Choice of dresser. What to pay attention to? Types of chests of drawers: how to make the right choice
The main difference between a chest of drawers and other storage systems is retractable drawers. Exists different types dressers. On what basis are they classified?
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The purpose of the dresser
For the dining room. Such chests of drawers, as a rule, are narrow, of small height, reminiscent of a cabinet. In Italian, they are called "credenza", while all other types of "non-table" chests of drawers are called "como". In addition to drawers, credenzas have hinged doors that cover shelves. Silverware and napkins are usually stored in drawers, dishes and tablecloths are stored on shelves.
For kitchen and bathroom. By the appearance of such chests of drawers, it can be difficult to guess that these are models with drawers. After all, their front is closed by a solid facade. To open the drawer, you need to pull the handle, the front will slide out along with the lower section and open access to the inner drawers. It is very convenient in terms of effective use space. If we talk about a chest of drawers-moydodyre, then its upper and middle shelves have a recess for “bypassing” the plumbing knee.
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Many kitchen and bathroom chests of drawers have a solid front that will slide out with the bottom section.
For dressing rooms. Dressers of this type are similar to office bedside tables: they are just as miniature. Due to their size, they easily fit into any closet, they can be pushed under a table or a free shelf, they are comfortable to sit on. There are hanging and floor models, both can serve as a place for a bag.
Where to put a chest of drawers?
Stationary and mobile. Chests of drawers are conditionally divided into those that stand still and those that can be easily moved around the house. The simplest models have rollers with a stopper instead of legs: you just need to lift the latch, roll the chest of drawers to the right place and fix the lever. Mobile chests of drawers are most often produced for bathrooms and offices.
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A mobile chest of drawers can be created for any room. However, most often we are talking about office or office chests of drawers that roll out from under the desk.
Floor and suspended. From a hanging chest of drawers, you can make a floor one by screwing the legs to it. But not every floor model can be hung. Pay attention to the style of the product. Classic oak chests of drawers often have legs that serve as the frame of the whole structure. Choosing a modern chest of drawers, you get a large selection of different leg options. You can order chrome tubes, adjustable legs, cover unsightly supports with a plinth, or completely abandon the frame and choose a suspended model.
In the photo: TRAVO model from the Interluebke factory, design by Heide Rolf.
Chests of drawers also differ in position relative to the wall:
- wall chests of drawers usually have an ugly back wall, which is why they can only stand against the wall.
- Wall. As the name implies, these are chests of drawers mounted on the wall (using hinges and screws) or on a special boiserie panel. In the latter case, on back wall the chest of drawers has ledges, and there are suitable grooves on the panel: as a result, the model slides in and easily moves along the guides. Wall-mounted chests of drawers-boiserie are usually included in wardrobe programs.
- Attached chests of drawers are always installed next to other pieces of furniture (they are usually sold together). Most often it is a chest of drawers complete with modular sofa. Its task is to “flow around” the back upholstered furniture with which it has the same height.
- Island chests of drawers are installed anywhere in the room - they can serve as a partition-separator. They have a beautiful back wall, often combined with the facade. And the boxes of some models open in both directions or sideways.
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What is a chest of drawers
What types of drawers exist
What to look for before buying a chest of drawers
Cleanliness in an apartment or in a house directly depends on the organization of storage of things and clothes. A functional environment is simply necessary in everyday life, because it helps to save room space and conveniently fold objects. Indispensable furniture in the interior of a bedroom, living room or nursery is a practical chest of drawers equipped with capacious drawers in which it is convenient to store home textiles, bed and underwear, etc. Do not forget that there are a large number of such products with different parameters, so it is necessary explore all types of chests of drawers and choose the right one. This article will help you figure it out.
What is a classic chest of drawers
Chests of drawers are a worthy alternative to large and impractical wardrobes, they are compact and functional, and most importantly, they fit perfectly into both small rooms and spacious rooms. A chest of drawers is a small cabinet of various designs: with drawers that are located one above the other, sometimes with hinged or sliding doors or open shelves.
Today, there are a large number of products that differ in size and shape, have a different number of boxes and are made from a wide variety of materials. At the same time, their main advantage remains unchanged - the ability to reach out to the farthest corner of any of the drawers (which is not typical for a cabinet).
