Christmas has a habit of making every surface in the home work overtime, from finding somewhere to hide everyday clutter to creating extra space for decorations, drinks and serving dishes.

Now sustainable furniture retailer Reclaim Nation is highlighting the sideboard as one of the most useful pieces of furniture to have on hand during the festive season.

Offering valuable hidden storage alongside a generous surface for styling and entertaining, a sideboard can help living and dining spaces feel calmer, tidier and more considered when guests start to arrive.

It can also become part of the festive scheme itself, whether dressed with candles and greenery, used as a drinks station or turned into an informal serving area for Christmas gatherings.

Mark Ward, Founder of Reclaim Nation, said: “Sideboards really earn their place in the home at Christmas because they offer that useful combination of storage and surface space. When you’re expecting guests, being able to quickly tuck away everyday clutter, paperwork or toys can instantly make a room feel calmer and more organised.

“But they shouldn’t just be thought of as somewhere to hide things. The top of a sideboard is a brilliant styling opportunity, particularly over Christmas. A few candles, seasonal foliage or decorative lights can turn it into a real focal point, while in a dining space it can double as a drinks station or somewhere to serve food, freeing up valuable space on the main table.”

But according to Mark, the best pieces are those that continue to work hard long after the decorations come down, providing useful storage while adding character and interest to the room.

Mark added: “Once Christmas is over, it can go straight back to storing everyday essentials, displaying favourite objects or anchoring a living or dining space. Choosing a piece with plenty of storage and a timeless design means it can adapt as the room changes, rather than being something you outgrow quickly.”

Reclaim Nation’s range of sideboards are each crafted from reclaimed wood, which means no two pieces are ever quite the same. What’s more, the collection offers a wealth of choice when it comes to style and sizing, with traditional pieces available alongside industrial designs and Scandi-inspired fixtures.

And while traditional sideboards may be long and rectangular, the range also offers pieces that are suitable for smaller alcoves or wide options to anchor open plan spaces. For hallways and compact spaces, narrower options are also available.

Reclaim Nation has an extensive collection of sideboards which are available now, with prices starting at £379.