How to Decorate a Long Sideboard

A sideboard is a piece of furniture created to serve foods and store dishes in a dining room setting. Decorating a sideboard so that it remains functional as well as attractive is not difficult if you stay true to the original purpose. This type of furniture often has a wide drawer beneath the flat surface. It is surrounded by cabinets or drawers to store dishes, linens and other paraphernalia for the dining room. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Hang a large framed picture, a mirror or other artwork on the wall at the center of the sideboard. This adds a focal point to the long space, creates balance in the room and draws the eye to the sideboard.

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Add smaller framed pictures, wall scones or other wall decor around the large artwork. This helps balance the focal point over the long sideboard and creates unity in the space. Use frames on the smaller picture that are similar to or coordinate well with the focal point.

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Place a lamp, candelabra, a tall vase, a pair of decorative candlesticks or other tall objects to draw attention to the sideboard. Often, it gets hidden behind the dining room table and seems to disappear. Use decor of different heights for an asymmetrical shape to provide interest.

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Set a footed bowl with fresh or faux magnolias in it to create an old-fashioned ambience on your sideboard. Placing it in the center helps break up the long space. A silver teapot set adds a formal or Victorian touch to this dining room area. Placing a contemporary sculpture in the center of the sideboard adds a modern, eclectic appeal to the room.