how to style your sideboard

Whether you call it a sideboard, buffet or credenza, I wanted to share a few ideas on how to add depth and texture to this storage piece in your home. I found ours on facebook marketplace for $900, but it’s originally from the Restoration Hardware Shutter Collection (unfortunately no longer in production). We needed lots of extra space for glassware, serving platters, and other dining related items that just didn’t fit in our kitchen.

Wall art isn’t usually where I start when designing a new space, but I got this original painting (for free…!) from my old office building when they were doing renovations. I wanted it to be a focal point in our home and it helped me decide how large the piece of furniture below it should be. The painting is 66” long and the sideboard is 90”, leaving a foot on each end to play with.

I started with black candlesticks to add height, but not cover up the painting. I’m always changing out the taper candles but love choosing colors that compliment the art. The ceramic bowl was such a unique wedding gift that we absolutely love! I draped a brown beaded garland over the edge to add texture. The bowl is one of a kind, but here is a great option from pottery barn that’s similar in shape and on sale right now!

Incorporating metal on your sideboard is a great way to contrast the other matte pieces on display. The vintage copper hammered humidor was an antique from my mom, but there are similar options being sold on etsy and chairish.

Stacking coffee table books is something I do all over the house and here I was able to use some of our favorites: The Man Behind The Maps , Yellowstone, and Travel Home. The small vase set on top is perfect for dried eucalyptus or flowers and adds a touch of greenery.

I like to think the finishing touch to every room is lighting. The Studio McGee table lamp is a great size, affordable, and brings a subtle and soothing warmth to the room.