{"id":356,"date":"2017-11-16T10:03:17","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T10:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/?p=356"},"modified":"2025-12-12T06:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T06:17:16","slug":"a-buffet-isnt-just-for-dining-four-reasons-why-you-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/a-buffet-isnt-just-for-dining-four-reasons-why-you-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"A Buffet Isn&#8217;t Just For Dining &#8211; Four Reasons Why You Need One"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/120\/buffets-sideboards\">dining room buffet<\/a>? Today&#8217;s flexible living spaces, open-concept great rooms, and cramped urban spaces may seem to eliminate the need for one. &nbsp;A traditional buffet loaded with fancy china and grandma&#8217;s candelabra is on its way to being a relic of the past. &nbsp;But a buffet still has an important place in today&#8217;s home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-four-reasons-why-you-need-buffet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Four_Reasons_Why_You_Need_Buffet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Four Reasons Why You Need <\/strong><\/span><strong>Buffet <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-you-love-accessorizing-nbsp-you-need-a-buffet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Love_Accessorizing_You_Need_A_Buffet\"><\/span><strong>Do You Love Accessorizing? &nbsp;You Need A Buffet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have an older population downsizing and a younger population that just doesn&#8217;t like accumulating things. &nbsp;Younger families are less likely to have the formal dishes, tablecloths, and silver flatware that filled up the dining room buffet for hundreds of years. But we still celebrate holidays and have dinner parties, and a dining room buffet gives you extra serving space. &nbsp;If you love decorating, set up a vignette with holiday lights, greenery, and your favorite accessories. Imagine this piece holding a beautifully decorated dessert bar at a holiday party.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/7818\/palazzo-light-grey-4-door-rustic-furniture-sideboard-buffet-cabinet\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15454-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Palazzo Light Grey 4-Door Rustic Furniture Sideboard Buffet Cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15454-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15454-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15454-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15454-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15454.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who enjoys changing their seasonal d\u00e9cor appreciates display space. &nbsp;If you love displaying your vintage finds, or favorite quotes in a frame, a buffet is your empty canvas. Store all of your collectibles and decorative accents inside. Once the holidays are over, bring out the winter whites and greenery &#8211; some old finials with chippy white paint, potted herbs, and beeswax pillar candles. &nbsp;A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/120\/buffets-sideboards\">farmhouse-style buffet<\/a> has all of the rustic charms you&#8217;re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/11297\/greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/0404995_greenville-farmhouse-two-tone-teak-wood-5-drawer-large-sideboard.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Farmhouse Style Sideboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-buffet-is-perfect-for-an-open-concept-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Buffet_Is_Perfect_For_An_Open_Concept_Home\"><\/span><strong>A Buffet Is Perfect For An Open Concept Home<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about the location of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/119\/dining-room\">dining room<\/a> when you&#8217;re shopping for a buffet. In an open-concept home with a combined kitchen\/dining area, the dining table is in the center of all the activity. &nbsp;&nbsp;When it&#8217;s not set up for serving a large crowd, a buffet can display kid&#8217;s artwork, or have baskets on top to catch school notes or mail. Storage below can still hold seasonal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/128\/home-decor\">d\u00e9cor<\/a> or dishes, but there&#8217;s plenty of room for things you&#8217;ll use every day. This one has glass doors so you can safely display an heirloom bowl or collection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Art-Deco-sideboard-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"glass door sideboard buffet cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-4781\" style=\"width:789px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Art-Deco-sideboard-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Art-Deco-sideboard-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Art-Deco-sideboard-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Art-Deco-sideboard-768x768.jpg 768w, 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more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/13517\/bolzano-rustic-solid-wood-4-drawer-extra-long-sideboard-cabinet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0408952_bolzano-rustic-solid-wood-4-drawer-extra-long-sideboard-cabinet-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Extra long solid wood sideboard\" class=\"wp-image-5759\" style=\"width:789px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0408952_bolzano-rustic-solid-wood-4-drawer-extra-long-sideboard-cabinet-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0408952_bolzano-rustic-solid-wood-4-drawer-extra-long-sideboard-cabinet-300x300.jpg 300w, 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96w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0408952_bolzano-rustic-solid-wood-4-drawer-extra-long-sideboard-cabinet.