Categories : Tips - Published : 08/12/2022 How to decorate a solid wood sideboard? The sideboard is a very practical piece of storage furniture. It is functional, but can also be a decorative "object"! Although it takes up space, your solid wood sideboard will also be a predominant element in the decoration of your living room. Choosing the right sideboard In the previous article, we explained that it is important to choose the sideboard that you will put in your living room and/or dining room. Whether it is a sideboard, high, low, open or closed, a solid wood sideboard is not a piece of furniture that you choose on a whim. Many criteria are taken into account: the space you have in your living room, the use you will have of it or the style of furniture you are looking for. Sideboard Adelin As mentioned above, the sideboard is a very practical piece of furniture when it comes to storage. Placed in the dining room, it can have several roles: as a simple storage unit or as a television cabinet if necessary. You can store your crockery in it so that you have it to hand when you lay your pretty table, but also your digital equipment for the television. If your interior allows it, you can also use your sideboard as a room divider between your living room and your dining room. Coupled with a sofa at its back, they will form a beautiful duo! As for the choice of material, sideboards are mainly made from solid wood to ensure their solidity and longevity. Thanks to a solid wood sideboard made from pine, you will be able to combine it with all styles of decoration: contemporary, industrial, bohemian or even traditional! Sideboard Ernest Sideboard Emile Sideboard Edmond How to decorate it? Almost all of us love the low sideboard, which offers generous storage space, and also frees up wall space for a pretty decoration! Here are some tips for decorating your sideboard: Opt for frames to be placed on the topFamily photos or design posters, this type of decoration will bring colour to your furniture, and this style of decoration works with everything. You can also add drawings or paintings! The important thing is that it fits in with your interior. Don't forget the essential green plantsGreen plants have become a real essential in our interiors and will always have their place in your home, especially on your beautiful sideboard. Play with the size of the plants and their colours to bring different nuances. However, be careful with your solid wood furniture and make sure you don't get water on it to stain it. Otherwise, opt for a varnish to protect it. Think about the wall decorationIf you have chosen a low sideboard, you can use the wall above the furniture. You can hang a large frame on it, or several smaller ones to create a jumble of pretty posters. You can also turn to hanging mirrors! This will not only dress up your room in a flash, but also reflect more natural light. Large, round mirrors are also a trend, as they capture attention and break up the rigid look of some rectangular sideboards. Lighting to enhance your decor Lighting fixtures are a must to complete a beautiful decoration. They are indispensable! By placing one or more lamps on the sideboard, or even on a stand, you will create a bright and attractive decor. This will highlight the pretty decoration you have chosen for your buffet. Sideboard Eustache