Sideboards are a wonderful addition to any room; their versatility and storage make them a great choice for any part of the house you choose.

Originally for the dining room, sideboards can be used in many different ways around the house. The various styles and sizes mean you’re sure to find one that fits your needs.

If you’re wondering how to use or style yours, we’ve gathered together 5 ways to effectively and creatively use a sideboard. 

Style your entryway

Sideboards are great for adding a stylish touch to your hallway. Their large surface area makes them perfect for a display opportunity. Framed with a piece of art above, and your best vases and coffee table books, adorning your sideboard is a great way to insert some personality and creativity into your entryway.

Plants are also a great way to add some fresh greenery to your hallway. For a bright and welcoming atmosphere when you walk through the door.

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Modern TV Stand 

If you’re not wireless, a TV can be a bit of eyesore in the living room when it comes to all the wires. From gaming consoles to DVDs, getting your TV set up looking tidy can be hard. A sideboard is a great solution for storing and hiding all your guilty pleasure boxsets as well as adding a stylish element to the set up. 

If you’re looking for a clean and artistic look, just check out what this costumer did with their sideboard. Televisions are usually the centre piece of the living room, and the furniture tends to be facing it. But this Instagram account has made TV looks like a piece of art, framed with a plant and a picture the TV fits right into the colour scheme.  This set up perfectly balances modern chic with rustic elements, resulting in a fresh take on the traditional sideboard.

Feeling inspired? Check out the Cove Reclaimed Wood Large sideboard.

Stylish office storage

Filing cabinets and desk drawers, although useful, aren’t the most stylish choice when decorating your home office. When working from home it had be hard to decipher where to work, sometimes you’re lucky if you find a place to rest your laptop.

Home offices can often be substituted for other things especially when the house is busy, so why not give yourself some useful storage. The large cupboard space means your work can be easily filled away at the end of the day, leaving you with a clear space and mind when it comes to returning to work the next day.

Our range of reclaimed rustic inspired sideboards offer a stylish refurbished warehouse effect, fashionable in many workplaces. Styled with some floating shelves or a piece of motivational art above, your home office will soon become an efficient and inspiring place to work. 

Have a look at our Harbour Indian Reclaimed Wood Large Sideboard

Helpful in the dining room

Traditionally sideboards were used for excess plates and food in the dining room. Although we have found successful places for them elsewhere, you might find they come in handy at big family dinners.

Other than being practical they can add balance and symmetry to the room, dining rooms can often be busy and crowded, especially when hosting. Hanging a mirror above the sideboard will also help give the room a sense of space and order. They are also great dividers for open plan spaces, breaking up the kitchen space from the dining zone. 

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Extra workspace in the kitchen

Cooking is a great escape for many people, spending a few hours in the kitchen perfecting a dish can be really relaxing. Even more so when you have the space, there’s nothing worse than building up the sink or running out of space just as you’re about to plate everything.

A sideboard is a great place to store your plates and pots and its large surface gives you some space to overflow on to when making your favourite dish. In a big enough kitchen, a sideboard can also be used as a makeshift island, just look at what this Instagram account has turned theirs into. It changes the look of the whole kitchen!

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Whether you store you best china in it or file away your work, a sideboard is a great buy when decorating your home, the possibilities are surprisingly endless.

Let us know how you style yours and which pictures inspired you. And don’t forget to tag us @madewithoak or #madewithoak to share your home decorating journey with us!