How to choose a sideboard for dishes in the living room?

In the 17th century in France, a sideboard was called a low cupboard for plates and bottles. Today the meaning of the word "sideboard" has greatly expanded. Now it has many additional compartments, where you can put not only dishes, but also fold tablecloths and napkins. The sideboard is still popular and decorates many houses.

Today, a sideboard is a self-sufficient furniture that can stand apart. It is customary to store the dishes in it. Sideboard is best to put near the dinner table, so that the tableware was at hand.

Previously, the sideboard was only in the kitchen. Today, this furniture can be designed for the living room. Sideboard for dishes was not only the subject of decor. It is multifunctional: you can store dishes, cutlery, tablecloths, napkins and other things in it.

The cupboard consists of two parts: the bottom and the top. Only glass can have glass. The lower part may be with wings. Sideboard must be combined with the rest of the interior.

Sideboards are the most diverse:

• standard;
• wall mounted;
• corner;
• modular;
• island

There are still slides, buffets and sideboards, showcases. Slides are used for small spaces, and buffets for spacious living rooms.

The material from which the sideboard is made may be different:

• Wood.
• MDF.
• Chipboard.
• Fiberboard
• Plastic.
• Plywood.
• Veneer.
• Glass.
• LMDF, LDSP.

Sideboards differ from each other in price, quality, material production, functionality. Their models also differ, which are of the following types:

• Classical. Its function is the storage of dishes. It has several compartments, many shelves.Basically, it consists of a top with glass doors and a bottom without glasses. These sideboards are made of expensive wood. The furniture looks expensive and rich and gives your interior a luxurious look. Although there are budget options from chipboard. This sideboard will not look so luxurious, but if you have animals that can damage your closet, it is better to choose a budget option. The classic version has legs.

• Angular. It consists of cabinets and basics. Inside the space looks like a triangle. This is a great option if the living room is small and you want to save space. But do not forget that the corner sideboard is much smaller than the classic, so all the dishes will not fit there. When placing such a locker, see if other furniture does not interfere when opening doors.

• Sideboard showcase. This model has not only glass doors, but shelves. Such a locker is often equipped with a backlight, which can be turned on in the evening. This will highlight the beauty of glassware. In addition to her, you can put books, photos, vases, beautiful figurines in the sideboard.

• Built in. Today, this model has become popular again. It looks incredibly beautiful and elegant and more suitable for spacious living rooms, in which everything fits together.

• Gorka. This model has a large number of shelves, and also has a special niche for the TV. From such furniture breathes comfort and warmth, so in the living room, where a sideboard slide is installed, it will be nice to gather with the whole family.

• Buffets - This is a classic version designed to store expensive dishes, such as porcelain.

• Floor. The main difference from all previous ones is the absence of legs.

Sideboards are classified by style decisions in design:

• Eco. It uses only high quality natural wood. The furniture is decorated with carving and painting.

• Modern In the furniture used and natural materials, and artificial. In this style there is no intricate decor.

• Baroque and Rococo. These are palace styles for which only natural material, carving, curved legs, gilding are peculiar. It is an exquisite and rich style. The sideboard can be decorated with inlaid stones.

• Vintage. Aging of furniture, decoupage, hand finishing - all this is characteristic of the furniture of this style.

• Ethnic orientation. The main criterion is unity in everything.Such furniture will add color to the living room interior.

• Minimalism. The decor in this style is most often absent.

• Classic. This style is characterized by severity, natural materials, large sizes. For the living room fit white sideboard with strict outlines.

Sideboards for the living room differ in their functionality - each model differs in the number of shelves, sections, the presence of glass in the top or bottom of the cabinet, frame, drawers, etc.

If your living room is made in the style of Provence, Chebbi-chic, then pay attention to the sideboards of light shades. A white high cabinet with glass and plenty of shelves will look great if you have a spacious living room. If you have, on the contrary, a room of a modest size, then choose a corner sideboard or a mini-model that has only one door.

In the event that your living room is decorated in a classic style, pay attention to the sideboards that look like traditional buffets. They have an additional storage compartment. Classic models can be made in different colors - from spectacular white to charcoal black.Such cabinets will look gorgeous with lighting.

The sideboard can be made of different materials, respectively, and the color palette will be varied. If you choose a sideboard for the living room, made in a classic style, it is better not to save money and choose a model from natural wood, for example, a wenge shade or mahogany. If your interior is decorated in modern or fusion style, then install a sideboard in beige or gray. The decor of the furniture depends on the interior of the living room. It can be patterns or carving.

Before you go to the store, think about what purpose you get a sideboard. Before making a final purchase decision, consider the following aspects:

• If you have a lot of things, then choose a spacious cabinet for dishes with a large number of additional sections and shelves.
• If you have a small living room, choose a corner sideboard. He will save space.
• If you come to the store, and a discount is provided for the goods, then first specify the reason for the discount. Before you may be a marriage.
• If you need a spacious wardrobe, then it must be equipped with doors.
• For small living rooms, choose a sideboard without frilly decor.
• It is not recommended to buy furniture through the Internet, since there is a high risk of receiving low-quality goods.

Pay attention to:

• the quality of the material from which the sideboard is made;
• furniture size;
• its combination with the interior;
• quality of accessories;
• glass quality and strength;
• safety in operation;
• environmental friendliness.

When choosing the size of the sideboard, be sure to size your living room. The standard width should not be more than two meters, and the height should be approximately 1.2-1.8 meters. If you decide to buy a built-in model, then make sure to measure the niche. Low sideboards are suitable for apartments in which low ceilings. In this case, the furniture will not stand out.

The top of the sideboard is most often equipped with glass. It is of several types:

• Tinted. When buying, choose shades of bronze or gold.
• Clarified. Will emphasize all the beauty of your dishes, especially if such a modern cabinet will be equipped with lighting.
• Under the crystal. Such glasses are treated with acid, so that it becomes crystal clear.
• Stained glass film. This is a material that is stuck on top of the glass and makes it bulky.
• Frosted pattern. Such a pattern is created using sandblasting method.

As with any furniture, care is needed behind the sideboard. It consists in the following:

• Do not use abrasive materials.
• Only soft cloths and special cleaners can be used for washing.
• Do not place furniture near heating devices.
• Avoid direct sunlight, as this can lead to drying out and rapid aging of furniture.
• Do not wipe the furniture with a damp cloth, as there are stains from it and this can lead to darkening of the varnish.
• Polishing products should be used once a week.
• Aged furniture is not polished, but treated with special cleaning agents and wiped with a flannel cloth. Also use a brush that helps to remove dust in hard to reach places.

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