Usually, the material for the manufacture of chests of drawers is natural wood, chipboard, MDF or plastic, and laminate or veneer is used for cladding. As a finish can be used: leather, glass or a natural stone, gloss, paint, stain, art painting or relief texture.
Various types of chests of drawers made of wood, MDF and chipboard are very well suited for storing clothes or linen, various tools and other household items. It's all about fantasy: you can fill it with jewelry and cosmetics, bed linen and children's toys, books, documents, stationery.
Chests of drawers will decorate the interior of the bedroom or nursery, living room or hallway. Products made of plastic are easy to clean and are not afraid of moisture; they are often used to store toys, shoes, vegetables or fruits. They are simply created for the bathroom, bath, cottage or garage.
Pros and cons of dressers
Every day chests of drawers are becoming more popular. They are installed in the bedroom, in the hallway, living room. Most often they are placed near the closet, because they are necessary for storing small items of clothing.
Manufacturers offer a wide range of different types of chests of drawers, which differ from each other in color and design. White color is a classic, versatility given color allows it to be perfectly combined with other shades of the situation. Chest drawers are convenient, and their shape makes it easy to view their contents.
There are a huge number of types of chests of drawers, the photo presented above clearly shows all the advantages of this furniture:
The best choice for room design small size.
The product can be used for zoning a room.
It is an excellent basis for choosing other pieces of furniture for the room.
Models made of high quality materials have a long service life.
Multifunctionality. If the design involves the presence of a mirror, this is great alternative dressing table. And the model, which is equipped with sides, can be used as a changing table for babies.
The disadvantages include:
The complexity of caring for the product if there are pets or children at home.
Need in uniform distribution the contents of the boxes, otherwise overloads and distortions are possible.
Fragility and instability of certain types of products.
The disadvantages are quite ambiguous, so they can easily be compensated for by careful use of the product. Types of chests of drawers, which are made of high-quality material, will last for many years.
The main types of chests of drawers
Types of chests of drawers according to the material of manufacture
Often used for the production of this furniture the following materials: wood, chipboard, MDF, furniture plywood, rattan, plastic, metal, glass.
Natural wood is an environmentally friendly material, has excellent air permeability and reliability. For the manufacture of chests of drawers use pine, maple, birch, beech, cherry, walnut.
The performance characteristics of the product directly depend on the type of wood used. For example, if strength is the main factor for you, then beech should be chosen as the material for manufacturing, since its surface is resistant to damage and deformation. Birch wood is endowed with good strength and endurance, but it is still inferior to products made of beech.
Chests of drawers made of pine are not so durable, and even small physical impacts can leave marks on them. But the use of this material has its plus - low cost compared to other types of wood.
If we talk about products made from chipboard and MDF, it is impossible to clearly say which of these materials is better. Each of them is endowed with its own advantages and disadvantages, you need to choose based on the conditions in which the furniture will be used.
Chipboard is sawdust and small chips that are mixed with glue, then pressed. The adhesive contains formaldehyde and epoxy resin, whose fumes have a negative impact on human health. In addition, chipboard does not tolerate moisture, so it is not recommended to use products made from this material in conditions high humidity. The advantages of this material are low price combined with good strength.
MDF is made from fine wood shavings, one might say from wood flour. This material is more resistant to moisture than chipboard, has more a high degree density. MDF is hygienic and slightly susceptible to various fungi and bacteria. Another drawback: poor resistance to high temperatures: an increase in temperature to +70 ° C and above provokes deformation of the material, peeling decorative coating. In this regard, it is not recommended to install these types of chests of drawers in the immediate vicinity of heating appliances.
Rattan products are a type of wicker furniture. Rattan is a calamus palm that looks like a liana. The material obtained from this tree is reliable, resilient, moisture resistant and durable. Its main advantage is the possibility of obtaining almost any configuration with appropriate processing. From rattan, you can make a chest of drawers of the original texture and shape.
Products made of plastic are highly wear-resistant and durable, without requiring special care. There are plastic chests of drawers of various unusual colors that can be easily decorated with your favorite drawings and patterns.
