Buffets & Sideboards

What's actually meant to live at that awkward stretch of wall between the dining table and the hallway? For most homes it's a sideboard or buffet, two names for the same job of enclosed storage with a flat top for serving or display. We have 200+ in our range, with wood styles forming the core of the selection. To ensure a proportional fit, start by measuring your available wall length to narrow down the ideal size for your room.

Sideboards and buffets materials & features

Wood is the dominant material across our range, used alone or paired with metal legs, glass-fronted doors or the occasional marble top for a luxe look. A wood body holds up to daily use as a serving surface better than lighter materials, which matters if the piece sits in a dining room rather than a hallway. Door and drawer counts vary widely, from a simple two door cabinet through to larger units with four doors and multiple drawers. Match the door count to what you're actually storing: crockery and glassware suit shelved doors, while cutlery and table linen suit drawers.

For a matching display piece to sit alongside, see our display cabinets range.

Sideboard and buffet sizing

Widths span 40cm at the narrow end up to 150cm for the largest buffets, with height typically sitting between 63cm and 76cm, close to standard dining table height. A narrow sideboard suits a hallway or a small dining room where floor space is limited, while a wider buffet suits a larger dining wall or an open-plan living area. Colour-wise, brown and light wood tones lead our range, with white and black also well represented for a plainer look. Check the width against your wall measurement, including any handles or door swing clearance, before ordering.

Pair a narrower piece with our console tables range for an entry or hallway setup.

Sideboards and buffets storage formats

Configurations range from compact two-door cabinets to expansive four-door units with drawers or upper hutches. While the term "buffet" traditionally refers to dining room storage with a serving-height top, "sideboard" applies broadly across living rooms and entryways. Both provide essential concealed storage for dinnerware, linens, and barware, keeping surfaces uncluttered - with hutch styles adding vertical display space for glassware and decor.

Complete a dining setup with our dining tables range.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a sideboard and a buffet?

The two terms describe the same style of enclosed storage cabinet. Buffet is used more for dining rooms, sideboard for living and hallway spaces.

How much storage does a sideboard or buffet actually offer?

Storage scales with door and drawer count, from a simple two door cabinet up to larger units with four doors and multiple drawers. A hutch on top adds extra open shelving above the enclosed storage.

What material are most sideboards and buffets made from?

Wood is the dominant material across our range. Metal, glass and rattan detailing appear on some styles alongside it.

How wide are sideboards and buffets?

Widths run from around 40cm up to 150cm. Measure your wall length, including clearance for door swing, before choosing a width.

Are sideboards a standard height?

Most sit between 63cm and 76cm high, close to standard dining table height. This makes them workable as a serving surface as well as storage.