An accent cabinet gives an entryway, hallway or living room a closed place for shoes, linens, books and small decor, plus a top surface for a lamp or a bowl. Most of the options below are narrow sideboard-style cabinets with doors and a shelf inside.

The six cabinets here run from a flat-panel black cabinet to fluted, rattan and slatted door styles. Sizes, materials and features come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these cabinets ourselves. Material and strength claims are the makers’ own.

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What to Look For

Feature Why it matters
Depth Narrow depths of 14 to 16 inches suit hallways
Door style Flat, fluted, rattan or slatted doors change the look
Material Engineered wood is common; check the listing
Shelves Adjustable shelves fit taller items
Anti-tip kit Wall anchors keep a tall cabinet steady

Specs at a Glance

Cabinet Size (D x W x H) Material Notes
REHOOPEX black 14.6 x 30.3 x 31.3 in Engineered wood (MDF) Flat panel doors; gold handles; 2 shelves
Smuxee walnut 14.9 x 31.5 x 30.6 in Engineered wood Line groove doors; adjustable shelf; 2 shelves
ChooChoo arched 15.7 x 31.5 x 33.8 in Engineered wood (MDF) Fluted arched doors; anti-tip kit; 4 shelves listed
Keehusux rattan 15.7 x 29.5 x 33.9 in Engineered wood Rattan doors; solid wood legs; anti-tipping
Smart FENDEE slatted 15.7 x 31.5 x 34.8 in Engineered wood Slatted doors; two compartments; adjustable shelves
Vrullu fluted 13.7 x 30.3 x 30.5 in Engineered wood (MDF) Fluted doors; two shelves; shallowest here

The 6 Best Accent Cabinets

1. REHOOPEX Black Storage Cabinet with Doors

A black flat-panel cabinet measuring 14.6 by 30.3 by 31.3 inches, built from 15 mm MDF with soft hinges, gold handles and two shelves. The maker lists uses from a sideboard to a console table.

Suits: a plain modern look. Strengths: gold handles against black and two shelves. Weaknesses: a flat design with little texture. Skip it if you want a carved or woven door.

View Black Storage Cabinet with Doors, Modern Accent Cabinet, Free Standing Cabinet with Adjustable Shelf, Wooden Buffet Sideboards for Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Entryway on Amazon

2. Smuxee Walnut Sideboard Cabinet

A walnut-finish cabinet at 14.9 by 31.5 by 30.6 inches with line groove doors, gold handles and an adjustable inner shelf. The listing says it comes in three heights, so check which one you are ordering.

Suits: a mid-century look. Strengths: grooved doors and an adjustable shelf. Weaknesses: engineered wood, not solid. Skip it if you want solid wood.

View Smuxee Walnut Sideboard Cabinet, Freestanding Buffet Cabinet with Line Groove Design, Wood Storage Cabinet with Adjustable Shelf for Living Room, Entryway, Hallway on Amazon

3. ChooChoo 34″ Tall Fluted Arched Buffet Cabinet

A walnut cabinet with fluted arched doors and gold handles, 15.7 by 31.5 by 33.8 inches. It has adjustable shelves that sit at three heights and ships with an anti-tip kit.

Suits: a softer arched shape. Strengths: an anti-tip kit and shelf heights. Weaknesses: MDF construction. Skip it if you want a lower cabinet.

View ChooChoo 34″ Tall Fluted Arched Buffet Cabinet with Storage and Shelf on Amazon

4. Keehusux Rattan Storage Cabinet, 2 Doors

A natural oak finish cabinet with handwoven rattan door accents on solid wood legs, 15.7 by 29.5 by 33.9 inches. The listing names entryway, bathroom, dining room and kitchen as rooms and mentions an anti-tipping feature.

Suits: a boho entryway. Strengths: woven doors and raised legs. Weaknesses: the narrowest width of the group. Skip it if you want a dark finish.

View 15.7″ D Rattan Storage Cabinet with 2 Doors and Adjustable Shelf on Amazon

5. Smart FENDEE Sideboard Cabinet with Slatted Doors

A walnut cabinet with slatted farmhouse doors and two large compartments with adjustable shelves, measuring 15.7 by 31.5 by 34.8 inches, the tallest of the six.

Suits: farmhouse style. Strengths: the most height and two compartments. Weaknesses: the listing gives few construction details. Skip it if you want detailed material specs.

View Sideboard Cabinet, 31.5″ W Farmhouse Buffet Cabinet with Slatted Doors and Adjustable Shelf, Wooden Coffee Bar Storage Station for Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Entryway, Walnut Color on Amazon

6. Vrullu Fluted Storage Cabinet, Oak

An oak-finish fluted cabinet made of MDF, 13.7 by 30.3 by 30.5 inches, with two widened shelves. The maker says you can buy two and place them together.

Suits: tight hallways. Strengths: the shallowest depth and a light finish. Weaknesses: the lowest height. Skip it if you need extra height.

View Fluted Storage Cabinet, Free Standing Buffet, Wood Sideboard, Multifunctional Accent Storage for Living Room, Hallway, Entryway, Dining Room (1, Oak) on Amazon

Care and Setup

  • Measure the wall and the door swing before ordering.
  • Attach the anti-tip hardware where it is supplied.
  • Wipe surfaces with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
  • Spread weight evenly across the shelves.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Ignoring depth in a narrow hallway.
  • Assuming engineered wood is solid wood.
  • Skipping the wall anchor on a tall cabinet.
  • Placing heavy items on a thin shelf.

Accent Cabinet FAQ

Are these cabinets solid wood?

The listings describe engineered wood or MDF. Only the Keehusux mentions solid wood legs.

Can I use one in an entryway?

Several listings name entryways or hallways, and the shallow depths of 13.7 to 15.7 inches leave walking room.

The Short Version

For a plain black look, the REHOOPEX. For grooved walnut, the Smuxee. For arched doors, the ChooChoo. For woven rattan, the Keehusux. For farmhouse slats and height, the Smart FENDEE. For the shallowest fit, the Vrullu.