Narrow Sideboards And Buffets
For cabinets and drawers in small spaces, these narrow sideboards and buffets will give you additional storage in what might seem like unusable space. Long, thin, but very functional, pick up one, or many, and seize the opportunity to use a small area for some great storage capabilities. These come in many styles and colors, easily matchable with your current cabinetry.
A glammed up narrow sideboard that keeps it remarkably subtle
$409.99 $889.9
A glammed up narrow sideboard that keeps it remarkably subtle
Etta Avenue™
$409.99 $889.9
Perhaps you’re trying to toe the line between modern minimalism and art deco glam. A wooden sideboard with tiny, subtle golden accents is just what you’re looking for!
We like a very understated sideboard that’s elevated with golden hardware for legs. This amps up the geometric feel of the art deco era while offering tons of practical storage space.
A narrow buffet cabinet that doubles as an art piece
$859.99 $1024
A narrow buffet cabinet that doubles as an art piece
Wade Logan®
$859.99 $1024
If you think about it, the doors of a sideboard are about the same size as your average wall hanging or painting. If you live in a smaller space, it might make sense to double up.
Purchase a sideboard with flat doors that have been inlaid with a detailed painted scene, a 3D metallic piece of art, or a sculpted or carved pattern. This adds visual interested in an unexpected way—always a great choice for savvy decorating.
Retro Glam Shallow Sideboard
$326.99 $409.99
Retro Glam Shallow Sideboard
Willa Arlo™ Interiors
$326.99 $409.99
Perfect For: Retro mid-century modern and eclectic decorating styles
What We Like: Color options
This sideboard boasts an undeniably stylish mixed-material design; starting with the faux marble top, accompanied by an MDF body with grooved channel doors, finished off with gold handles and tube legs. Inside, three adjustable shelves offer a generous amount of room for differently-sized items. Even better, it comes in a choice of five colors, including taupe, black, green, white, and charcoal with black accents instead of gold.
Designer Advice:
Need to refresh your dining room or entryway? This unique sideboard will do just that, with the intention of stealing the show anywhere it goes. While it makes a statement alone, we love the idea of topping it off with funky decorative pieces to create a showstopping vignette. Think bubble candles, glass table lamps, and ceramic vases for example.
What Users Say:
Just what I needed. It is very stylish, nice storage and was easy to put together.
A narrow sideboard cabinet on legs
$129.99 $196.99
A narrow sideboard cabinet on legs
Red Barrel Studio®
$129.99 $196.99
Hoping to achieve an elevated look (perhaps, literally)? If you have a smaller space, boosting the eye upward can really help make your home look more intentional. Placing a slim cabinet on legs can help with this effect.
Bonus points: Paint your sideboard the same color as your walls, and it’ll recede into the background while providing key storage. This will help make your home look larger and less cluttered!
Skinny Buffet Table with Wine Storage
$449.99 $467.52
Skinny Buffet Table with Wine Storage
Steelside™
$449.99 $467.52
Perfect For: Hosting at home
What We Like: Multiple storage options
What We Don’t Like: Time-consuming to put together
This manufactured wood buffet table shows off a stunning two-tone finish in either black or distressed walnut, adorned with a faux cement exterior and metal grates. And it's not just the good looks that impress - it comes packed with a hanging stemware rack, a 10-bottle wine rack, a bottom drawer, and adjustable shelves to create the perfect beverage bar. The cherries on top are the sliding doors and lockable casters!
Designer Advice:
This buffet is designed for easy relocation, making it the perfect companion for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. Of course, you can always remove the wheels if you want it to look more like a permanent piece. Other than that, its compact footprint fits perfectly into awkward spaces in the kitchen, dining room, and living room.
What Users Say:
This is the most functional bar for a small area. Love that it fits so much. It looks great in my living room.
Farmhouse Narrow Sideboard for Small Spaces
$217.99 $223.99
Farmhouse Narrow Sideboard for Small Spaces
Gracie Oaks
$217.99 $223.99
Perfect For: Traditional, country cottage, farmhouse, and rustic interiors
What We Like: Durable construction
What We Don’t Like: Difficult assembly
Not So Good For: Modern decor
Featuring a natural pine wood construction, this server is all about classic style and long-lasting convenience. It has two drawers for small bits and pieces along with a wide, adjustable shelf hidden behind double doors for neat storage. Meanwhile, the black metal hardware, paneled accents, carved base, and antique brown tone add a charming, old-fashioned touch.
Designer Advice:
Thanks to its 170 lb weight capacity, this piece can be used in a multitude of ways. The obvious choice would be to use it as a sideboard for storing tableware, kitchen linen, and table accessories. That said, it can also double as a sturdy TV stand (although it doesn’t include any cable management system). Some other options include a coffee station, a pet cabinet, and even a sink vanity if you don’t mind the extra work.
What Users Say:
Perfect small size to add to the kitchen for extra counter space and storage. Sturdy and good-looking.
A slim sideboard's modern take on farmhouse appeal
$175.99 $495
A slim sideboard's modern take on farmhouse appeal
Gracie Oaks
$175.99 $495
If you enjoy a farmhouse aesthetic with a twist, check out a sliding door that’s made out of rich-toned panels. With a vibe reminiscent of both mid-century modern architecture and more rustic pieces, this cabinet takes advantage of the very current two-toned trend to add an interesting piece to your place.