Metal products are practical, functional and fashionable furniture. They are perfect for office space and sports complexes, because they are compact and roomy, and their strength, reliability, durability and fire resistance are admirable. Also chests of drawers are often decorated with modern interiors: forged metal patterns and openwork inserts look very rich and unusual.
Glass, as a material for manufacturing, enables production to expand its range, find new color solutions and reliefs of the glass surface. Types of such products: a fully glass chest of drawers or with glazing of only the outer part. Very beautiful view has an object whose surface is partially or completely mirrored. By installing this chest of drawers in front of the window, you can visually expand the room and make it brighter. Having a mirrored shield that is attached to the top of it adds to the functionality. Such a shield classic way dresser mirror location.
Types of chests of drawers depending on the parameters
- Height.
With the help of a chest of drawers, you can make the room freer. Most often, one closet is not enough to put all the clothes, and not all of them are conveniently hung on hangers. It is practical to put socks, underwear, bedding or things of children in drawers. There are several options for chests of drawers in height:
Low - height up to 100 cm. They have good capacity due to the depth of the boxes and the length of the structures. Furniture less than 85 cm high is no longer considered a chest of drawers, it is a large cabinet.
Medium, standard sizes– 100–130 cm. Harmoniously fit into the furniture interior. Most often they have 3-5 boxes (depending on their size).
High - suitable for large rooms. The height of products is from 130 to 160 cm. Unusual view- a chest of drawers tall and narrow in depth, which resembles a pencil case with drawers.
The choice of product height directly depends on the requirements of operation. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the plinth, the dimensions of the legs, so that the furniture can stand close to the wall. It is also worth remembering that the chest of drawers should not cover sockets and switches that are located on the wall. There are models without legs, in this case the product stands on the side walls, so under the plinth it is necessary to make a cutout or increase the surface of the tabletop by 3–5 cm.
- Length.
The length of the chest of drawers is a parameter that shows the distance between the outer surfaces of the side walls. This is how much space is needed for a model installed against a wall or furniture, island or suspended mounting. How more length products, the more capacious it is. Furniture that is less than 50 cm is not practical and functional.
Dresser length parameters:
The minimum is 60 cm. It is convenient to use these types of chests of drawers for the hallway, you can store shoes, bags, and various accessories in them. Not too wide products with a changing surface for a children's room are in demand - 60–80 cm. Small chests of drawers have one vertical row of drawers.
Furniture measuring 80-100 cm is the standard. Models of this length are the most popular for any room - living room, hallway, bedroom, nursery, bathroom, of course, if there is free space there. The drawers can be with full-length facades in one row or arranged in two sections.
From 100 cm - these are long models that have two or three rows of drawers. Full-wall products look harmonious in the living room and bedroom, while the chest of drawers should not be located next to other roomy furniture - a wardrobe, wardrobe. The number of sections can be any.
In appearance, balance is important. Let's say a product 200 cm long and 1.5 m high will not fit any interior. Only in the living room can a chest of drawers occupy a central place, provided that it is the only furniture for storing things.
- Depth.
Models are classified into narrow (shallow) and wide. Depth determines the volume for placing things. Narrow options suitable for small rooms. Furniture is recommended to be installed close to the wall, and the length and height of the product should make up for the small depth.
Options:
Narrow products with a depth of 30 cm. If the model is even narrower, then it will be impossible to store things in it. Out of 30 cm, 2-3 cm fall on the back wall and the thickness of the facade.
Standard depth - 40-50 cm - this is the most convenient size to furnish any room. It is very convenient to use boxes and get contents from distant zones.
Depth 50-60 cm - the comfortable use of drawers is disturbed at a depth of more than 60 cm. Things that are folded near the back wall are not very convenient to take.
It is worth noting that a deep chest of drawers takes up a lot of space, so you should choose a wide model of small length or make your choice in favor of an angular design. Tabletops, which are present in wide low models, are convenient to use as an additional work surface, a table or a stand for souvenirs, accessories, lighting fixtures.
Types of chests of drawers by purpose
For the living room. These models have a special decorative effect. For example, a chest of drawers made in a classic style is often decorated with carvings and magnificent inlays. The high-tech product is equipped with doors with electronic closers and opening control.
