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Best Buffet Tables: Stylish & Practical Options for Your Room

Looking for buffet tables for your dining area? You’re in the right place. We’ve got the lowdown on how to choose a buffet table that’s both stylish and practical—size, material, design. With so many options in materials, colours and designs you can make your space your own. Whether you want to know the latest trends or practical tips on how to style and accessorise, read on for expert advice so your buffet table choice is just right for your room.

Quick Summary

  • Buffet tables add to the style and functionality of the dining area and the right size, material and design can make or break the room’s atmosphere and traffic flow.

  • Styling the buffet table with a mix of functional and decorative items can turn it into a design focal point and provide storage and serving solutions.

  • Integrating the buffet table with the dining set is key and current trends are for functional yet stylish designs with modern features and trending colours and finishes.

Style Your Dining Area with Buffet Tables

A buffet table is more than just a piece of furniture. It’s a stylish accessory to your dining table, adding style and atmosphere to the room with form and function. While the dining table is the hub during meal times the buffet table does its job in style by providing storage and showcasing your favourite dinnerware.

Bring a beautifully chosen buffet into your home and your dining space will be transformed. This one piece can add so much sophistication to every meal time.

How to Choose the Right Size Buffet Table for Your Room

To find the right buffet table for your dining area start by measuring the space. Here’s what to consider.

  • There should be at least 92cm of space around the buffet to move around.

  • Find the balance between having enough room and practicality.

  • Choose a buffet that complements your dining table not overpowers it.

A good size buffet table can also meet multiple storage needs and add functionality and style to your dining area.

As a general rule subtract 184cm from both the length and width of your dining area to find the right size for your new piece. This takes into account existing furniture and layout in the room. The buffet should flow with service without creating tight spots or crowding in the dining area.

Material Matters: From Oak to Walnut

The character of your buffet table is defined by the material used, from the warmth of natural wood to the sleekness of marble. Different materials can be used to create stylish and functional buffet cabinets with extra storage for dishes, fine china, pillows and linen. You may like the deep textures of the Canaletto walnut or a modern matte lacquer finish like the Quartz Sideboard. Either way your buffet will be the hero of your dining space.

Think of something like the ECC Plana cupboard with its ‘Lava Grey’ finished wood frame and glass doors and acid-etched glass top – this shows how materials can marry modern design with functionality and make a sideboard.

Design Features That Matter

The configuration of the buffet table is key to its functionality and style in your dining area. With adjustable shelves and drawers it can create customised storage for an array of items from large serving platters to fine silverware. Consider the Tivoli Buffet. It has concealed storage without sacrificing style enclosed in a stylish Grey Oak laminate exterior.

Wall mounted sideboards are another space saving solution that adds to the overall look of the dining area by blending in rather than overpowering.

How to Accessorise Buffet Tables

To style your buffet table you need a balance of style and functionality. To marry utility with beauty choose accessories that fit with the room’s theme and colour scheme. Thoughtful functional pieces like lamps or mirrors can turn your buffet into a focal point and add to the atmosphere of the dining area.

Think of your buffet table as a blank slate – every item placed should tell a story or serve a purpose in creating a dining space.

Displaying Decorative Items

When styling your buffet table aim for a balanced and interesting look. To achieve this:

  • Create a visual triangle with items of different heights to avoid flatness.

  • Pair big with medium sized items to create a nice setup.

  • Use staple items like lamps to keep the display uniform.

  • Update your decor seasonally to keep it fresh and inviting.

Add candles or lanterns to create a warm glow in your dining area.

Practical Storage Solutions with Style

Buffet sideboards serve two purposes – a stylish platform for display and your storage needs. With drawers and concealed sections they allow you to store dishes and serving utensils close at hand while keeping your dining area tidy.

For those who put design above function, items like the Shelf Sufficient Console and Reflect Sideboard are the perfect marriage of form and function. They have loads of storage wrapped up in a beautiful package.

Serving

The buffet table is the focal point of buffets where guests can serve themselves and the tradition of casual dining service. To add to the atmosphere and ensure your guests have a pleasant dining experience choose quality tableware.

Labelling items at the buffet is a thoughtful touch that helps those with dietary restrictions or allergies to choose their food safely and wisely.

Buffet Furniture with Your Dining Suite

To have a look that flows in your dining area you need to match the style of your buffet table to your dining suite. A cohesive look can be achieved by mirroring elements like colours or materials from the dining suite on the buffet table.

For visual balance the buffet table should be lower than the dining table and higher than 750mm so it’s functional and visible.

Match or Not?

Whether you choose to match your buffet table to your dining suite or go for a different style is key to the room’s overall look. A matching buffet table or one that’s slightly different can give a cohesive feel and allow for a bit of eclecticism if you want. For example a buffet with black legs that match the dining table can tie the two pieces together.

Styles to Suit Every Taste

Buffet tables come in many styles to suit every taste, from sleek and modern to comfortable and classic. This means you can find buffet furniture to match your dining suite whatever your style.

Mixing Materials and Textures

Adding different materials and textures can add depth and visual interest to your dining area. Try these:

  • Classic timber with plush quilted fabrics for a luxurious textured look.

  • Marble for sophistication.

  • Fluted glass or perforated metal for modern or industrial.

  • Rattan for versatility and warmth for modern or classic.

Combining wood, rattan, bronze and quilted fabrics allows you to create a unique but cohesive look that suits your dining space.

Buffet Table Trends

Stay on top of the latest buffet table styles and take your dining space to the next level. Tables like Bonaldo’s Tratto Buffet are the epitome of modern design and innovation in buffet furniture.

The trend of personalisation means you can choose from many colours and textures so your buffet table matches your personal style of interior design.

Modern Homes

Modern homes are seeing a revival of Art Deco style in buffet tables with pieces like DeLux Interiors’ London Buffet Table. These ahead of the curve designs have clean lines and practicality so they will fit in with any type of living space and home decor.

What’s In

Browse our range of buffets including modern sideboards and sideboard buffets that add to your dining area with on trend features like sliding doors and accent lighting. Check out the Mister Sideboard that can be used for many functions and adds a touch of style with its herringbone detail. Our collection has buffet tables and sideboards to suit your style – perfect for any dining space.

Colour Palettes and Finishes

Current buffet table trends are all about cool whites, many greys, pale browns and deep blues. These colours work well with the timeless beauty of natural wood textures.

Matte finishes with chrome accents is also on trend.

Conclusion

When it comes to the dining area, consider a buffet table – a multi functional piece that combines functionality with style. Choosing the right size and composition and embellishing and matching it to your existing dining suite presents an opportunity to express your personal style and enhance the dining experience. Stay on top of buffet table trends and your space will remain stylish and functional for years to come.

FAQs

How much clearance do I need around the buffet table?

We recommend 92cm of clearance around the buffet table for comfortable movement for seating and walkways.

Having this space prevents crowding and allows for easy access.

Can the buffet table be higher than the dining table?

Yes, for balance the buffet table should be shorter in length than the dining table. It can be over 750mm high to be accessible and noticeable.

Do buffet tables have to match the dining table?

Buffet tables don’t have to match the dining table. They just need to have a unifying element like similar legs or material to the dining table.

Can buffet tables be decorative and functional?

Yes, modern buffet tables like the Tivoli Buffet have both style and storage.

What are the current trends in buffet table designs?

Current trends in buffet table styles are Art Deco inspired and accent lighting and space saving sliding doors. There is customisation available through colours and finishes.

Incorporating these features can lend a modern and customized flair to your arrangement on the buffet table.

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