Dresser size
Dressers come in different shapes and sizes. The dimensions of the chest of drawers directly depend on what you are going to store in it. For example, if you are going to store thick woolen items or bedding in the chest of drawers, then you will need a large chest of drawers with deep drawers. If you have closet space for this, and your dresser will be used to store socks and underwear, a lightweight chest of drawers with shallow drawers will suit you.
The height of the chest of drawers depends on the purpose of the chest of drawers and the overall style of the bedroom. Buying a low chest of drawers for a child's bedroom would be a good idea. At the same time, a low, compact chest of drawers will be lost against the background of more solid, classic furniture in an adult bedroom.
How to choose?
When choosing a chest of drawers for your bedroom, you should consider everything from size to functionality to style.
Style preferences
All furniture elements placed in the room must be a harmonious whole and fit well into the interior. Accordingly, bedside tables and chests of drawers for the bedroom should be combined with the bed and wardrobe.
For a room in a classic style, you can use a white chest of drawers, decorated with gold or bronze. Its classic version should be an imitation of an antique product. It is advisable to choose products with legs for a room in this style.
Chest of drawers with mirror for a bedroom in a classic style
For a high-tech style bedroom, a glossy black or wenge chest of drawers with metal fittings is ideal.
An artificially aged chest of drawers with graceful curved legs is ideal for Provence.
Photo of a white chest of drawers for a bedroom in Provence style
Minimalism is a style that involves the use of clear proportions and strict lines. Modern and stylish chests of drawers in a minimalist bedroom should be rectangular or square. The choice of their color scheme is not too strict. It can be dark or light.
Long and roomy chest of drawers in minimalist style
Trapezoid chest of drawers
This chest of drawers has three larger drawers and two smaller drawers at the top. Good for storing different types of things.
What is the difference between a chest of drawers and a nightstand?
Despite the external similarity of the chest of drawers and the cabinet, they have a number of differences:
- The chest of drawers is taller and wider than the bedside table, although modern models of bedside tables also have quite large dimensions, in any case they are smaller.
- The facade of a chest of drawers in a bedroom in most cases has only drawers, while the facades of the cabinets are represented by doors
- Often, a chest of drawers has high legs, and bedside tables are installed on a base or on legs, but very low.
Corner chests of drawers
The corner space in the bedroom is often left unfilled. Corner chests of drawers allow you to correct this shortcoming. In the bedroom you can put, for example, a corner chest of drawers from IKEA. Corner chests of drawers come in several types:
- Triangular;
- Hexagonal;
- Radial.
The capacity of corner chests of drawers is usually much larger than that of straight ones.
Dresser color scheme
For bedrooms, it is not recommended to use bright and contrasting colors - red, green and other colorful shades.
The best options for the bedroom are natural shades: cream, white with black accents, beige and walnut tones.
For example, a white chest of drawers in the bedroom contributes to a person’s relaxation after a working day, does not strain the visual system, and does not negatively affect the psychological mood of the room’s inhabitants.
A chest of drawers is an important attribute for a bedroom interior. The right choice can change the overall design of the room: the use of secretaries and models combined with a table will save space. And long chests of drawers in the bedroom allow you to rationally distribute this area.
Dresser style
The style of the chest of drawers should resonate with the overall style of the bedroom interior and the appearance of existing furniture.
Antique chests of drawers with twisted legs and massive brass handles look beautiful in classic interiors.
A white chest of drawers on thin legs with laconic wooden handles will organically complement the Scandinavian interior. For ultra-modern interiors, choose glossy plain chests of drawers without handles.
White chest of drawers
In recent years, white furniture has gained particular popularity.
If previously most people referred to the impracticality and pretentiousness of such shades, now few people pay attention to these indicators.
This is explained by the fact that the principles of Soviet power are moving more and more into the past every day.
Pros of white chests of drawers in the bedroom:
- Visually increase the room space;
- Make the room brighter;
- Create a cozy environment;
- They hide dust and stains, unlike dark furniture.
Today, the range of white chests of drawers has become much wider: you can choose in any style, in any design and to suit every taste.
At the end of this article, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with photographs of chests of drawers in the bedroom.
Extension mechanism
Chests of drawers have three types of mechanism. Each of them should ensure easy opening and protect the box from falling out.
The roller mechanism is installed in the cheapest chests of drawers. Metal or plastic rollers with a rubber rim move along a metal or plastic guide. The main disadvantage of the mechanism is the high noise level.
The ball mechanism is quieter and lasts longer, but costs significantly more.
