A buffet has an average depth (front to back) of between 20 inches to 22 inches. Make sure your sideboard isn’t too deep because you need at least 24 inches of space between pieces of furniture for comfortable circulation.

What is the depth of a sideboard?

The front to back depth of a buffet/sideboard is normally between 20 inches and 22 inches. For comfortable circulation, you need at least 24 inches of space between furniture pieces.

What size should a dining room buffet be?

Lastly, the height of the sideboard matters. Most sideboards are 36 inches tall, putting them on average six inches higher than the typical dining room table. This noticeable difference in the sizes between these two objects makes the room seem larger in scale. What is this?