Decorating a Dining Room Sideboard

Want to give your sideboard a stylish new look? Contributing decorating expert Elizabeth Mayhew shows you how it’s done.

Decorating a Dining Room Buffet Step 1

Photo by Anne Schletcher

Start With a Blank Canvas

Clear your wall and the top of the sideboard. If you’re rearranging your furniture, leave at least 3 feet between your piece and the table.

Decorating a Dining Room Buffet Step 2

Photo by Anne Schletcher

Hang a Mirror and Framed Photographs

Center the mirror vertically instead of horizontally for a more interesting arrangement. Using similar frames keeps the look cohesive.

Decorating a Dining Room Buffet Step 3

Photo by Anne Schletcher

Add a Lamp and Accessories

Combining items that range in scale and size helps achieve a balanced but not symmetrical arrangement.

Decorating a Dining Room Buffet Step 4

Photo by Anne Schletcher

Give a Southern Twist

For the finishing touch, bring your room to life with an arrangement of magnolia leaves in a footed bowl.

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