Highboard

A highboard is a versatile piece of furniture that perfectly combines storage space and design. It is taller than a classic sideboard but shorter than a tall cabinet – making it ideal if you are looking for a combination of practical storage and stylish display space. In its custom-made version, the highboard becomes a flexible all-rounder that fits perfectly into your home.

What is a highboard?

The term highboard refers to a piece of cabinet furniture that is usually between 100 and 150 cm high. It offers ample storage space inside and a shelf on top – for example, for decorations, picture frames, plants or lamps.

Unlike sideboards (lower) and tall cabinets (significantly higher), the highboard is a functional and visually appealing compromise. Its strengths are particularly evident when it is custom-made: it can be tailored precisely to your space, your style and your storage needs.

Why is a custom-made highboard a good idea?

Standard furniture is often limited to specific dimensions and designs. But every room and every need is different. A custom-made highboard offers decisive advantages:

Precise adjustment to niches, room heights or sloping roofs.
Customised design of fronts, colours, handles and surfaces.
Flexible use – whether as a storage wonder, display cabinet or media unit.
Optimal use of space – no wasted space.
Harmonious integration into your existing interior design concept.

The result is a piece of furniture that is not only practical, but also adds a visual highlight to your home.

What are the uses of a highboard?

A highboard is universally applicable. These areas are particularly popular:

In the living room

As a display cabinet or storage unit for crockery, glasses or decorative items. Open areas with lighting can elegantly showcase special pieces.

In the dining room

Ideal for crockery, cutlery, table linen or glasses – always at hand for the next table setting.

In the hallway

A narrower highboard provides storage space for shoes, scarves or bags and also serves as a shelf for keys or decorative items.

In the bedroom

A highboard is a great addition to your wardrobe for storing bed linen, towels or seasonal clothing.

Working from home

A custom-made highboard creates order for files, documents and office supplies – and can also accommodate printers or technical equipment.

What equipment options are available for a highboard?

A highboard can be designed in different ways depending on your needs. Typical features include:

Shelves for crockery, books or files.
Drawers for laundry, cutlery or small items.
Glass inserts or display areas for decorative objects.
Open compartments for technology or favourite items.
Lighting for accentuation and better visibility.
Combinations of open and closed areas, depending on the desired effect.

Thanks to customisation, you can decide for yourself how your highboard should be designed – from simple and functional to impressive.

Highboard vs. sideboard – what is the difference?

The terms are often confused. The difference is clear:

Sideboard: Low, usually around 70–90 cm high. Offers a wide storage surface but less storage space in terms of height.
Highboard: Higher, approx. 100–150 cm. Offers more storage space and has a more prominent presence in the room.
Tall cabinet: Significantly taller, often ceiling height. Ideal for maximising storage space, but less flexible in terms of room impact.

The highboard is therefore the middle ground – it combines practical height with versatile usability.

What styles are available for highboards?

A custom-made highboard can reflect almost any interior design style:

Modern minimalism: handle-free, matt fronts, clean lines.
Classic and timeless: white or subtle surfaces, simple shapes.
Natural & cosy: wood finishes or real wood veneers.
Elegant and luxurious: lacquered fronts, glass surfaces or metal accents.

Combinations are also possible – for example, a highboard with open wooden compartments and lacquered fronts or with glass and lighting elements.

How is a custom-made highboard created at Schrankhelden?

The path to your highboard is clearly structured – and completely individual:

You submit an enquiry online with your requirements.
A Cabinetheroes partner or the head office in Nuremberg will contact you by telephone to arrange a consultation appointment.
Measurements, planning and personal consultation take place on site.
Your highboard is custom-made and assembled by a carpenter – perfectly fitting and high quality.

What are the advantages of a highboard in everyday life?

A custom-made highboard impresses in several ways:

More storage space in a small footprint.
Flexible usage options in almost any room.
Customised design according to your preferences.
Harmonious integration into existing furniture.
Long-lasting quality thanks to skilled carpentry.
Function and design in perfect balance.

This makes the highboard a piece of furniture that makes your everyday life easier and enhances your home.

Highboard as part of a wall unit – does that make sense?

Yes, absolutely. A custom-made highboard can be seamlessly integrated into a larger cabinet or wall unit. It can be combined with open shelving units, TV stands or display cabinets. The result: a harmonious overall look with well-thought-out functionality.

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Would you like to have your highboard custom designed?

Then submit your non-binding online enquiry now. A Schrankhelden partner or the head office in Nuremberg will then contact you personally to arrange an appointment for consultation and measurement. Your highboard will be created step by step – custom-made, high-quality and exactly according to your ideas.