Remember those roomy kitchen cabinets divided in two by a countertop? The top had open shelves with glass doors, and the bottom had drawers and a closed cabinet. In past times, almost every home had such a sideboard. And today they are used to give the interior a touch of vintage charm and Provence style. In this article you will find more than 30 photos of sideboards in the design of different rooms, as well as useful ideas on their restoration with your own hands. Enjoy watching!
Restoration of an old sideboard: modern ideas
Surprisingly enough, an old sideboard can be adapted and used in almost any room of your home. However, in order for it to complement the color scheme and style of the interior, you may need to restore the old sideboard with your own hands. Here are the best ideas on how to update an old sideboard with your own hands (examples with photos):
- Paint the old sideboard in a bright color that will complement your interior.
- If you have a sideboard made of wood, it is better to cover it with varnish. Painting antique wooden sideboards is undesirable, as this will irrevocably reduce their value.
- Apply a neutral paint on the outside, and paint the inside of the sideboard (the one behind the transparent doors) in a bright color.
- When restoring, give the sideboard an antique effect. Otherwise, what’s the point of having an antique sideboard in the house if it will look like new? Achieve a vintage look in the spirit of the Provence style can be achieved with artificial scuffs, which are created with your own hands using sandpaper, craquelure varnish or decoupage.
Remember that before applying any finish, be it paint, varnish or other coatings, it is important to sand the surface of the sideboard thoroughly with sandpaper, wash with soap and primer. Below we have beautiful photos of interiors, the main decorations of which are vintage buffets after restoration.
Vintage buffet for the kitchen in the style of Provence or country
Cupboard cupboard is perfect for the kitchen in the style of Provence or country, even if its color will not match the rest of the kitchen cabinets. The upper shelves of the sideboard can be used to store cups, decorative plates, jars for spices, tea boxes and various accessories. The roomy shelves underneath are perfect for large kitchen utensils such as cereal jars, pots and pans. To make the hutch fit best, it’s best to cover it with the same countertop as the rest of the lower cabinets in the kitchen. Vintage curtains and wall decor will help complete the charming provincial-inspired kitchen design.
Vintage sideboards for the living room
A bright sideboard sideboard can be the heart of your living room. Use the upper open shelves to store your favorite service, porcelain collection or high-end alcohol. The lower shelves will come in handy for tablecloths, sofa cushions, and other supplies. Candleholders, decorative vases and picture frames would look great on the dividing tabletop. But unlike in the kitchen, here it is better to avoid an excessive number of things and limit yourself to only the most favorite items.
Closet cupboard in the design of the bathroom
Which option do you like better: a vintage sideboard in the role of a cabinet under the washbasin or as a cabinet for storing towels and other bathroom accessories?
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