But unlike a buffet, a sideboard is less about function and more about style. It's the way to go if you want a piece of furniture that feels polished and elegant in your separate dining area.

‘Sideboards, buffets, and credenzas are very similar ... is shorter and can be a built-in cabinet or a freestanding furniture piece.’ As for a buffet, Sandro continues, ‘A buffet is taller ...