Traditionally, sideboards were considered as mere cabinets that were meant to store cutlery and dinnerware for the dining room. Over time, the effectiveness of a sideboard in providing stylish storage solutions lets it seep through to other rooms and perform more functions.
Today, the modern sideboards know no bounds. The storage unit can be used as a shoe cabinet that brightens up a dull hallway. It can serve as the perfect cabinet for smaller personal belongings in bedrooms, or even as a sleek dressing table when paired with a statement mirror.
To sum it up, a luxury sideboard can seamlessly blend in several furniture settings and styles due to its unassuming dimensions; especially when we consider the low floor space it consumes.
As proud owners of the largest luxury furniture showroom in London, FCI London boasts a collection of over 500 unique sideboards. This ensures that you find something that perfectly aligns with your personal taste; in fact, you may find yourself feeling spoilt for choice!
Choosing the right furniture will help you achieve a highly curated and personalised interior experience and we are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our illustrious team has an experience of 35 years in providing bespoke storage solutions that enhance functionality with style.
Expert craftsmen, high-end products, skilled designers – at FCI London, we have it all and more. Book your appointment and visit our award-winning showroom to find the perfect sideboard and complementing furniture that will meet all your requirements.
A sideboard is the perfect amalgamation of functionality and looks. Yes, they’re easy on the eyes but they do so much for our interiors.
A modern sideboard will make sure that you have everything you want in quick and easy access without compromising on the aesthetic value of luxury interiors. They offer a plethora of benefits that will enhance your lifestyle:
To determine the size of your sideboard, you need to examine the space you’re placing it in and how you’re planning on using it. In a dining room, your sideboard needs to be at a similar height to your dining table – around 30 to 36 inches – so that guests can easily use it when used as a serving table. The width will depend on your room and the dining table’s size – you don’t want to hinder accessibility or have chairs bumping into the storage unit.
For an open layout living room, you can choose a taller and wider sideboard as you have more space to play with. If you use it as a TV console, the height should be around two to three feet so you can easily enjoy the television from your sofas without having to strain your neck. In smaller, odd-shaped rooms or rooms with low ceilings like the attic or lofts, opt for low-height narrow sideboards. The smaller heights will create the illusion of a more open space and help avoid a cramped feeling.
As sideboards have made their major comeback in modern interior design, we have seen a lot of experimentation in terms of materials and designs. There are two design directions that can be followed: you can match your sideboard to the existing furniture style and colour palette or choose a completely contrasting piece to create some visual diversity.
A rattan finish sideboard that will go really well with a boho-chic inspired bedroom but can also add some texture in a modern Scandi-inspired space. Mid-century modern units in dark tones of hardwood are a classic choice and will go seamlessly with both modern and classic approaches to interior. An eclectic but popular choice, contemporary sideboards with geometric design elements will mark your space with some personality. Scandinavian, French Country, Art Noveau – you will find sideboards across a myriad of styles and design movements. The style you choose should reflect your unique personal values and preferences.
Sideboards are an extremely versatile furniture piece with endless application across your home. Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room – what room can’t use some storage packed up in a charmingly aesthetic finish?
Living rooms are arguably the most used part of our homes – it’s where we socialise with our kith and kin, where we relax with a cup of coffee and binge our favourite series.
Such spaces often see the most amount of clutter and you’ve probably heard the saying – ‘a dirty home is a happy home’ – but that’s an outdated concept.
Sideboards will help you organise your living room clutter in style. They can be used to store magazines, books, media equipment, recreational activities and so much more.
The original home to sideboards, dining rooms will always benefit from luxuriously refined storage units. In dining areas, your sideboard’s dimensions need to complement your dining table’s size and aesthetics as it’s the focal point of the room.
While the top can be used as an extra serving station, the cabinetry of your sideboard serves as an ideal space for storing tableware, cutlery and silverware. This will help you keep your most-used dining room needs in quick, easy and organised access.
Surprised? Yes, sideboards can also be added to luxury bathrooms as they provide the perfect amount of storage for packing in toiletries, towels, skincare – anything that feels essential according to your lifestyle. Modern bathrooms are all about blurring the boundaries between them and the living spaces.
A gorgeous sideboard in high-end finishing can also serve as a vanity unit if you want to get creative. This allows you to explore a variety of options, considering the wide range of materials and styles.
Transitory areas like hallways are often the underdogs in many homes’ interiors. A hallway is the first greeting that you and your guests get when crossing over and a boring, dull or cluttered one will greatly take away from the beauty of your interiors.
A narrow and long sideboard has the ideal dimensions for filling up your hallways with aesthetic charm – without cramping up the valuable floor space.
Complete the look with small accessories, decor items and a cosy rug for a truly warm impact.
Sideboards add visual interest to the bedroom by offering something beyond the regular bed-closet-dressing trio. It enhances a sense of cohesion, creating some much-needed eye movement across your room’s arrangement.
Ideally, your storage unit should complement the design direction of your bed – which is the central part of your bedroom. Going for a contrasting option in an intimate space can end up creating a mismatched combination. So opt for simpler designs that complement the rest of the furniture.
Offices and home offices often have unused walls and a sideboard is a great way to accessorise them. The best sideboards for offices are ones that offer plenty of closed storage for documents, office supplies or other essentials.
The top of the sideboard can be used to accessorise your office or it can be simply decorated with some books, turning it into a practical and stylish focal point. Designers recommend matching the finishes and material of the sideboard with your office desk for visual harmony.
Sideboards are no longer treated as passive afterthoughts in interior spaces. Their rising popularity has placed them centre stage, allowing them to perform as the statement piece that will set the design tone for your area. There are many sideboard trends on the rise that cater to varying tastes.
When styling your sideboards, a good approach is to treat the space around it like a composition. The surrounding elements need to be on the same page and contribute to a singular design direction. Here are some tested tricks of the trade from our interior experts that will guide you towards accentuating the visual impact of your storage unit.
If there’s a magic number to help you in your interior journey – it’s three. Frames, candles, vases or books; assembling decor items in triangular settings immediately enhances a sense of refinement. Our experts recommend opting for varying heights and textures to add visual interest around your storage piece. Do try to follow a theme within your trio of decor items, such as a common colour palette or a common design to retain a sense of cohesion.
Sideboards have made a major comeback in modern interiors thanks to their versatile nature. At FCI London, we pride ourselves on always keeping up with the latest trends to ensure that we are able to fulfil all your interior needs.
We own the largest luxury furniture showroom in London spanning across 30,000 sq ft, but perhaps our biggest asset is the team of highly professional designers who excel in guiding clients towards the perfect interior solutions. They provide an individualised experience that will centre around discovering precisely what you want and need in a sideboard.
Shopping for sideboards has never been easier. Simply book an appointment at our showroom, or message us with your queries to get started on your journey towards aesthetic, organised storage.
From getting your proportions right to nailing your style, our design team is at your disposal to help you find the perfect sideboards. Take advantage of our free consultation service by visiting our award-winning showroom today.
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