Some living room chests of drawers have space for a TV that slides out of the tabletop when the remote control is pressed. It looks very fashionable and spectacular, and the dust does not collect. Often, living room products are equipped with a built-in television panel or projection screen, which automatically extends to a convenient viewing position.
For the bedroom. The most important difference between this chest of drawers is the depth of the drawers. The upper ones are usually small in size, they are good for storing underwear. The lower ones are characterized by large sizes. They are suitable for storing a blanket or spare pillows in them.
For the dining room. Such products are narrow, not too high models that resemble a cabinet. In Italy, a similar chest of drawers is called credenza, and all other types that are not intended for dining rooms are called como. In addition to boxes, the credenza is equipped with hinged doors that cover the shelves. In such boxes, silverware and napkins are most often stored, on the shelves - dishes and tablecloths.
For kitchen and bathroom. Looking at such chests of drawers, it is sometimes difficult to guess that these models have drawers. After all, their front side is closed with a solid facade. If you need to open the drawer, you should pull the handle and outdoor panel will come out with the lower section.
This design is very convenient in terms of maximizing the use of space. If we talk about the “moidodyr” chest of drawers, then its upper and middle shelves are equipped with a recess for “bypassing” the plumbing elbow. Most products made for the kitchen and bathroom are characterized by the presence of a continuous front, retractable together with the lower section.
For dressing rooms. Chests of this type, with their miniature size, are similar to office bedside tables. The small size allows them to easily fit in any closet, slide under the table, besides, they are very comfortable to sit on. There are hanging and floor models, both can be used as a place for a bag.
How to choose one or another type of dresser
Dresser size
Each of us knows that the product should not only fit in the room, but also not interfere with free movement around it. In addition, it is necessary that there is room for the extension of drawers. With a small space, it is quite difficult to find a place for a chest of drawers. However, if desired, you can find very miniature models. The most important principle to follow is to match the size of the room and chest of drawers.
A small space requires careful measurement. First you need to take a tape measure and measure the parameters of the place intended for the chest of drawers, then go to the store and take measurements from the selected chest of drawers in its open and closed state. Measurements are best taken from the edge of the back wall to the edge of the open drawers. If there is a skirting board in the room, consider its thickness.
The purpose of the chest of drawers also affects its size. If you plan to use it to store small things, for example, cosmetics and CDs, then you can purchase the smallest model. In order to store linen, you will need a more capacious product.
Type and shape of chest of drawers
The appearance, shape and purpose of a chest of drawers are related concepts. The configuration of the product is selected depending on the interior and the place where it will be installed.
Types of dressers in shape:
Rectangular. These are traditional chests of drawers, the most convenient in operation and in the highest demand.
corner dressers of various types: L-shaped, trapezoidal, five-walled, in the form of a segment of a circle - there are a lot of options. These models are great for small bedrooms and make it possible to use corners that are usually left unused.
Radius chests of drawers have a curvilinear shape, are semicircular, with included convex and concave elements. Products of this type have original appearance, however, their placement requires large space and matching interior. It is worth highlighting round products in a separate row, which have their own peculiarity - the rotation of the boxes relative to each other.
designer the type of chests of drawers can be presented in any form, because it is done mainly to order.
Chests of drawers depending on the appearance and purpose:
Long products are a classic option; they can even replace a small closet.
Chest of drawers-showcase - very similar to a sideboard, it is usually installed in the living room or dining room, where dishes are stored in it.
A chest of drawers, in the design of which there is a mirror, is suitable for small rooms, since in addition to storing things, it also functions as a dressing table.
Chest of drawers combined with an ironing board - has a tabletop in the form of a folding ironing board on top, this design saves space in a small room.
A chest of drawers with a changing table - has sides on the tabletop, is a very useful thing in caring for a baby.
Chest of drawers - can, if necessary, be modified into a compact workplace, which is relevant for small room sizes.
There are many more designer products that can be found on sale.
Number and arrangement of boxes
Usually chests of drawers have several wide drawers that are located one above the other. Often there are four, but the number can vary from two to five or more. In addition, you can find models where, instead of wide upper drawers, two or three narrow ones are made.
