The chest of drawers has long been the default choice for bedroom storage, yet it is not the only option. A low sideboard can do the same job and often more, offering a blend of drawers and cupboards within a single piece. For anyone looking to refresh a bedroom or solve an awkward layout, swapping the usual chest for a sideboard is worth serious thought.<\/p>\n
This is not about following a trend for its own sake. A sideboard simply behaves differently in a room, and that difference can suit the way many UK bedrooms are shaped and used. Below we look at where it works and what to weigh up.<\/p>\n
A chest of drawers offers, naturally enough, drawers. A sideboard gives you a mix. Cupboards hold bulkier items such as bedding, spare pillows or shoes, while drawers keep clothing and smaller pieces sorted. That variety means a single unit can replace both a chest and a separate cupboard, freeing up floor space in the process.<\/p>\n
If you are weighing the two, it helps to compare them side by side. Looking at the chest of drawers<\/a> range alongside the sideboard furniture<\/a> collection shows clearly how the storage layouts differ, so you can match the piece to what you actually keep in your bedroom.<\/p>\n Sideboards tend to sit lower and wider than a tall chest. In a bedroom, that low horizontal line keeps the room feeling restful and leaves the wall above free for art or a mirror. A tall chest can loom in a small bedroom, whereas a low unit recedes and lets the space breathe.<\/p>\n The wide top surface is a bonus. It gives you room for a lamp, a tray of everyday items and a few personal pieces, functioning much like a dressing surface without a separate table. In a room short on space, that combination is genuinely useful.<\/p>\n A sideboard suits bedrooms with a long uninterrupted wall, where its width can stretch out comfortably. It also works well at the foot of a bed, where a low unit fits neatly without dominating. In very narrow rooms, however, a tall chest may still make better use of vertical space, so consider the shape of your room before deciding.<\/p>\n Think too about height in relation to your bed. A sideboard at a similar height to the mattress keeps the room balanced and makes the top surface easy to reach from the bed.<\/p>\n Treat the top as you would a dressing table. A mirror above it, a soft lamp and a small dish for jewellery create a practical, considered corner. Keep the surface uncluttered so the calm low line of the unit does its job. Inside, use drawer dividers to keep smaller clothing tidy and reserve the cupboards for items you reach for less often.<\/p>\n If your bedroom has the width for it, a sideboard is a flexible and stylish alternative to the usual chest. Compare the storage, the height and the footprint of both options before you commit. The full sideboard furniture<\/a> range gives you plenty to choose from, and free UK delivery from Furniture in Fashion<\/a> brings your choice straight to the bedroom.<\/p>\n For the swap to feel intentional rather than improvised, the sideboard should relate to the other pieces in the bedroom. Echo the finish of your bed frame or bedside tables in the unit, or repeat a handle style so the room reads as a set. A sideboard in a tone that clashes with the rest of the furniture will always look like a stopgap, whereas a matched finish settles in naturally.<\/p>\n Think about balance across the room too. If the bed sits on one wall, a low sideboard on the opposite wall gives the space symmetry and stops one side feeling heavier than the other. With the proportions and finishes working together, a sideboard stops looking like a borrowed living room piece and becomes a genuine part of the bedroom.<\/p>\n Yes. A sideboard offers a mix of drawers and cupboards in one piece, so it can hold clothing and bulkier items that would otherwise need a separate cupboard.<\/p>\n It depends on the room shape. A low sideboard suits a long wall and keeps sight lines calm, while a tall chest may use vertical space better in a very narrow room.<\/p>\n Yes. The wide top works well with a mirror, a lamp and a dish for jewellery, giving you a dressing area without a separate table.<\/p>\n A height close to the level of your mattress keeps the room balanced and makes the top surface easy to reach from the bed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The chest of drawers has long been the default for bedroom storage, but a low sideboard can do the same job and often more. 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Where it works best<\/h3>\n
Styling a sideboard in the bedroom<\/h3>\n
Making the switch<\/h3>\n
Tying the sideboard into the rest of the room<\/h3>\n
Frequently asked questions<\/h3>\n
Can a sideboard really replace a chest of drawers?<\/h3>\n
Is a sideboard better for a small bedroom?<\/h3>\n
Can I use a bedroom sideboard as a dressing surface?<\/h3>\n
What height should a bedroom sideboard be?<\/h3>\n