Sideboard Cabinet | Display Unit For Living Room

Sideboards - From living rooms to hallways, one piece does it all

A sideboard does two things at once: it stores what a room needs hidden away and gives the wall it sits against something worth looking at. The DHS sideboard collection covers three design families across two sizes, with every piece sitting between 80cm and 135cm wide and between 80cm and 81cm tall. Low enough to display on top. Wide enough to handle a dining room, a living room, a hallway, or a bedroom corner. Whether you want a painted sideboard cabinet with a real oak veneer top, a rattan sideboard on solid pine legs, or something in between, the range covers the decision without asking you to compromise. All DHS bedroom and living room furnitures include free UK mainland delivery, a 30-day return policy, and a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Sideboard Designs at Dream Home Store

Three design families run through this collection: the Haven painted furniture set, the Linra painted furniture set, and the Wovena rattan furniture set. Each comes in both a compact 2-door format and a full-width 3-door format. Haven and Linra use UV-painted finishes over 25mm MDF with a genuine oak veneer top. The Wovena uses real woven rattan mesh door panels on a melamine body, standing on solid splayed pine legs. Haven and Linra come in white, black, grey, and blue. The Wovena comes in white, black, and oak effect. All three families use smooth-running automatic closure hinges, anti-tipping wall safety kits, and adjustable interior shelving throughout, so the sideboard unit you choose coordinates easily with existing furniture.

Small Sideboard - (80cm)

The small sideboard format in this collection is the 2 door sideboard, available in all three design families. Both Haven and Linra measure W80 x D39.5 x H81cm, with two smooth-runner drawers above the cupboard section and one adjustable shelf inside the doors at three height positions. The Wovena 2-door is W80 x D40 x H80cm on pine legs with two adjustable shelves at three height positions. All three work as a hallway sideboard that does not overpower a narrow entrance or a compact living space. If your wall run is under 100cm, the 2-door format is the practical starting point.

Large Sideboard Cabinet - 3 Door Format (135cm)

The large sideboard cabinet format in this collection sits at approximately 135cm wide in all three design families. Haven measures W135 x D43 x H81cm and Linra matches at the same dimensions, each with three drawers across the top and three cupboard sections below, one adjustable shelf per section at three height positions. The large sideboard suits a dining room wall or a living room where a piece is needed to properly anchor the space. The dining room sideboard in this format holds stacked tableware, folded linens, and all the items that usually end up in a kitchen cupboard but belong closer to the table.

The Haven Painted Sideboard

Haven uses UV-painted finishes on 18mm front panels over a 25mm MDF body with a genuine oak veneer top. Plain-panelled fronts with painted wooden knob handles, soft-close hinges, and smooth metal drawer runners throughout. No beading, no decorative detail. The white sideboard version keeps a dining room feeling open and light. The black sideboard version anchors a wall with confidence. Grey and blue are also available, both with the same UV-cured finish that resists contact marks and holds its colour over time. All Haven sideboards coordinate with matching wardrobes and chest of drawers in the same finishes.

The Linra Painted Sideboard

Same UV-painted oak veneer top as Haven. Same 25mm MDF construction. Same soft-close hinges, same smooth drawer runners, same adjustable shelving. The difference is the door fronts. Linra has beaded panel doors, a raised border detail on each panel that gives the piece a character Haven deliberately does not have. Round painted wooden knob handles. Country. Farmhouse. The kind of linra painted furniture set that looks right in a room with warm textures, linen, old floorboards, botanical prints on the walls. The 80cm format works well as a narrow sideboard in a hallway cupboard role or as a side cupboard in a bedroom corner. Both sizes carry the same UV-painted durability, anti-tipping kit, 30-day return guarantee, and 1-year warranty.

