How do you know if an industrial style sideboard is suitable for your home? An industrial style sideboard, also called a credenza, can bring a modern elegance to your dining room or office. Still, it’s essential to consider the size and style of the piece before purchasing one. Read on to find out what to consider when shopping for an industrial style sideboard.
Industrial Look
Industrial style sideboards are one of the most common styles of sideboards found on the market today. One of the most common sideboards you will find is one with a modern or industrial look, consisting of clean lines and natural materials.
Industrial style sideboards originated from the storage units found in workshops during the industrial revolution. Renowned for their durability, their popularity has grown over the years. Industrial furniture often has traits of a utilitarian aesthetic since they are built with function in mind, a perfect contrast to their modern-day counterparts.
Our range of industrial style sideboards offers a variety of different designs, so we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your style.
Industrial Feel
Industrial style sideboards are often inspired by a variety of styles, such as our Steampunk Sideboard V3 which is inspired by the Steampunk genre. Our Brunel range of sideboards also features carefully designed elements like brass handles & laser-cut mesh making them totally unique.
Mixing Metal, Wood and Glass
The ‘industrial style’ is synonymous with including natural materials like metals and wood, which you’ll find on several of our sideboard designs. The extent to which each of these materials appears in your chosen storage unit is up to you; however, most of our sideboards come with a wooden top with steel cabinets and doors.
If the mostly steel designs do not match your aesthetic, we have several other options available, such as our Steampunk Sideboard V2, which has small wooden panels and steel details along the front to break up the grey of the steel. The Carpenters Sideboard takes the addition of wood to the next level with oak panels inset into the steel doors providing an entirely different design.
Aesthetics
The beauty of industrial-style furniture is that it could comfortably sit in a modern home, just as much as it would in industrial style property. The key to fitting industrial look furniture into your home, no matter your aesthetic, is by being selective with the pieces you choose to provide a balance between industrial and the other style in your design.
Versatility
Industrial style sideboards are naturally versatile; you can use them as storage for your dining room or living room, but they also make great bookcases, display cases, and even minibars.
Size
Lastly, but equally as important, you’ll need to determine your required size. Are you looking for something small and decorative, or do you need a sturdy piece of furniture? We can help with both. What works for someone’s office, dining room, or hallway may not work for the next person.
Good examples of this are our Engineering Sideboard & Brunel Sideboard ranges; each includes a range of 1 – 4 module sideboards available in their select trims.
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