Buffet

Why do you need a buffet?

A buffet is elaborated for the dining area to serve as a decor accent and as a storage piece. It is quite a useful low cupboard that can be used for keeping different things like tableware, dishes, and other supplies you can need for mealtime. Made with different approaches these pieces can be a part of dining areas made in traditional, contemporary, rustic, casual styles and etc.

Buffet’s types

• Three-doors buffet

It is the largest buffet type it features three cells and usually the one in the middle is bigger than the other two cells. It can have different types of shelves and drawers and various types of doors like glass ones or doors that slide and etc.

• Two-doors buffet

This buffet type is smaller and is a perfect decision if you don’t have much space in your dining area. Doors and storage spaces can vary, a wide choice of the different shelves and drawers types.

• One-door buffet

It is the smallest buffet and not so commonly used, but for some small dining areas, it can perfectly fit. So, pay attention to this buffet type if you don’t have a lot of space to play with.

Buffet’s features

It is low storage pieces with the wide elongated top part. Because of these features, it looks good with the high table and with other furnishings creating contrast in the room’s composition.

Short legs perfectly complement its bulky and heavy image making it look lighter and more elegant.

Different types of storage cells like shelves, drawers, and others are the main feature of the buffet that allows keeping tableware, table linen, and cutlers in the dining area. Some models have even a wine rack that is for wine lovers an indispensable thing.

Buffet’s styles

Buffets are mostly elaborated in the traditional style due to their most formal use. These kinds of furniture pieces were elaborated for the spacious dining areas in traditional style. So, many models still follow this tendency and have this classy silhouette and are decorated with carvings, moldings, and inlays. Solid wood pieces with raised and recessed panels are demonstrating an exquisite and delicate image of the traditional style.

Contemporary models feature daring designs with a minimalistic approach. Geometric shapes are combined together in the clean-lined composition to create a distinguished appearance. Different materials are mixed together to make a unique design that impresses.

How to choose a buffet?

First of all, you should decide how large your buffet should be. Depending on how many things you are planning to keep there you should choose between three-door, two-doors, or one door buffet.

Then you should think about the style in which your buffet will be. Of course, you should take into account a common style of your interior and dining area in particular. Choose a buffet that will harmoniously blend in your house interior.

Buffet can become a useful and gorgeous accent in the room if you will find the right place for it. You should have easy access to it and it should be a part of the design composition.