Sideboards & Buffets

Sideboards & buffets are frequently considered synonymous and they do serve similar functions. There are some distinct differences. First, a buffet is more likely to be in a dining room, whereas a sideboard might be found in a kitchen or a dining room. Another difference is that buffets often have longer legs than a sideboard, and have a series of drawers and cubbies for storing things. Sideboards are more likely to have short legs or simply a base, although they are also used for storage and for displaying things. Both are useful things to have in your cooking and dining area.