Yes — people still use sideboards, and they’ve actually become more versatile and stylish in modern homes. Traditionally, sideboards (also called buffets or credenzas) were placed in dining rooms to store tableware, linens, and serve food. But today, they’ve moved beyond just dining areas.
Here’s how people use them now:
- Dining Room: Still popular for storing dinnerware, cutlery, napkins, and serving dishes.
- Living Room: Many use them as TV/media consoles or for displaying décor, books, or art.
- Hallways/Entryways: A compact storage solution with space for keys, shoes, or daily essentials.
- Home Office: Works as a storage cabinet for files, printers, or supplies.
- Multi-Purpose Decor: With modern designs, sideboards double as statement pieces, blending storage and style.
Since open-plan living is common today, sideboards are especially appreciated because they provide closed, clutter-free storage while looking elegant.