| Sideboards and dressers were extremely popular in | | | | for one which is crafted either entirely or |
| the 1970s, but lost their appeal in later years. | | | | predominantly from solid wood, as it will last longer |
| However, they have recently been making a | | | | than one built from cheaper materials such as MDF. |
| come-back and are now seen as stylish, must-have | | | | Some retailers offer wooden sideboards and dressers |
| pieces of furniture for the dining room. | | | | with protective lacquer finishes. This type of finish will |
| A dresser is a tall piece of furniture, which usually has | | | | help to keep your furniture looking its best for longer. |
| a base which has cupboards or drawers, whilst the | | | | Make sure it's practical |
| top section has shelves where you can display your | | | | Make sure that your new sideboard or dresser is |
| crockery. A sideboard is a piece of furniture which | | | | practical as well as beautiful. Think about what you |
| has drawers, cupboards or compartments in which | | | | want to be able to store in it and make sure that |
| you can store your tableware, and has a flat surface | | | | choose one with enough space for your tableware. |
| like a table. However, you can also often buy a | | | | Do you want to be able to display your crockery or |
| matching top unit to place on top of the sideboard, | | | | glassware, or would you rather hide it away inside of |
| making it look like a dresser. | | | | the unit? Would storing your tableware be easier if |
| Sideboards and dressers are incredibly practical pieces | | | | the sideboard or dresser had adjustable shelves? |
| of furniture, allowing you to store plates, glasses, | | | | Choose the right style |
| cutlery and other tableware in your dining room, | | | | There are many different styles of sideboard and |
| leaving your kitchen cupboards free for other things. | | | | dresser on the market, and it's important to make |
| We've put together some hints and tips to help you | | | | sure that you choose one that suits your dining |
| to choose the perfect sideboard or dresser for your | | | | room, particularly as a sideboard or dresser is likely to |
| dining room. | | | | be a real focal point in the room. Firstly, you will need |
| Measure up before shopping | | | | to decide whether you would like a traditional or a |
| Before you start searching for your new furniture, | | | | more contemporary style piece and ensure that |
| decide where you would like to put it and measure | | | | whichever style you choose will suit the look of your |
| up to see how much space you have available. | | | | room and fit in with the rest of your dining room |
| Remember to make sure that you will have enough | | | | furniture. |
| room to open the cupboards or drawers. If you are | | | | Sideboards and dressers can sometimes be fairly |
| buying a wooden dresser or sideboard, make sure | | | | bulky, so it's important to choose one which doesn't |
| that you don't place it in direct sunlight, as this can | | | | make your dining room look smaller or darker. |
| cause fading, or next to a direct heat source, such | | | | Although some people avoid buying wooden furniture |
| as a fire or a radiator. | | | | for this reason, you can buy sideboards and dressers |
| Choose high-quality furniture | | | | in many different types of wood, and you may find |
| Your sideboard or dresser is likely to be used fairly | | | | that furniture made from a light coloured wood looks |
| regularly, so it's important to choose one which is well | | | | perfect. Alternatively, if you want to make your |
| made so that it will last for years. If you are thinking | | | | dining room look warm and cozy, try choosing a |
| about buying a wooden sideboard or dresser, look | | | | sideboard or dresser made from a darker wood. |