What is a sideboard and what is it used for?
Published on August 06 2025

The sideboard is one of those versatile pieces of furniture that, in addition to providing style, fulfills a practical function in everyday life. Traditionally used to store dishes and dining utensils, today the sideboard has evolved and has become a key piece in the decoration of different spaces in the home.
At Roble.Store, we work with sideboards made of solid oak, with timeless designs that combine functionality and warmth. They are sturdy furnituredesigned to help you keep order and, at the same time, dress the room with character and naturalness.
Where is a sideboard usually placed?
The sideboard is an extremely adaptable piece of furniture. It can be used in:
. The dining roomThe dining room, its most traditional place, to store crockery, cutlery, tablecloths or glasses.
. The living roomas a support for storing books, electronic devices or decoration.
. The foyerwhere it acts as an entrance piece of furniture: practical to leave keys, bags or everyday papers.
. Wide corridors or passageways. providing storage without taking up too much space.
. Even in bedroomsas an alternative to a low chest of drawers.
Its versatility makes it a practical and decorative solution, regardless of the style of your home.
What can I store in a sideboard?
It will depend on the use you make of it and the space where you place it, but in general, a sideboard can help you organize:
1. Crockery, glasses and cutlery
Textiles: tablecloths, napkins, table runners, etc.
3. Books, stationery or documents
4. Small electronic devices
5. Decoration out of season
6. Discreet cleaning products or scented candles
The key is to take advantage of its interior capacity without turning it into a "disaster drawer". In Roble.Store we bet on sideboards with functional compartments, doors, shelves or drawers that allow you to keep order in a simple way.
How tall should a sideboard be?
There is no single standard height, but in general, sideboards are usually between 75 and 90 cm high, enough to be functional without being too tall.
. For dining room or living roomThe average height of 80-85 cm is perfect to support decorative objects or even to serve as a support during an informal dinner.
. At foyers or passageways, they can bethey can be a little lower, if the space requires it.
. If you are looking for a more prominent piece or with more visual presence, tall sideboards (from 100 cm) are also an excellent choice, especially if the space has high ceilings or you need more vertical storage.
In any case, the height should allow a comfortable use and harmonize with the rest of the furniture. In Roble.Store you will find different sizes to suit every corner of your home.
The sideboard is an essential piece of furniture that combines aesthetics and functionality in a single element. It serves to store, organize and also to decorate. Whether in the living room, dining room or entrance hall, a solid oak sideboard by Oak-Store not only solves a practical need, but also brings warmth, design and durability to your home.