2026

Small-sized wall-mounted sideboard

Entrant

Yijiada

Category

Innovation in Design - Furniture Design

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This sideboard cabinet integrates storage, display, and functional features, aimed at optimizing the flow of daily activities in kitchen and dining areas, enhancing space efficiency, and improving living experience.
The design is inspired by an in-depth observation of urban living spaces. This sideboard cabinet addresses common challenges at the intersection of kitchen and dining areas, such as functional overlap and cluttered storage. Combining the compact storage of Japanese-style furniture with the practicality of Scandinavian-style furniture, it introduces an innovative upward-folding acrylic door that folds neatly into the cabinet top when opened, requiring no extra lateral space—perfect for narrow layouts. Paired with double drawers and adjustable shelves, it offers a smart solution for organizing tableware, cups, and frequently used appliances, optimizing the workflow of chores.
In terms of details, the height of the worktop and the depth of the drawers are ergonomically designed. The hidden touch switch and soft-close dampening rails ensure quiet, smooth opening and closing. The translucent acrylic door panels make it easy to see the items inside, ensuring quick retrieval. The sideboard cabinet balances safety and convenience with rounded corners, non-slip mats and dividers inside the drawers, and non-slip rubber feet at the base.
The exterior features a walnut wood grain PVC veneer, translucent acrylic door panels, and metal handles, creating a rich, layered texture that is warm, bright, and refined. The cabinet’s proportions are based on the golden ratio, giving it a solid and harmonious look. It can naturally integrate into various home styles, such as Scandinavian, light luxury, and Japanese, creating a feeling of spaciousness in small rooms. In terms of sustainability, the sideboard cabinet uses E0-grade eco-friendly materials and water-based UV coatings to strictly control formaldehyde emissions. Its modular design improves durability and ease of maintenance, effectively reducing resource consumption and environmental impact.

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