Factors To Consider When Shopping For A 4-Door Sideboard

Sideboards have evolved to exhibit enhanced functionality since they were first created. They are mostly found in dining rooms and more recently, in kitchens due to their abundance of storage space and the increased use of kitchens for dining purposes in new home designs. Sideboards are used for the storage of cutlery, crockery, utensils, and dishes and small kitchen appliances such as toasters, mixers, and juicers.

Lukehurst has plenty of 4-door sideboards to choose from and when you are buying one, you need to consider whether your selection will be based on the materials, sizes, and designs.

Size

You will first need to measure the space available to determine the size or design of the 4-door sideboard you will buy. They come in various sizes so you should not have a problem finding one suited to the space available in your home. However, you need to ensure you have taken the significant measurements before looking for a 4-door sideboard. Solid wood sideboards are quite heavy so you also need to consider how you will move it around the house.

Storage capacity

Keep in mind the items you intend to put in the 4-door sideboard while shopping for one. If you will store small items such as napkins, tablecloths, cutlery, saucers, and cups then a sideboard option with drawers would be more suited for you. If it has more doors, it will be better for storing larger items such as platters, mixers and juicers.

Alternatives

Closed sideboards offer a more formal look and they are great if you do not want to worry about displaying the items. You can also go for a sideboard with glass doors if you are looking for visibility, it will also be lighter than a wooden sideboard while still offering protection for your items.

Detachable shelves

Such shelves provide the option of additional or reduced space when the need arises. You can also put replace the normal shelves with detachable wine racks to store your wine glasses.

Styles

You can find both traditional and contemporary or modern designs to match your kitchen’s current theme. If you consider other combining factors such as open sections, drawers, and doors and if space is limited when it comes to the side board doors, you can look for alternatives with sliding doors.

Materials

Wood is the most common, with varieties such as pine, walnut, mahogany, and oak for 4-door sideboard options. Stone and wood sideboards are popular for contemporary or retro designs. Good quality hardwood sideboards will last longer and give you more bang for your buck if you want a long-lasting option. They will be easy to restore and easy to maintain.

14th August 2017

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