There are chests of drawers in which the drawers have different widths, and inside are divided by partitions into several parts. They are convenient for storing ties, belts, cosmetics. If you have things that outsiders should not see, pick up a model with a compartment under the lock.
Boxes of different sizes can be made in any shape, and their number can be much more than four. To date, there are such types of chests of drawers in which part of the area is occupied by shelves with doors, although it is generally accepted that the traditional design of the product does not imply their presence. Be that as it may, you should choose a chest of drawers in which it will be possible to most successfully decompose all things.
Drawer pull-out mechanism
A good mechanism made of quality material implies easy rolling out of drawers, preventing them from falling out, even in case of too sharp extension. If all the drawers of the product are closed, they should fit snugly against each other and against the walls, resting on the back bar.
Pull-out mechanisms that are used in modern chests of drawers:
Roller guides - the most cheap option, which is quite noisy in operation. They are usually made of plastic or metal, the latter are more reliable, but it is necessary that the wheels have a rubber rim - in this case they will be less noisy.
The disadvantage of roller guides is that they do not allow the drawer to be pulled out more than 5/6 of the depth, but this is also a plus, since it definitely cannot fall out.
Ball guides - withstand any load, while there is no noise, but they are expensive and require a careful attitude.
Guides concealed installation- most modern mechanism extensions (the elements are not on the sides of the drawer, but under it). This guarantees maximum extension and eliminates the possibility of falling out.
Dresser equipment
In addition to boxes, comfortable operation dresser needs the presence of other elements. These include:
Handles - they should be easy to use, and the design is very different, from antique to the most modern and fashionable.
There are types of chests of drawers that do not have handles, they are opened by lightly pressing the drawer, but this system is suitable for products with a matte facade, otherwise you can endlessly wipe fingerprints.
Legs - their presence depends on the personal preferences of the buyer. They can be completely absent, be regulated and unregulated. However, if they are present, then you have the opportunity to adjust their height, in case of uneven floors.
Closer for drawers and doors - serves for their smooth opening and closing, does not allow for sharp blows that can damage the body of the product.
The stopper is a necessary element to prevent the box from falling out. It is very useful when there are children in the house, but it will be problematic to reach things that are located at the far wall.
Fasteners to the wall - an element that complicates the installation of the product, but prevents the possibility of it falling when all the drawers are pulled out together.
Lighting is an element that is quite rare in chests of drawers, there is no special need for it, but dark time days with its help you can easily find the right thing.
Stationary, mobile or wall chest of drawers
When possible, chests of drawers are:
stationary;
mobile.
Stationary products stand motionless on legs or a plinth, it is rather difficult to move them. The mobile chest of drawers has rollers that allow you to move it from place to place without special efforts. This option is suitable for those who often rearrange furniture.
According to the method and features of installation, the products are divided into:
floor standing- the most popular option. Such chests of drawers are installed against the wall, so the back wall of it may not look as aesthetically pleasing as the facade.
wall- differ in the possibility of fixing them in any desired place on the wall, but moving them after that is quite difficult. Ordinary floor chests of drawers can also be additionally attached to the wall, which is usually done if there are children in the house who like to play pranks.
Island a chest of drawers is a product for zoning space, so it should be aesthetic and beautiful. Usually they have drawers on several sides.
Dresser style and color
In addition to convenience and spaciousness, a chest of drawers should fit the interior of the room and decorate it. Of course, it is ideal to buy all the furniture for the room in a set at the same time - in this case, the items will definitely fit together. In the case of buying a chest of drawers separately from the rest of the situation, it is necessary to take into account overall design and color palette.
The appearance of the product will largely depend on the chosen style of the interior of the room:
Classical- characterized by the presence natural wood valuable species, forged parts, panels. When choosing this direction, it is better to choose a small chest of drawers with legs.
Baroque, Rococo and empire- styles that require more graceful curvilinear forms, the presence decorative elements such as carving and gilding. The material is wood.
Provence involves the use of light-colored chest of drawers. The preferred material for manufacturing is wood, artificially aged, with a minimum amount of decor.
