How to Decorate Above a Side Board Table

Measure the width of the side table and make a note of it on paper. Also measure the width of the wall the table is against. Measure from the table to the ceiling. These measurements let you know how much space you have to work with.

Go shopping for decorations to go on and above the sideboard. For narrower rooms, consider using a framed mirror as the focal point above the side table. The reflection of the rest of the room in the mirror will make the room seem larger. Choose a mirror that is no wider than half the width of the table, otherwise the mirror will overdominate the table itself. Rooms with more space can make use of mirrors also, but artwork is another viable option.

Set up the decor on the table. By leaning a larger mirror or piece of artwork on the table top, you can get the idea of how it will look when it is attached to the wall. This is also the time to hold up smaller pieces around the main piece. Smaller pieces work well to flesh-out wall space around center pieces, especially for long sideboard tables. Keep the side pieces close to the width dimension of the table. The table could end up looking like an afterthought and not part of the design of the wall, otherwise.

Hang the mirror or artwork and any side pieces. Use proper wall anchors for heavy mirrors and wall art so they will not come crashing down.