Best sideboard

Display your finest china or stow away unsightly clutter with the best sideboards for your home.

Best sideboard
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Sideboards will offer your home added storage, whether it's crockery in the dining room, DVDs in the living room, or files in the home office. They can hide away belongings or show off your favorite knickknacks or dishware, some featuring glass doors. These furnishings come in many heights, depths, and finishes, so you're bound to find one that suits your home in our superb sideboard collection.

Staff pick

Nathan James Enloe modern storage cabinet

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Nathan James Enloe modern storage cabinet

Keep your space clutter-free

This chic two-tone sideboard has the looks and a hefty weight-bearing capacity. 

Pros:

  • Keeps clutter hidden away
  • Stylish design 
  • Each shelf can bear 20 pounds

Cons:

  • Style won't suit all spaces

Not everyone wants glass doors to display their best china. If you'd prefer something just as stylish without transparent glass panels, check out the Nathan James' Enloe storage cabinet. It's a super-modern blend of wooden doors, a clean white exterior, and gold legs. This unit has a great aesthetic, but it's still built to endure. Each shelf can bear up to 20 pounds, meaning it's suitable for all your storage needs. 

Best compact

WE Furniture Modern Farmhouse Buffet

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WE Furniture modern farmhouse buffet

Use as a buffet or TV stand

This sideboard is a great piece, providing storage in dining rooms, hallways, and living rooms.

Pros:

  • Drawers and shelves
  • Supports up to 250 pounds 
  • Good for small spaces

Cons:

  • Not solid wood

Looking for a holiday-worthy sideboard? The WE Furniture modern farmhouse buffet will contain enough essentials for the entire family, stowing them away when they're not in use. It has shelves and a door to keep clutter out of view, and the neutral finish options will look good in most interiors. It's not solid wood—but you wouldn't know by looking at it. And the practical MDF has a laminate finish that can be easily wiped clean.

Best low model

Simpli Home Warm Shaker32 inch Wide Rustic Low Storage Cabinet

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Simpli Home warm shaker low storage cabinet

Multiple colors and finishes available

This little sideboard has a simple style with classic glass doors for a peek at your favorite things.

Pros:

  • Two adjustable shelves
  • Solid wood
  • Great for hallways

Cons:

  • Shallow design limits your space

It doesn't get much more versatile than the Simpli Home's sideboard. The unit is low and shallow, which means it will work well in hallways or smaller spaces while still making a great display thanks to its glass doors. What we really like is that this storage cabinet is crafted from super-durable solid pine. It comes in black, grey, and several wood tones, so you can choose a hue to suit your décor. 

Best stylish

Walker Edison Furniture Company wood-accent buffet sideboard

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Walker Edison Furniture Company wood-accent buffet sideboard

True blue and geometric

Make a style statement with this eye-catching sideboard.

Pros:

  • Statement piece
  • Adjustable shelf
  • Can also be used as a stand

Cons:

  • Not the most storage space

Walker Edison Furniture Company's sideboard is a geometric model offering a modern touch to living spaces. It has adjustable shelving, which can be moved to accommodate many storage needs, and the 32-inch depth will fit wider items. This unit is made from solid wood and high-grade MDF, so it's sturdy and durable. Though the blue finish on this sideboard won't be to everyone's taste, the hue will bring a modern edge to the right home, no matter the design.

Best for dining rooms

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GBU modern buffet cabinet with wine rack

Practical and attractive

This budget-friendly buffet will hold all your dinner party essentials in style.


Pros:

  • Affordable 
  • Built-in wine rack
  • Tempered glass doors

Cons:

  • Only available in two finishes 

We like GBU's sideboard for use in the dining room. There are two glass-fronted cupboards for tableware storage, a drawer suitable for cutlery, and an open shelf ideal for plates. The unit's top can even be used to showcase decorative objects. Our favorite part is the built-in X-shaped wine rack, offering space for eight wine bottles.

Best for display

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Yoluckea console sideboard buffet

Vintage-inspired showpiece

This gorgeous sideboard can be used for attractive china and glassware. 

Pros:

  • Alloy steel construction
  • Fluted glass
  • Retro handles

Cons:

  • High cost 

This designer piece is a very elegant way to store and display your dining room essentials. The glass panels mean your most attractive items can be admired while being safely stowed away. A high-quality, sturdy steel frame (powder coated to perfection) perfectly supports the fragile panes and the belongings you plan to showcase. And the gold-colored handles offer a charming retro touch. This stunning design comes in several finishes to complement your design.

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Our top sideboard pick, the Nathan James Enloe modern storage cabinet, will fit enough kitchenware for most families and look chic while doing so. 

Looking for something on the larger side? The WE Furniture modern farmhouse buffet delivers. It has a load-bearing capacity of 250 pounds and boasts a practical laminate finish.

If you want a sideboard that doubles as a designer showpiece, look at the Yoluckea console sideboard buffet. This vintage-inspired cabinet has a sturdy steel construction matched with attractive fluted glass.  

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Millie Fender
Head of Reviews

Millie joined the Real Homes team in 2021 after working at TopTenReviews as a Staff Writer. Formerly our Small Appliance Editor, she is now Head of Reviews and is constantly making sure that we are reviewing the latest and greatest products for our readers. 

Millie passed our five-step certification process to become a verified customer advisor on coffee machines. As a baking enthusiast, Millie’s job at Real Homes is the perfect excuse to cook up an endless supply of snacks. When she’s not in the kitchen though, she loves knitting and exploring London's top food markets.