High tech and minimalism are concise forms that involve the use modern materials such as plastic, metal and glass, it is possible to use MDF and chipboard. For this style, it would be appropriate to apply the backlight.
Modern- for this direction, you can pick up chests of drawers unusual shapes, with curved lines, unusual combinations of materials.
Do not throw away the old sturdy chest of drawers. With a little time, you can turn it into a trendy, unique product that will fit perfectly into the interior of the room. The simplest option is to paint it, while it is possible to use several tones of paint at once, using the decoupage technique. Another way is to decorate the facades of drawers with wallpaper, and after the glue dries, the coating new finish acrylic varnish. It is possible to use fabric or foil as a decoration.
What else is important to consider when choosing a chest of drawers
A chest of drawers is an item that you intend to use for a long time, so when buying it is recommended to take into account everything, down to the smallest detail:
It is necessary to choose a product with a thick back wall so that it can withstand the weight of all things. It should not be thinner than 6 mm, it is better that it be a little thicker.
Before you pay for a chest of drawers, you need to check the completeness of its fittings.
All doors and drawers should open smoothly and easily.
Double-check the dimensions of the main parameters more than once so that the chest of drawers really fits where you planned.
It must be remembered that the range of chests of drawers is simply huge, so you need to imagine the desired model at least a little so as not to get confused when buying.
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To the living room
These chests of drawers are endowed special decor. For example, classic style often decorated with carvings and luxurious inlays. High-tech style is characterized by doors with electronic closers and opening control. TV is often built in: when you press the remote control, the tabletop kicks out the screen.
To the bedroom
Here, the distinctive element is the depth characteristic of the boxes. On top there are not very large compartments for underwear. Below are large shelves - you can store bedspreads or pillows in them.
To the dining room
These chests of drawers are often not wide, low, similar to cabinets. There are drawers with opening doors. The drawers can be used to store cutlery and napkins, while the shelves can be used for crockery and tablecloths.
To the kitchen and bathroom
The appearance of this chest of drawers sometimes does not immediately let you know that it contains drawers, since their frontal area is closed by a whole facade. To open the drawer, you need to pull out the handle, the front will stretch along with the lower section, and the inner drawers will become accessible. This is very good option, as the place is used "wisely".
To the dressing room
This type of chest of drawers is similar to an office locker: just as small. Given the dimensions of this chest of drawers, it can easily fit in any closet, slide under a table or an empty shelf, and you can comfortably sit on it while sitting. There are hanging and floor chests of drawers that serve great place for bags.
By location
Stationary and mobile
The first are standing still. At the simplest models for the place of the legs there are rollers with a stopper: you just need to lift the latch, move the furniture to desired area and fix the lever.
A mobile chest of drawers is often produced in bathrooms and offices. And, in general, they can be created for different rooms.
Floor and suspended
The hanging chest of drawers can be transformed into a floor one, you just need to screw the legs to it. But the floor model, not everyone can be suspended. It is worth looking at the style of furniture. Classic oak chests of drawers often have legs that can be removed.
Wall-mounted, wall-mounted, side-mounted, island
The wall ones, as a rule, have an ugly back wall, so their place is only near the wall.
Wall-mounted mounted on a wall or a specific panel. In the second case, the back wall has protrusions, and the panel has special grooves: as a result, the chest of drawers is able to move in, it is easy to move.
The attachment type is located close to other elements of the interior. Often these chests of drawers come with sofas. They are at the same height with the back of the sofa.
The island model is located in different areas of the room. It is endowed with a beautiful back wall, combined with the front part. The drawers of many chests of drawers are able to open in both directions or sideways.
Everything ingenious is simple! Since the first chests of drawers came into use in the 18th century, replacing rough chests, this piece of furniture has firmly entered the list of necessary things for any home. Not without reason, its name is translated from French as “comfortable”, and you can meet a chest of drawers literally in every room. How not to make a mistake in choosing the perfect chest of drawers, suitable specifically for your tasks and interior?
Varieties of chests of drawers
To begin with, it is worth orienting among the colossal variety of chests of drawers. Each country and era preferred its own forms and decor, for example, in Victorian England, chests of drawers were decorated with white lacquer and carvings in the form of a garland, the French created very narrow and compact chests of drawers, and in America, painted panels and carved legs were popular.