Hidden mechanism. The most modern models use an opening mechanism that is not visible even in the photo of a bedroom chest of drawers. The mechanism is hidden under the bottom of the drawer and operates almost silently.
Chest of drawers in the bedroom - purpose and advantages
In the traditional sense, a chest of drawers in a bedroom is a strictly shaped furniture structure with drawers. Modern models are equipped with a more complex storage system consisting of closed and open compartments and shelves, as well as drawers of various heights.
Modern options are:
- noiselessness,
- convenience of design,
- quality fittings,
- spacious tabletop.
This bedroom furniture has a number of advantages:
- Despite their spaciousness, they do not take up much space in the bedroom and look quite compact.
- The top tabletop can be used as a convenient table or shelf.
- The capacity is practically equal to that of a full-fledged closet.
- Affordable price.
- Ease of use.
- Huge variety of models.
Additional functions
More expensive models of chests of drawers can be equipped with the following functions:
- Automatic closer;
- Stopper (prevents the box from falling out even after a sharp opening);
- Internal lighting of drawers;
- Mount for wall installation. The mount can be included with the floor chest of drawers to make it more stable;
- Legs. A chest of drawers with a wide base is more stable. A chest of drawers with thin legs looks lighter and is more suitable for small bedrooms.
How to choose a chest of drawers?
Many people cannot choose a chest of drawers for themselves; they cannot decide on the color, size, or material from which the chest of drawers will be made! You need to understand what exactly you want! So that the chest of drawers is included with the furniture, so that it is made from the same material or color. Of course, people are used to buying furniture as a set. But if all the furniture is dark, it is recommended to choose a dark chest of drawers! That is, the darker the furniture, the lighter the chest of drawers should be.
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A light color does not always suit the interior, for example, in a room where bright colors are superior, a light chest of drawers will be tasteless. It is recommended to paint the chest of drawers after purchase!
An interesting type of chest of drawers are rare ones; they are well suited for classic interiors. But in modern styles it is better to use futuristic chests of drawers!
Large and massive chests of drawers look good in spacious rooms with a minimum of furniture! For example, a chest of drawers may be the only place in the interior where things are stored! If the chest of drawers is the center of attention, it is recommended to decorate it with something unusual!
Material
The following materials are used to make chests of drawers:
Tree. Natural wood decorates most interiors. A wooden chest of drawers weighs quite a lot, but it is very durable and will definitely not tip over even under the weight of heavy things. A wooden chest of drawers will serve for decades.
MDF. Dressers made from MDF boards are cheaper than wooden ones. The technology for creating slabs allows you to give them any shape, including curved. A protective film of the desired color is glued over the plate.
Chipboard. Laminated particle board is often used to make wooden chest of drawers and chest of drawers with MDF fronts. Furniture made entirely of chipboard has straight, laconic shapes. Such a chest of drawers only lasts 5-7 years, but it costs very little.
Tips for buying a chest of drawers
When choosing a chest of drawers, you should follow several rules:
- Measure your bedroom carefully before purchasing. The chest of drawers should fit into the room and not interfere with its movements;
- Drawers and dresser doors should open easily;
- All fittings must be in good working order;
- The back of the dresser should be thick enough to stay in place when you put a lot of things in the drawers. The thickness must exceed 6 cm.
Furniture stores offer many models of chests of drawers. In order not to make a mistake with your choice, take the necessary measurements in advance, decide on the style of furniture and the amount you are willing to allocate for the purchase of a chest of drawers.
Basic rules for choosing a chest of drawers for the bedroom
Chests of drawers are very convenient, take up little space, and can store a large number of things. It is important that the drawers are located low, so even a child will not have difficulty getting everything they need from such furniture. The tabletop in them can be used as a changing table, dressing table or secretary. In addition, you can find a wide variety of chest of drawers on the market, so you can take into account the dimensions of the room and design.
In order for the chest of drawers to be not only beautiful, but also to serve for many years, you need to pay attention to certain points, namely:
- Material. This is one of the main parameters on which the reliability and durability of cabinet furniture depends. Wooden furniture is considered the highest quality, but its price is also high. More details about other materials will be discussed below.
- Storage system . This parameter depends on the purpose of using the chest of drawers. Most often, drawers that are quite wide are used. They are more spacious and comfortable.
- Surface treatment. It should be uniform, without any chips.
- Back wall thickness. It must be at least 6 mm so that it does not bend under the weight of things.
- No gaps or gaps between drawer fronts, back walls and drawers.