A narrow sideboard with drawers and cabinets
A narrow sideboard with drawers and cabinets
Beachcrest Home™
If you’re in need of a solution that has both swinging-open cabinets for large storage and slim drawers for, say, flat storage or silverware, select a piece that has both (it’s that simple!).
Since the sideboard itself will be narrow, you’ll need to think carefully about how you’ll use it for storage—perhaps by rotating both silverware and appliances so they’re parallel against the wall. However, as you know, every inch matters—which can make a versatile storage sideboard particularly valuable.
A greyscale narrow depth sideboard with an aged finish
A greyscale narrow depth sideboard with an aged finish
Breakwater Bay
Perhaps you don’t want your sideboard to camouflage with your walls; you want to make a statement.
We’d recommend selecting a cool neutral—grey, navy, white, or black—to show off your sideboard without overwhelming your room. This will also help make styling your cabinet easier—simply pair the cabinet with other neutral decor, and you’ll be good to go.
A top shelf shallow depth sideboard
A top shelf shallow depth sideboard
17 Stories
Whether you’d like a literal top shelf in your space or you’re interested in storing your appliances closer to the floor, this sideboard trend (with a closed cabinet on the bottom and smaller shelves up top) offers easy access and practical decorating opportunities.
Simply place your beautiful plates or prettier glassware on those upper shelves, and you’ll have a gorgeous, artsy decoration without seeming like you’re trying too hard.
A narrow buffet that makes a statement
A narrow buffet that makes a statement
Winston Porter
Pursuing a maximalist vibe? Forget everything about clean lines and neutral colors, and instead source a sideboard that’s painted in jewel tones, has a detailed drawer decoration or carving, or both.
We like a carved door that allows slight access to the other side—with windows, perhaps—so you can see what’s inside. This makes storage (and finding what you have in storage) much easier!
A mid century modern skinny sideboard
A mid century modern skinny sideboard
17 Stories
A practical cabinet with the distinctive angled legs popular in the ‘50s and ‘60s: If that’s what you’re looking for, you’re in luck, as this type of furniture is all over the place right now!
Look for real hardwood and doors with glass or wire inserts to achieve the vintage-meets-modern vibe that you’re sourcing. Keeping your hardware and furniture structure all in one tone will help keep these older pieces looking new in your home.
A shallow sideboard with a sliding farmhouse door
A shallow sideboard with a sliding farmhouse door
Gracie Oaks
We’ve all seen the trend of sliding barn doors in rustic, farmhouse-inspired home looks. If you don’t have the space to do this large-scale, use the same idea on your sideboard.
This has practical benefits: Since you won’t be swinging a cabinet door outward, you don’t have to account for that mostly-unused space!
Buying Guide
Emily is a young, talented designer, whose professional interests gravitate towards kitchen and dining spaces. She prides herself on her attention to detail, obsession with functionality, and appreciation for craftsmanship.
You can make your dinner parties an even bigger success with the use of narrow sideboards and buffets in serving your guests. They are great for ensuring your dinner table isn't overcrowded, and they're great for showcasing your appetizer and main dish pairings. That's not all, however, as they also make excellent storage units for cocktail napkins and utensils. After the party, you'd still love how your sideboard or buffet looks inside your dining room.
Narrow sideboards and buffets come in myriads of varieties. To ensure that you get only the unit that suits your needs and preferences best, keep on reading as we've made a buying guide especially for you. Check it out.
Sideboards and buffets, which are also called as servers, are available in every style imaginable from traditional and modern to transition. If you have a farmhouse-style dining room or kitchen, we would suggest you choose a solid wood unit with exposed grain, turned feet, and decorative molding as you'll find it fitting for your space.
In a contemporary kitchen or dining room setting, what would work best is a streamlined design that has a glossy finish and clean lines.
If you want a sideboard or buffet that blends stunning classic architectural elements to designer-inspired furniture profiles, finishes, and materials, then it's a good choice if you have a space with a transitional theme.
When shopping for a narrow sideboard, server or buffet, you need to ensure the piece matches or complements the dining set you currently have.
Buffets and sideboards that are constructed out of solid hardwoods such as oak, cherry, and maple are more durable, resilient to damage, and they last longer. If you plan to store heavy dishes and plates on the shelves, make sure that your sideboard or buffet is made of high-quality, sturdy materials as you will need sufficient support for your collection.
There are those who prioritize affordability rather than construction, and this is perfectly fine. Consider models that have components (e.g. doors) made from composites or particle board. A buffet or sideboard that has glass sides will enable you to witness the contents with just a single glance. Solid sides, on the other hand, offer more protection in case the items tip over accidentally while inside the unit.
If you'll be using a sideboard to store keepsakes and art objects, consider models that have glass sides with pre-wired lighting. Whenever you turn off the overhead lights of your room, the lighting from your unit will create a sexy and romantic atmosphere. The lighting will enhance an intimate dining's mood. Just make sure that there is an electrical outlet near the location you have chosen for the unit. Typically, there's a switch inside a sideboard or buffet to control the lights.
- Select a sideboard or buffet that can double as a home credenza or living room furniture if you're trying to save money.
- If you will be storing taller items, check for shelves that can be adjusted.
- Choose a unit that has drawers if you will be storing candles, linens, and flatware.