The Wovena Rattan Sideboard

The Wovena rattan sideboard is a different kind of piece. Real woven rattan mesh, genuine cane set into each door frame rather than a printed or foil surface. The natural weave is visible, tactile, and shifts in character as light changes throughout the day. In the oak effect sideboard finish, the body and the rattan cane sit so close in warmth that the whole cabinet reads as one organic surface. In white, the rattan sits against a clean frame with a Scandi-coastal feel. In black, the golden weave against the deep frame turns the piece into a room feature. The wide sideboard format at 135cm works well as a living room storage cabinet, sitting low at 80cm with a generous display top above. The Wovena rattan furniture set comes in three colorways only: white, black, and oak effect.

How to Choose the Right Sideboard for Your Home

Choosing the Right Size

Measure the wall and allow 10-15cm clearance either side for door opening. For a wall run under 100cm, the slim sideboard at 80cm is the right call. It gives you all the storage of the wider format in a footprint that does not overpower the space. For walls between 100 and 150cm, the long sideboard at 135cm suits most rooms and gives you considerably more storage and a better display surface. The 80cm format at 39.5cm deep works well as a hallway storage cabinet, sitting flush against the wall without blocking foot traffic.

Which Room Suits a Sideboard?

In a living room the Haven or Linra 80cm works as a sideboard for living room use against a shorter wall, while the 135cm format anchors a longer wall run properly. The 135cm version also acts as a kitchen sideboard cabinet when positioned beside a dining table that has run out of nearby storage. For hallway placement, the compact 80cm format keeps keys, post, and everyday items organised. In a living room the wider 135cm version doubles as a living room cupboard for books, games, and cables.

Finish and Colour

The grey sideboard is the considered neutral that works across almost any room scheme without committing to one. The blue sideboard at 135cm is for rooms ready to commit to colour. Haven and Linra both come in white, black, grey, and blue. The Wovena comes in white, black, and oak effect only.

Cupboard Storage and Internal Layout

All products in this collection combine cupboard storage with drawer storage, except the Wovena which is shelving only. The 2-door Haven and Linra give you two drawers above the cupboard section with one adjustable shelf inside at three height positions. The 3-door Haven and Linra give you three drawers across the top and three separate sideboard cabinet sections below, each with one adjustable shelf at three height positions. The shelf height adjustment matters when you are mixing plates, storage boxes, and glassware in the same section. The Wovena 2-door has two adjustable shelves behind its two doors. The Wovena 135cm has two sections, a larger left section and a smaller right section, each with one adjustable shelf. Different layouts suit different storage needs, so the choice between them comes down to whether you need drawer access at the top or shelf flexibility behind the doors.

What Makes Dream Home Store Sideboards Different?

DHS sideboards are built from 25mm MDF with oak veneer tops on the Haven and Linra ranges. That 25mm MDF base is meaningfully thicker than the 15mm or 18mm construction common in this market, and the oak veneer is a genuine wood surface rather than a foil wrap. The UV-painted finishes are cured under ultraviolet light to produce a harder, denser finish than standard water-based paint. The Wovena rattan mesh door panels are genuine woven cane. Every modern sideboard in the range comes with soft-close hinges, automatic closure with a magnetic catch, adjustable interior shelving, anti-tipping wall kits, and smooth drawer runners as standard. The Dream Home Store (DHS) sideboard unit sits at a consistent 80-81cm tall across every product, a height that works for display, for serving alongside a dining table, and for everyday access. Every product includes free UK mainland delivery, 30-day returns, and a 1-year manufacturer's warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Haven and the Linra painted sideboard? +

The size, materials, and storage are identical across both ranges. The only real difference is how the door fronts look. Haven doors are flat and plain, which suits a cleaner, more modern room. Linra doors have a beaded border panel on each door, giving the piece a bit more character. It sits better in rooms with warm textures, wood floors, and that kind of feel. Both have the same oak veneer top, same UV-painted finish, same adjustable shelves inside, and both come with an anti-tipping kit. Choosing between the two sideboard ranges really does come down to which door style suits the room better.

