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.
Forms
Dressers come in different shapes:
- narrow,
- tall,
- round,
- triangular,
- low,
- wide,
- corner.
Narrow chests of drawers are convenient to place in a small elongated bedroom, anywhere. These chests of drawers are small in capacity. But if you choose a tall model, this disadvantage will be compensated for.
You can put a lot of decorative items (vases, boxes, figurines) on a narrow chest of drawers. And if you have a choice between a bedside table and a chest of drawers for a small bedroom, then the latter option will be more convincing.
The corner sleeping chest has several options:
- L-shaped,
- trapezoidal,
- five-walled.
Corner models save space in the room, because they only occupy a corner.
It’s easy to find non-standard dimensions on the furniture market if the bedroom area allows you to accommodate such a “giant”. Or you can make an individual order.
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.
Dimensions and shapes
Armed with a tape measure, you need to determine the following parameters of the chest of drawers:
- length,
- width,
- depth.
Typically, a chest of drawers is approximately 100 cm wide; height – 120-130 cm; depth – 40-60 cm. The chest of drawers has 4-6 drawers arranged in one row. But there are low and long models. Their height is 80-60 cm; length – 2 m. They have boxes in several rows.
The depth of the drawers is chosen as desired, keeping in mind what items and items will be stored. The thickness of the back wall must be at least 6 mm. The gap in the chest of drawers needs to be wider than the baseboard.
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
The chest of drawers is selected so that it is in harmony with all the furniture in the bedroom. It is unacceptable for the chest of drawers to stand out in the room as a separate white or dark spot.
Designers believe that a white chest of drawers is suitable for many people. After all, this is a universal color and it looks good. Light shades of facades increase the space in the room, and with gloss they make the room even larger.
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Dressers made of natural wood or wood look always look stylish and rich. Or you can experiment and paint each dresser drawer a certain color, duplicating the shades that are in the bedroom. Another option is to highlight the legs or tabletop with the desired color.
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.
Classic style
Large, even massive chests of drawers with curly legs are suitable for this style. You can place various decorative items, large vases with flowers, on it.
A classic chest of drawers is made of natural wood (oak, maple, cherry) or veneer that imitates wood. The fittings on such furniture are varied; they stand out with molded handles.
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.
Recommendations for the location of the chest of drawers
The room should have enough space for free access to the chest of drawers. It is necessary to prevent open drawers from coming into contact with other furniture.
Good lighting above the chest of drawers is essential. If this is a chest of drawers with a mirror, then you need to hang sconces on the sides. You can simply and conveniently use table lamps that look good on the tabletop. Or you can install a floor lamp next to the chest of drawers.
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.
Modern types of chests of drawers: photos of spectacular models
The chest of drawers, before appearing before users in its modern form, went through an evolutionary path of several centuries. According to some versions, its ancestor is a chest. Some sources indicate the origin of the chest of drawers from a low English cabinet. There is reason to believe that its roots are French, since the name is very similar to the word “commodite”. Translated from French it means “comfort”.
Today you can buy chests of drawers from various materials, in a variety of colors.
A chest of drawers is a cabinet with drawers located one above the other. Chests of drawers are distinguished by materials of manufacture. This can be either natural wood or wood boards. Plastic, natural and synthetic wicker are also used as materials.
There are a large number of photos posted on the Internet, which show models of various sizes, colors, and designs. Depending on the listed characteristics, there are chests of drawers for the bedroom, living room, kitchen, hallway, children's room, and bathroom. Multifunctional options are also offered - chests of drawers, changing tables, ironing boards, etc.
The chest of drawers can be placed in any room of the apartment or house
A chest of drawers in a modern style is a compact and roomy type of furniture. Thanks to the creative ideas of designers, it sometimes acquires such an original shape and decorative design that it becomes the main accent of the interior.
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.
Ecostim, ethnic, colonial
Such chests of drawers are distinguished by simplicity and naturalness. You can fantasize with them. One condition is that if the surface of the chest of drawers is too decorative, then the shapes need to be rectilinear and simple. Made from natural materials, but not expensive. For example, from vine, bamboo, wood of various species.
For the colonial style, hand-painted chests of drawers, for example, in oriental style, look good and rich.
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.
Choosing a sleeping chest
If you decide to buy a chest of drawers for your bedroom, you will need to spend time and effort when choosing. There are a lot of chests of drawers on the market, you need to approach the choice slowly and thoughtfully.
- Photos of modern chests of drawers in catalogs and magazines will help you find the right furniture.