Modern chests of drawers differ primarily in configuration and size. For example, the most miniature model is chests of drawers with two drawers. At your service are both wide and low pedestals in oriental style, as well as miniature bookcases for small spaces, which often serve as TV stands or even poufs. Very often, such chests of drawers do not have drawers, only open shelves, on which decorative baskets for small items look very impressive.
Reminder: it is very important to correctly determine the dimensions, so immediately determine the clear dimensions of the space allotted for the chest of drawers. When buying, be sure to measure the distance from the back wall to the edge of the extended drawer or open door. It should be less than the space originally allocated for the chest of drawers.
The most common and popular model are chests of drawers with three or four drawers. Such models are roomy and functional, and depending on the decor, they can be suitable for absolutely any room and interior style. Do you want this chest of drawers to attract attention in the room? Create a thoughtful decorative composition on the top shelf: put a lamp, a beautiful vase or figurine, complement them with a picture or family photos in interesting frames.
A tall chest of drawers with five sections may well replace a full-fledged wardrobe in terms of roominess, but it may look too bulky. To brighten up this impression, it is better to give preference to a narrow dresser model with five drawers, which will look more elegant and can visually increase the height of the ceiling.
External differences. Choosing decor
Modern chests of drawers differ not only in the number of drawers and dimensions. The façade is of great importance. For example, chests of drawers with glass doors can easily replace a sideboard or a showcase for beautiful dishes or your favorite collection of small things and are perfect for a living room, dining room.
Reminder: open shelves and glass surfaces create an impression of lightness and visually do not clutter up the space. This is a great option for those who want to maintain the illusion of a room filled with light and air.
Tired of the same solutions? Choose a dresser that combines drawers with open and closed shelves. The first will allow you to conveniently store fragile and heavy items, and thanks to the second you can create interesting interior accents. An interesting composition of drawers and shelves looks more dynamic and light, and niches can be highlighted with a contrasting color or other material, which will give your chest of drawers an extra zest.
materials
Dressers are made from the most various materials from budget chipboard to elite solid wood. The best combination of price and quality can be a chest of drawers with facades made of durable and outwardly attractive MDF and internal drawers and partitions made of chipboard. However, keep in mind that shelves are usually stronger than drawers, which can be made from thin chipboard and are not suitable for storing heavy items.
Reminder: the thickness of the back wall of the chest of drawers must be at least 6 mm so as not to bend under the weight of the boxes loaded with things. The boxes themselves should be tightly adjacent to the back wall, and in closed there should be no gaps between their panels.
If you like modern style and hi-tech, you can choose a chest of drawers with glass and metal inserts and a coating of multilayer glossy lacquer, which will not only look stylish, but also visually expand the room.
Compare the pros and cons of dressers for different rooms
The choice of the optimal chest of drawers will depend not only on its dimensions and material, but also on the style of your interior and functional purpose premises. A classic carved chest of drawers with curved legs in a high-tech interior will be just as out of place as a model with a changing table in an elderly person's room. That is why it is worth deciding in advance both on the desired appearance and on the specific purposes for which you are purchasing a chest of drawers, because for each case, its own nuances come to the fore.
Reminder: getting things out of the chest of drawers for children and the elderly will be much more convenient than from conventional cabinet, since there is no need to reach for things, it is enough to fully pull out the drawer.
If the chest of drawers has to take place in the living room, its appearance comes to the fore. Glass doors, open shelves and any other interesting decor will be an indisputable advantage of such a chest of drawers. Of course, you will have to take care of accessories that will take a prominent place on the shelf above or behind transparent glass. Useful functional addition dresser in small apartment, will become a combined chest of drawers-table, allowing you to organize a workplace literally in any corner of the living room.
The main thing for a chest of drawers in the bedroom will be its spaciousness and reliability, as it will have to withstand a serious load in the form of bedspreads, bed linen and other textiles. An additional nice plus can be a built-in mirror that turns the chest of drawers into a comfortable dressing table.
