Off-white sectional and wood coffee table furnish this living room while resting on a patterned rug. Wood sideboard stands beneath a rustic picture joined by a shelving unit with black frame. Neutral pillows on sectional finish this space.
25 Modern Sideboard Ideas to Enhance Your Space
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Published: September 15, 2022
Updated: December 4, 2023
Sideboards may be the picture of vintage home elegance but don’t rule them out when furnishing your contemporary space, a modern sideboard can be a vital tool in creating a current look. Sideboards or buffets are typically placed in a living or dining room and can be used as a serving tool or a purely aesthetic piece.
If your goal is to optimize storage, this is the ideal feature. Many sideboards have either glass cabinets to display your tableware or closed cabinets to hide excess items. If a modern aesthetic is your only concern, you’re in luck. With so many styles and materials available you will have no problem finding the perfect piece to accentuate your space. Whether you need a helping hand at dinner parties or a place to display décor, a modern sideboard is the solution. Explore the world of sideboards with the extraordinary collection of samples below.
02 of Living Room with Black Modern Sideboard
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A modern, black sideboard in the living room is complemented by gold hardware and an embellished accent mirror. A rounded vase and candelabra rest upon the sideboard, offering a decorative touch. The beige couch hosts a tasseled throw blanket.
03 of Dining Room with Black Buffet Under Shelf
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Window sits within an eggshell wall with white wainscoting and illuminates this dining room. A black buffet with subtle fall decor is placed under a wood shelf. Wood dining table is paired with black spindle back chairs and patterned rug.
04 of Board and Batten Seasonal Dining Room
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Circular gold chandelier hangs above a white dining table with black chairs. Wood sideboard showcases an arrangement of Christmas decor with white houses and bottle brush trees. Rectangular window sits within a white board and batten wall.
05 of Gold Chandelier Over White Dining Table
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Gold chandelier above table illuminates this dining room. White dining table with varying styles of white chairs is placed next to beveled glass buffet with brass frame. Embellished mirror sits upon the wall over cocktail tray and white decorative pieces.
06 of Modern Décor with Circular Dining Table
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Modern sideboard buffet stands in this dining room next to a wood table with glass top and beige dining chairs. Sideboard is accessorized by a circular gold framed mirror and a collection of modern black decor.
07 of Entryway with Dark Flooring and Neutral Décor
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Light wood sideboard with woven cabinets is placed in this entryway over dark flooring. White canvas stands in the middle of an arrangement of neutral decor and a white textured table lamp with white shade.
08 of Black and Glass Hutches in Living Room
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Light wood living room flooring hosts a pair of black and glass hutches and a dark wood patterned sideboard. Large circular mirror hangs upon the wall above a potted plant and black table lamp with white shade.
09 of Black Modern Sideboard with Glass Panels
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Black modern sideboard with glass cabinets occupies this dining room wall under an embellished picture frame. Wood dining table is joined by black spindle back chairs under a black chandelier. This space is finished by neutral decor and simple greenery.
10 of Neutral Décor Under Framed Gallery Wall
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Wood sideboard with woven cabinets is paired with a wall display of wood framed pictures. A collection of neutral vases stand upon the sideboard alongside books and a gray lamp with white shade.
11 of Sliding Barn Door and Dark Wood Sideboard
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Dark wood sideboard with metal ring pulls is placed against a white wall next to a sliding barn door. The sideboard features an arrangement of objects including a white shaded lamp and a picture frame resting next to other small objects.
12 of Wood Blanket Ladder and Small Window
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Wood blanket ladder stands against a white wall shared with a small window. Below the window sits a black sideboard that displays a woven vase and black framed picture along with a stack of books.
13 of Varying Tones of Wood and Terrariums
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A modern sideboard made with varying tones of wood stands in this neutral space against a beige wall. Geometric terrariums and a black vase filled with greenery are placed among other decorative objects. A neutral picture hangs upon the wall.
14 of Black Buffet with Cabinets in Breakfast Nook
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Black buffet with cabinets stands in this kitchen nook beside a patterned floor mat and wood bench. Neutral vases rest upon the buffet joined by a shaded table lamp and books.
15 of Natural Light with Black and Rattan
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Black and rattan sideboard in sitting area features modern sideboard decor with a black vase and long stem candle holders. Black framed window provides natural light to white walls with white wainscoting.
16 of Metal Chandelier Over Wood Dining Table
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Natural wood panel sideboard stands against a white dining room wall with an arrangement of neutral picture frames and wood items. Wood dining table hosts pine garland and white chairs. Metal arm chandelier illuminates the space.
17 of Brass Sconce Mounted on Entryway Wall
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Woven cabinet sideboard stands in this entryway under a linear brass sconce. A framed picture is displayed above the sideboard accompanied by a minimalist collection of decor. White board and batten covers the entryway walls.
18 of Black and Glass Modern Sideboard Buffet
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Black and glass modern sideboard buffet displays a collection of tableware. Pine garland rests atop the sideboard beside white shaded lamps and a rounded edge square mirror. Patterned white rug lays upon dark flooring.
19 of Modern Sideboard Cabinet with Extra Storage
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Modern sideboard cabinet below a beveled grid mirror provides additional storage in this dining room. This piece is accentuated by a brass framed picture and white vase along with a shaded lamp and small neutral decor.
20 of Brass Framed Mirror and Neutral Décor
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Textured wood sideboard is accompanied by a brass framed square mirror and white shaded table lamp. Potted tree and woven basket stand beside the sideboard joined by a vase of greenery resting on top.
21 of Gallery Wall and Collection of Potted Plants
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Gallery wall with simple pictures is showcased over a wood sideboard surrounded by potted plants. Small neutral items including plants and books sit atop the sideboard continuing the natural theme of the space.
22 of Modern Sideboard and Buffets in Open Space
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Modern sideboards and buffets compliment this open space by adding storage as well as a decorative touch. Circular white mirror is displayed above the smaller sideboard paired with a rectangular faux snake skin lamp and white vases.
23 of Mirrored Grid Wall and Wood Dining Table
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Mirrored grid wall paired with buffet offers this dining room an elegant touch displaying a cocktail tray with decanters and white vase. Light wood dining table with glass top is surrounded by matching wood chairs. Patterned rug lays upon the floor.
24 of Gallery Wall Showcased in Office Space
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Dark wood sideboard occupies this office space beneath a gallery wall. Swing arm table lamp is joined by a stack of books and white vase to accessorize this piece. Dark flooring and a woven mat complete the space.
25 of Gray Staircase Sideboard with Woven Cabinets
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Woven cabinets are paired with a gray frame to create this sideboard beside staircase. Rectangular mirror sits upon the sideboard among an arrangement of decorative objects and a black table lamp with white shade.
