Firstly, you need to decide which room your sideboard will be going in. While sideboards were used generally in a dining room - today, they are regarded as a decorative piece of furniture, often found in numerous rooms around the house.

Typically, you should aim for your sideboard to be the same height as your dining table which is generally between 30 and 35 inches tall to accommodate the serving of food.

There are two main options: matching it with the existing furniture and colours, or you can decide on an option that contrasts it. Whatever sideboard you choose for your room, it should be functional for storage and decoration. A sideboard with a drawer may be the perfect solution.