Black gives direction to a room. A black dresser acts as an anchor against a light-coloured wall and makes everything you place on it extra visible. Sleek, robust and surprisingly versatile.
In an interior with a lot of white, light wood, and soft hues, one thing is often missing: a focal point that catches the eye. A black sideboard does exactly that. It adds weight to the wall and allows the rest of the room to settle around it. In this collection, you'll find black sideboards, black buffets, and storage cabinets in matte black, black wood, and black with a pattern.
Matte, gloss, or wood look
Matte black is the safest choice. It absorbs light, looks calm, and shows fewer fingerprints than high gloss. High-gloss black reflects light and looks more luxurious, but requires more maintenance, especially for a sideboard where you open drawers daily. Black wood with a visible grain is the third option. It combines the sleekness of black with the warmth of wood, making the overall look less stark.
Black with a pattern
A sideboard is wide, and a uniform black front of two meters can look a bit flat. The herringbone sideboards offer a solution to this. The pattern catches light and adds depth, without adding any color. The same applies to a ribbed front with vertical grooves. In black, this effect is strongest because the shadow lines stand out sharply.
What to combine black with
Black is neutral, so you can go in almost any direction. With light wood, you get a Scandinavian look with a modern edge. With grey and taupe, it remains calm and subdued. With warm earthy tones and brass, it becomes more chic. With brown wood, you get an industrial combination that always proves itself.
One rule though: make sure black isn't the only dark color in the room. Otherwise, your sideboard will look like a hole in the wall. Repeat it in a lampshade, a picture frame, or the legs of your dining table.
What to put on a black sideboard
This is the best part of black. Everything you place on it stands out. A light ceramic vase, a brass candlestick, a stack of books with white spines. Black acts like a picture frame around your decor. Keep it limited to two or three groupings, otherwise, it will look cluttered. Above the sideboard, a mirror with a light frame works excellently, as it brings light back to the wall.
Lighting is more important than you think
Black needs light to show its structure. Without light, you only see a silhouette. A table lamp on the sideboard, a spotlight from above, or a floor lamp next to it brings out the texture of the front. Especially with herringbone or a ribbed front, this makes the difference between beautiful and invisible.
Keeping black clean
You see dust and fingerprints faster on black than on any other color. That's the only real downside. Use a lightly damp microfiber cloth and always dry afterwards, otherwise streaks will remain visible. Avoid cleaning agents with alcohol or ammonia on lacquered fronts. For black wood with a texture, wipe in the direction of the grain.
How to complete the look
Mirrors with a light or round frame above the sideboard
The furniture absorbs light, but in practice, that's not too bad as long as your wall is light. Choose a model on slender legs instead of a closed plinth, then the floor remains visible and the whole looks lighter.
Is matte or high gloss better?
Matte is more practical, especially for a sideboard you touch daily. You see fewer fingerprints on it and it looks calmer. High gloss is more beautiful if you're looking for a luxurious look and don't mind cleaning it more often.
Does black go with a wooden floor?
Excellent, and it's one of the strongest combinations there is. The contrast between warm wood and sleek black adds depth. Optionally, choose a model with a black front and a wooden top; then the combination is already in the furniture itself.
Which wall color goes behind a black sideboard?
White and off-white provide the sharpest contrast. If you want the furniture to blend into the wall, choose a dark wall color in the same family. This works particularly well in a reading nook or study.
Order and delivery
Black sideboards are delivered in the Netherlands and Belgium. Usually within 3 to 5 business days to your home, some models even the next day. Pay in advance with iDEAL, Wero, PayPal, or credit card, or afterwards with Klarna or Riverty. Installment payments are available in 3 terms with 0% interest.
