A sleek mode of storage, a presentation space for pictures, vases and more and a great looking piece of furniture in its own right, the sideboard is a wise buy. We've trawled the market and come up with six of the best options out there, from modest but fabulous to blow the budget:
Six of the Best: Sideboards for all budgets
Small but perfectly formed, this environmentally friendly sideboard made entirely from durable layered-cardboard offers generous storage space in a range of vibrant colours plus white and neutrals. Something for everyone.
Georgia cardboard sideboard, £169 at Fashion 4 Home
Six of the Best: Sideboards for all budgets
Good old made.com does it again with this retro chic veneered oak sideboard in warm grey. Also available in walnut.
Boundary sideboard in warm grey, £375 at made.com
Six of the Best: Sideboards for all budgets
The distinctive grooves in the ever popular walnut veneer finish elevate this one above the competition. With four sizeable sections it will eat up your magazines/paperwork/whatever with ease.
Bari four door walnut sideboard, £599 at dwell.co.uk
Six of the Best: Sideboards for all budgets
It's hard to fault or to resist a crisp, white lacquered finish. With its cut-out handle detail this is one for practical minimalists everywhere. Plus, it has cable management holes and adjustable shelves and so can be used as a media cabinet.
Vico Buffet sideboard from £644 at Kalusto
Six of the Best: Sideboards for all budgets
This award winning wave effect design screams future classic. Available in oak, white or a charcoal painted finish, this piece will add class to any living space.
Wave by Content sideboard, £1630 at The Conran Shop
Six of the Best: Sideboards for all budgets
A glorious statement piece, the Quodes Satellite is a master class in the super modern and the super sleek. The bases, powder coated in white are perhaps what makes it. Available with satin finish drawer fronts in white, vermillion (with antique pink) or greens.
Quodes Satellite Low Sideboard, £2085-£2169 at Nest