{"id":18493,"date":"2025-04-24T10:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/?post_type=glossary&p=18493"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:26:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:26:40","slug":"sideboard","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.andacademy.com\/resources\/glossary\/interior-design\/sideboard\/","title":{"rendered":"Sideboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

In interior design<\/a>, a sideboard is a multi-purpose piece of furniture used for storage and display purposes. It is typically placed in a living room, bedroom, or dining room and has a flat surface with drawers, shelves, or both.\n<\/p>\n

Sideboards come in various sizes and styles. Interior stylists<\/a> often use them as a functional piece of furniture that also maximizes the space in a room. Sideboard tables can be styled in various ways, which makes them a favorite among homeowners as well.\n<\/p>\n

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Cabinet<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIt refers to a box-like storage unit with drawers,<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Console<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIt is a long, narrow table typically placed against a wall.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Key Features of Sideboard Tables<\/h2>\n

A sideboard table is like a cabinet but shorter. Here are some key features that define its use and characteristics.\n<\/p>\n