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Your Dining Room, Done!

Whether you use your dining room for holidays or homework (or both!), design influencer Cecilia Moyer knows one thing for sure: adding this element will help complete the space—and provide extra storage.

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Congrats on finding a table and chairs that you love to anchor your dining room, but you may still be missing an important piece: the sideboard. The piece not only provides extra serving and storage space; it’s the perfect place to display décor items and favorite photographs or artwork that reflect your personal design POV, says interior designer Cecilia Moyer. Moyer chose a country-inspired sideboard for the space where her family of six celebrates milestones, makes memories—and so much more.

The dining room is where Cecilia's family of six celebrates milestones, makes memories and so much more. Moyer loves this sideboard with its reclaimed barnwood finish. "The sophisticated piece, where you can stash away extra utensils and linens as well as proudly display dishes behind the glass doors, can bring a space together perfectly." Here are her best tips for finding the ideal sideboard for your dining room.

TIPS FOR STYLING A SIDEBOARD

quote-iconI love that HomeDepot.com/decor is a one-stop-shop for completing any space in your home, from top to bottom—lighting, walls, flooring, home décor, furniture. Plus, there are tons of styles to choose from!”

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Here are five delightful finds that are on Cecilia Moyer’s short list of great items from HomeDepot.com/decor to help your dining room look stylish and ready for company.

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RUNNER MATE

A neutral runner can protect your sideboard’s surface. “I love this modern honeycomb pattern,” says Moyer. “Place this on top of the buffet to protect the finish when you’re using it as an extra surface to place dishes of food and drinks.”

  • Martha Stewart Honeycomb Table Runner

Make a Bee-Line

“These adorable tumblers add a touch of whimsy to the dinner table,” says Moyer, while also getting guests buzzing about the bumble bee pattern!

  • La Rochere 9 oz. Tumbler Set (Set of 6)

Serve It Up

Set this two-tier cake stand on the sideboard as an accent piece that adds some height to the room, or use it as an extra spot for desserts, drinkware, silverware, or napkins—especially if you’re running low on surface space. “You can also use it to showcase holiday décor items—change it out for each season.”

  • Gramercy 2-Tier Porcelain and Wood Cake Stand

GO FOR GREEN

“I think sometimes people forget to add greenery in a dining room,” says Moyer, who picks this Yucca Succulent plant for tucking into a corner or placing it alongside the sideboard. “Adding greenery is an easy way to complete a space and it adds texture, style, and height.” Plus, if you don’t have a green thumb, it’s a great option since it’s the ultimate in low maintenance!

  • 64 in. Green Artificial Yucca Succulent Plant in Black Pot

DISH IT OUT

“These have a minimalist modern design that are versatile enough for everyday use or a special gathering. Plus, they’re dishwasher- and microwave-safe, which is a must for my family.”

  • Elements Dark Blue 3-Piece Set (Service for 1)

For more inspiration to complete your living room—or any room makeover—got to HomeDepot.com/decor.