For a chest of drawers in a nursery, the main quality should be the safety and environmental friendliness of materials and quality. Make sure that all fittings are reliable: handles, guides, closers, and that toxic paints and glue were not used in the manufacture of the chest of drawers, because this piece of furniture must withstand when a curious child wants to turn the drawers into stairs or hang on one of the them.
Reminder: a limiter that prevents the drawers from falling out of the chest of drawers - a mandatory safety measure in the children's room!
A practical solution for a nursery can be a chest of drawers with a changing table on top, which, as the baby grows, will become just a place to store things.
Chest of drawers for the kitchen should, above all, be in harmony with the main kitchen set, be practical in terms of cleaning and placing kitchen utensils in it.
Reminder: a chest of drawers made of solid wood will become a real decoration of a kitchen in a classic or country style and will serve your family for many years.
In the hallway, a chest of drawers can be very useful for storing the little things you need at hand: keys, bags, umbrellas, gloves, etc. Given the usually small areas of hallways, it is better to choose a narrow and compact model with many small compartments for everything you need, which will not take up much space, but will allow you to keep order literally from your doorstep.
Sep 20, 2016 Sergei
The choice of furniture is always a responsible matter. It should be not only stylish and modern, but also functional, easy to use.
In this article we will talk about a chest of drawers in the bedroom. The choice should be balanced and confident, you should not rush to the first chest of drawers you like, it may not suit you at all.
Under the style of your bedroom, in size, in functionality, there can be many factors.
Let's see what a chest of drawers is for and what role it should play in your bedroom.
Choice Basics
Furniture is the basis of every home, without it the room will be a real house. Therefore, this issue needs to be taken seriously.
You can preview the photo of the chest of drawers in the bedroom, in the catalog, to come and buy. But these are not all recommendations for buying a chest of drawers:
A large selection of chests of drawers made in different interpretations will turn your head. If you yourself are lost, you can always ask consultants for advice, explaining what chest of drawers you want to see in your bedroom.
Always compare. Look at several models of chests of drawers in the interior of the bedroom, and compare them. In terms of quality, cost, functionality and capacity.
Listen to the opinion from the outside. Maybe you didn’t notice something because of the dazzling beauty of the chest of drawers. Opinion from the side will always sensibly assess the situation.
Pay attention to size and cost. The size of the chest of drawers should come from the area of the room, and the price depends on the quality of the furniture. The more expensive the better material from which the dresser is made.
The role of the dresser
Before buying furniture for a chest of drawers in the bedroom, initially choose a place where it will be located. Take measurements with a regular tape measure. In order to avoid unpleasant incidents in the future.
Example: if you plan to use only for bedding, a chest of drawers can be standard. If as a table, then you should pay attention to the chest of drawers with a mirror in the bedroom.
You can use the chest of drawers as a stand for a TV or other equipment. Here then pay attention to the characteristics.
Types of chests of drawers
Today there are a lot of them. Absolutely different forms and styles. Rely on your preferences. Here are some types of chests of drawers:
The first is a narrow chest of drawers. Of course, you can’t use it as a stand for large equipment, but it perfectly accommodates all the bedding.
Can serve as a stand for decorative items. Great option for small room. By placing it along the wall, you will not take up much space in the room.
Another view of the corner chest of drawers in the bedroom. It will perfectly occupy a free corner, also saving space in the bedroom. It may vary in size. Rely on your preferences.
As for the large, long chests of drawers in the bedroom, here you should be the number one owner of a large bedroom. Such a chest of drawers will replace your closet, due to its spaciousness.
It has a lot of built-in shelves and a niche.
Not to buy extra furniture pay attention to the dresser table in the bedroom. Do not litter the bedroom with any necessary furniture, this option will save not only space, but also finances.
Dresser style
We buy furniture when the room is ready, in our case the bedroom. It has already been made in a certain style: classic, hi-tech, loft, vintage, etc.
Therefore, the chest of drawers should also match this style. Color, shape, all this must be taken into account.
You can create one concept, or focus on furniture. Here for example: in dark room place a white chest of drawers in the bedroom. Play with contrast.
Or on the other hand, a bright room can be supplemented dark spot in the form of a dresser.
In general, there are many concepts, show your imagination, or follow the example of designers who will provide you with a finished project.
Photo of dressers in the bedroom
