Small Accent Cabinets, Consoles & Sideboards: Organizing Ideas + Sources

Accent cabinets are an easy way to add both style and practical storage throughout the home. I often rearrange furniture to find the best layout, and accent cabinets have proven to be a flexible solution in every house I’ve lived in. They also provide extra surface space for a lamp, seasonal decor or everyday essentials.

These cabinets help keep things tidy by providing a dedicated spot for items that otherwise collect on counters or tables. They’re perfect for storing decorative items, seasonal goods, or everyday clutter. Below I’ll share ideas for how to use them, along with examples from our homes and suggested sources.

In this post you’ll find sources for several cabinets used in my home and my daughters’ homes, along with other recommendations.

Ideas for using accent cabinets:

Dining room: store entertaining supplies, napkins, napkin rings, wine glasses or extra dishes; use bins or baskets on shelves for small items.
Living room or bathroom: tuck away extra pillows, throws or toiletries; top with a lamp to warm a dark corner.
Entryway: stash gloves, dog leashes, reusable shopping bags, or use drawers and shelf containers for small items.
Kids’ rooms: organize toys and games.
Bathroom: store towels, bath supplies and toiletries out of sight.
Home office: use as a printer stand or to conceal office supplies and paperwork.

Here are accent cabinets from our homes and a set of sources linked below.

Accent cabinet source and a larger version of this style are available from the sources referenced below.

img 141444 3 1 — *Accent cabinet shown above (see sources below)*

img 141444 4 1 — *This shutter-front cabinet is great for entertaining supplies—pitchers, glassware and cloth napkins fit neatly inside.*

img 141444 5 1 — *Shutter cabinet shown in another room.*

img 141444 6 1 — *Same shutter cabinet styled differently.*

img 141444 7 1 — *An example of the same cabinet line; shelves can be lined for a cleaner look.*

img 141444 8 1 — *This cabinet may be out of stock in some places; similar styles are available from the same lines shown below.*

img 141444 9 1 — *A media-style cabinet that also functions well as a buffet—perfect if you need cord access in the back.*

img 141444 10 1 — *A herringbone-front cabinet that was adapted into an entry command center in a previous post.*

img 141444 11 1 — *Wood and white herringbone accent cabinet example.*

img 141444 13 1 — *A whitewashed wood accent cabinet in a similar style to the gold cabinet shown earlier.*

img 141444 14 1 — *An earlier entry example showing small-cabinet storage solutions.*

Sources for more cabinet options:

Sources for the cabinets shown above:

1. Accent Cabinet with 2 Doors (available in multiple colors)

2. White Entryway Cabinet with Glass Doors and Drawers (multiple color options)

3. White 2-Door Floor Cabinet with Glass X Panels and Shelves

4. Two-Door Glass Storage Cabinet

5. Wide White Storage Cabinet with Glass Pane Doors

6. Blue 2-Door Accent Cabinet with Glass Doors (multiple color options)

7. White 2-Door Floor Cabinet with Glass

8. Tall 2-Door Gray Glass Pane Cabinet

9. Freestanding Bathroom Cabinet

10. Entryway Cabinet with Glass Doors and Drawers (multiple color options)

11. Distressed White Tall Sliding Door Cabinet with Windowpane Glass Doors

12. White Server Cabinet with Geometric Mirrored Doors

Additional cabinet styles to consider:

1. Rattan woven 2-door cabinet

2. Gray patterned cabinet

3. Hand-carved wood cabinet

4. Whitewashed wood 2-door cabinet with geometric pattern

5. Wood and metal cabinet

6. Cane wood 2-door cabinet with mid-century legs (multiple color options)

7. Navy linen 2-door cabinet with nailhead trim

8. Whitewashed wood storage cabinet

9. Rattan 2-door wood accent cabinet

10. Wood and herringbone cabinet

11. Antique grey 2-door chest

12. Navy hand-carved wood 2-door cabinet

My organizing books:

Simple Organizing: 50 Ways to Clear the Clutter — a practical guide to creating order in your home.

Make Room for What You Love: Your Essential Guide to Organizing and Simplifying — tips and strategies for keeping what matters most.

Related inspiration and further reading:

Storage Cabinets for Linens and Things

Kitchen Canisters and Sources

9 Clever Organizers to Tidy Your House

Six Simple Secrets for a Less Cluttered Home

Organizing With Baskets and Containers

Lovely Bathroom Storage Solutions

Linen Closet Organization Ideas

12 Lovely Accessories to Organize Your Home

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