In the next two part series we will look at the often overlooked impact a sideboard or desk can have on a hallway or lounge, providing a functional purpose as well as being a focal point of its environment, making a lovely piece of living room furniture.
Evaluating Style
The key to a great sideboard is a combination of several factors. Principally, the sideboard you choose should be stylish and look good in your home. It should complement and harmonise with the décor of the room; either your sideboard could stand out as a decorative but bold feature or blend with other furniture to provide an understated, sophisticated piece of furniture.
The sideboard should be of a classic design and as well as considering whether to purchase birch or oak furniture, it is important to note whether the handles, the shape and any patterns match the decoration of your room as well. Positioning in the room is also important, to find the ideal place that will showcase your sideboard but not impose too much into the centre of your room.
Birch, Indian or oak furniture?
A great sideboard should also be designed to last a long time, and be made of a quality wood. Birch, Indian solid mango and oak furniture are strong and durable. They can be easily maintained and kept in good condition if they are regularly treated, cleaned and polished. The joints used in the sideboard should be strong and well crafted such as dovetail joints. Oak veneers last a much shorter time than solid oak furniture although the quality of a solid oak sideboard is likely to cost significantly more. The strength of your sideboard is important particularly if you plan to place something heavy such as a television set on top of it. A veneer is much less likely to stand up to the weight and will be quickly damaged over time compared to the solid version.
In our next post we will look at the function and carefully choosing you new sideboard to ensure you get value for money, and most beauty piece for your home.
