buffet
Northern light, heavy on the storage space. Mid-century Scandinavian design inspired this highly... more »
$599.00 | West Elm  
Doux Billets de Clement...
This handsome cabinet is done in one of my favorite shades of blue. Muted but still nicely... more »
GBP 995.00 | Sweetpea & Willow  
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$999.00 | Wisteria  
Tabitha Sideboard
$2,099.00 | Horchow  

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