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Extra Long Sideboard Cabinet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-buffet-keeps-a-family-with-kids-organized\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Buffet_Keeps_A_Family_With_Kids_Organized\"><\/span><strong>A Buffet Keeps A Family With Kids Organized<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have young children, you probably spend plenty of time at the table doing homework, playing games, or doing craft projects. &nbsp;Repurposing an everyday piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\">furniture<\/a>, such as a buffet, to suit your family is a great way to maximize space and stay organized. &nbsp;Look for a style that has some drawers to store a few office supplies and napkins for mealtime. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rb.gy\/fvqjv7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sideboard-Blog-03.gif\" alt=\"rustic sideboard and buffets\" class=\"wp-image-1873\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize small toys and art supplies in baskets down below. &nbsp;Add a basket for bills and mail, and you can take care of a little business while the kids are coloring. &nbsp;A basket or bin on top to collect school papers keeps clutter out of the kitchen. Think outside the design box &#8211; you don&#8217;t need to have a formal piece or even match your table. &nbsp;These buffets are perfect for family organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/5932\/sierra-nevada-modern-rustic-solid-wood-3-drawer-sideboard\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5932-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra Nevada Modern Rustic Solid Wood 3 Drawer Sideboard\" class=\"wp-image-363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5932-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5932-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5932-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5932-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/5932.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/7241\/pennsylvania-german-mango-wood-hand-carved-buffet-cabinet\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7241-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pennsylvania German Mango Wood Hand Carved Buffet Cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7241-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7241-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7241-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7241-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/7241.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/6120\/antique-sunburst-mango-reclaimed-wood-sideboard-buffet-cabinet\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6120-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Antique Sunburst Mango &amp; Reclaimed Wood Sideboard Buffet Cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6120-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6120-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6120-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6120-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6120.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a formal dining room? &nbsp;They can seem like wasted space, used mostly on holidays. Use your dining room as a home office without converting the entire room. Choose a buffet that&#8217;s nice and deep, and has a cabinet below where you could put a small printer, some file caddies, and supplies. With computer storage, we hardly need file cabinets anymore, so a laptop and a well-organized buffet in the dining room can become a private home office. &nbsp;Measure your room and choose the largely sized buffet, so you still have space for some dining items. &nbsp;If you don&#8217;t have a formal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/126\/dining-table-and-chair-sets\">dining room set<\/a>, there are plenty of interesting buffets and sideboards that make a statement.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-buffet-as-a-bar\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_A_Buffet_As_A_Bar\"><\/span><strong>Use A Buffet As A Bar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do a lot of entertaining and feel a little cramped for space, a buffet is the perfect piece of furniture to use as a bar. In an open-concept floor plan, a wall near the kitchen or even in the seating area is a great place for a buffet. Set up a bar there for parties to reduce traffic in the kitchen. If you have a lot of holiday guests, use it as a coffee and pastry bar. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rb.gy\/fvqjv7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Sideboard-Blog-02.gif\" alt=\"Solid wood buffets and sideboard\" class=\"wp-image-1874\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buffet is perfect for storing barware and supplies. Keep your ice bucket, cocktail mixes, and tools handy. \u00a0If you want to create a full bar effect, add some shelves above for display. \u00a0A buffet style that has built-in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/130\/bar-cabinets\">wine storage<\/a> makes an excellent bar base.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/product\/6923\/oenophile-dallas-ranch-solid-wood-grand-wine-bar-cabinet\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6923-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Oenophile Dallas Ranch Solid Wood Grand Wine Bar Cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6923-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6923-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6923-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6923-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/6923.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re furnishing a new home or trying to organize your current space, a buffet or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierralivingconcepts.com\/category\/120\/buffets-sideboards\">sideboard<\/a> should be at the top of your shopping list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do you need a dining room buffet? 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