From deep dark brown to warm medium brown. A brown sideboard immediately adds depth and character to your room. Beautiful against a light wall and strong in a country or industrial interior.
Brown is the color of wood itself, and you feel that immediately. A brown sideboard looks sturdy and warm, and draws the eye downwards. In a room with a lot of white and light, that's exactly what's missing: a point where the eye can rest. In this collection, you'll find brown sideboards, dark brown sideboards, and wooden storage cabinets in various shades and finishes.
Dark brown or medium brown
Dark brown is the most pronounced. Against a white or soft gray wall, it creates an almost graphic contrast. In a small room, it can feel heavy, so keep the rest light. Medium brown is more accessible and suits more styles. It's close to natural sideboards, but with more depth in its hue. If you want maximum contrast, then black sideboards are the next step.
What style does brown suit?
Rural and rustic
Brown wood with visible grain, paneled doors, or wrought-iron handles. Combine with linen, wool, and soft tones. A jute rug completes the look.
Industrial
Dark brown wood with a black metal frame or legs. Add black lighting and keep the walls white or concrete-colored.
Classic
Teak and mahogany fall into the deeper brown shades. Dense in structure and chic in appearance. Beautiful with brass or gold-colored accessories.
Pay attention to lighting
Dark wood absorbs light. If your sideboard is in a corner without daylight, the grain will disappear, and you'll only see a dark block. Place a table lamp on it or hang a spotlight above the cabinet. A lamp on the sideboard actually does two things at once: it brings out the structure of the wood and turns the top into an atmospheric spot in the evening.
Combining brown without it becoming heavy
The most common mistake is brown on brown on brown. A brown sideboard, a brown floor, and a brown sofa make a room dull. Ensure there's at least one significantly lighter area nearby. That could be a wall, a rug in beige, or a mirror above the sideboard. If you're looking for a lighter base, check out the beige sideboards.
Maintaining brown wood
Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth and dry afterward. Dust and streaks are more visible on dark wood than on light wood, so a microfiber cloth works best here. Do not use alcohol-based cleaning products, as they can cause the color to fade. Treat oiled wood once a year with a colored furniture oil to keep the hue deep and even.
How to complete the look
TV cabinets in the same brown hue for a continuous wall
Optically, dark wood comes forward slightly, so it can feel that way. In that case, choose a model on legs instead of a closed plinth, keep the wall behind it light, and ensure good lighting. Then the effect will largely disappear.
Which wood types are naturally brown?
Mango wood, teak wood, mahogany wood, and recycled wood are naturally in brown tones. Oak and pine become brown through a stain or dark oil. The specific wood type and finish are listed per product.
Does brown match a gray sofa?
Yes, that's one of the calmest combinations there is. Gray is neutral and lets the wood do the work. Add one warm color in cushions or a throw, and the overall look will be less cool.
Can I remove a scratch from dark wood?
Superficial scratches often largely disappear with furniture oil or a repair pen in the correct hue. For deeper scratches, sand very lightly in the direction of the grain and then re-treat.
Ordering and delivery
Brown sideboards are delivered in the Netherlands and Belgium. Most models are delivered to your home within 3 to 5 business days, some even the next day. Pay in advance with iDEAL, Wero, PayPal, or credit card, or afterward with Klarna or Riverty. Deferred payment is possible in 3 installments with 0% interest.