What is a rattan sideboard and is the Wovena made from real cane? +

It is real woven rattan cane, physically set into each door frame. The weave catches the light differently throughout the day and you can feel the texture if you run your hand across it, something a printed finish cannot replicate. The oak effect sideboard version is the most subtle of the three colourways, as the body and cane are so close in warmth that the whole front reads as one natural surface. The black sideboard version is bolder, with the golden weave standing out sharply against the dark frame. White is the third option, with the cane sitting warm against the clean white frame. All versions of the Wovena rattan sideboard come in those three colourways only and have pine legs, hardwood knobs, and auto-close hinges with magnetic catches.

Is a sideboard just for dining rooms, or does it work as a living room sideboard? +

Dining rooms are the obvious one, but honestly a lot of people buy the 80cm compact for their hallway and it works really well there. It is only 39.5-40cm deep so it does not eat into the corridor, and you get a flat top for keys, post, bags, all the stuff that piles up near the front door. The 135cm wide version works better as a living room sideboard or dining room piece, mainly because 135cm needs a decent wall run to sit right. Some people also use the compact 80cm as a kitchen sideboard next to a dining table when the kitchen units are running out of space. The 80cm also suits a bedroom corner or dressing area if you need storage that is not a wardrobe.

How much storage does a sideboard cabinet give you inside? +

Haven and Linra both give you three drawers along the top and three cupboard sections underneath, double doors on the left, a single door in the middle, and a single door on the right. Inside each section there is one adjustable shelf sitting at any of three height positions. That is three adjustable shelves in total across the whole piece, which gives you real flexibility depending on what you are storing. Taller items need more clearance than glassware or folded linen, and the three position system handles that without tools. Taken together, the whole 135cm sideboard cabinet interior adapts to what you are actually keeping inside it. The Wovena 135cm has no drawers. It has two sections, a larger left section behind double doors and a smaller right section behind a single door, each with one adjustable shelf.

Will a white sideboard stay white or does the finish yellow over time? +

The paint cures under ultraviolet light rather than drying in air, which leaves a harder surface than you would get from standard furniture paint. For the white sideboard versions in Haven and Linra it means the colour genuinely stays white. Regular painted sideboard furniture in white tends to go slightly yellow after a few years, especially in warm rooms. The UV finish does not do that. Same story for black and grey, they keep their depth rather than fading. It is the kind of thing you do not notice until you compare a three-year-old UV-painted piece against one that was not, and then it is quite obvious.

Should I buy a small sideboard or a large sideboard for my space? +

Measure the wall first. You need about 10-15cm clear on each side for the doors to open without catching anything. Under 100cm of usable wall and the 80cm slim sideboard is pretty much the only option that will look right. Between 120-150cm and the 135cm is worth going for, three drawers, three adjustable shelves, and a much better display surface on top. One thing people do not always think about is depth. The 135cm Haven and Linra both go back 43cm, which is 3-4cm more than the 80cm versions. In a dining room where chairs need to pull out from the table, that depth difference can actually matter. Worth checking before you order.

Does a sideboard unit need to be fixed to the wall? +

It does not have to be fixed, no. Every sideboard unit in the range comes with an anti-tipping bracket in the box, and it is worth fitting on the 135cm once it is loaded up with crockery or anything heavy. The bracket goes at the back top panel and anchors into the wall at one point, completely hidden once the piece is in place. If you are renting and cannot put holes in the wall, it is fine to leave it unfitted. The sideboard will not tip in normal use. The bracket is just there for peace of mind on a loaded piece, and since it is already included you might as well use it.

Can a sideboard work as a bedroom sideboard, or is it dining room furniture only? +

Yes, and the 80cm compact format suits a bedroom sideboard use well. It sits at 80cm tall, which is below most headboard heights and at a comfortable reach height from standing. The Haven and Linra versions in white, grey, black, or blue coordinate with the wider painted furniture ranges, so if you already have Haven bedroom furniture the 80cm sideboard fits naturally alongside it. The Wovena rattan version in white, black, or oak effect is also a good fit for a bedroom corner. The natural materials and pine legs give it a softer, less formal feel than a flat painted unit.

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