- Don't settle on just one option you like. It’s better to take a closer look at several models, and starting from the selected ones, you can start your search.
- First of all, you need to decide on the size of the bedroom and the place where the chest of drawers will be located.
- Be sure to determine the size of the bedroom corner for new furniture and determine the future dimensions of the chest of drawers.
- It should be taken into account that it has drawers, and there is enough space in the room to open them easily.
Photo of chests of drawers in the bedroom
Main settings
When choosing a product, be sure to take into account the dimensions of the room. Bulky furniture in a limited space looks inorganic, and a too small chest of drawers in a large room can create dissonance in the visual perception of the overall environment. The determining parameters are the dimensions of the chest of drawers in length, depth, height. To install furniture correctly, you need to take into account the shape of the product and consider how many things will be stored in it. All dimensions for furniture detailing are given in millimeters.
Height
The chest of drawers allows you to partially free up the room. One wardrobe is not enough, and besides, it is not practical to hang all things on hangers. The drawers are convenient for storing hosiery, underwear, bedding or baby clothes. There are several most common height options:
- low - height does not exceed 1000 mm. It is believed that furniture whose height is less than 850 is no longer a chest of drawers, but a large nightstand. They benefit in terms of spaciousness due to the depth of the drawers and the length of the structures;
- medium - standard height dimensions of a chest of drawers - 1000-1300 mm. They look organic against the background of the rest of the furniture. Usually three to five boxes fit - depending on the size of the elements;
- tall - suitable for spacious rooms. The height of the products varies from 1300 to 1600 mm. An interesting solution is a tall and narrow chest of drawers, reminiscent of a pencil case with drawers.
High
Low Medium
The choice of product height must meet the optimal requirements for comfortable use. In addition, you need to take into account the presence of a plinth and the size of the legs so that the furniture can be moved close to the wall. It is necessary to pay attention to the sockets and switches located on the wall - the chest of drawers should not cover them. If the model is made without legs and stands on the side walls, a cutout should be made under the plinth or the surface of the tabletop should be increased by 30-50 mm.
Length
In relation to a chest of drawers, length is a parameter showing the distance between the outer surfaces of the side walls. This is exactly how much space will be occupied by a model installed against a wall or furniture of an island or hanging type of installation. The longer the chest of drawers, the more things you can fit. It is irrational to purchase furniture smaller than 500 mm - such a product cannot be called practical and functional. Chest length parameters:
- minimum – 600 mm. Short models are convenient to use in hallways for storing shoes, bags, and accessories. Not very wide chests of drawers with a changing surface are relevant for a children's room - 600-800 mm. Small chests of drawers fit one vertical row of drawers;
- furniture measuring 800-1000 mm is standard. Medium-length models are most in demand for arranging any room - living room, hallway, bedroom, nursery, bathroom, if free space allows. Filling elements can have full-length fronts in one row or be arranged in two sections;
- from 1000 mm - are considered long models, and there can be two or three rows of boxes. Full-wall products for the living room and bedroom look beautiful if the chest of drawers is not adjacent to other roomy furniture - a wardrobe, a wardrobe. The number of sections can be any.
The appearance of the chest of drawers should be balanced. If a product with a length of 2000 mm has a height of one and a half meters, such a model will not fit into any design. A chest of drawers occupies a central place only in the living room if it is the only furniture for storing things.
Narrow Standard
Long
Depth
All models of chests of drawers can be classified into narrow (shallow) and wide. Depth determines how much stuff can be placed. Narrow options are chosen for rooms with limited usable area. In this case, it is rational to place the furniture close to the wall, and the length and height of the product should compensate for the shallow depth, possible options:
- narrow products with a depth of 300 mm. If the model is narrower, it will be impossible to store things. Of 300 mm, 20-30 mm of usable space will go to the rear wall and the thickness of the facade;
- depth standard – 400-500. The optimal size for arranging any room. The drawers are convenient to use and can be used to remove contents from distant areas;
- 500-600 deep - if the model is more than 600 mm, the comfortable use of the drawers will be impaired. Items stacked near the back wall are inconvenient to take out.
A deep chest of drawers takes up a lot of space, so you can choose a wide model of short length or choose a corner design. Tabletops of wide, low models can additionally be used as a work surface, table or stand for souvenirs, accessories, and lighting fixtures.
Standard Narrow
Wide
Product forms
In addition to a variety of contents, functional pieces of furniture can have classic and original contours, as well as unusual decoration. All models can be divided into several types according to their shape:
- rectangular - standard design with several wide lower drawers and two upper ones, separated by a partition;
- corner - occupy a minimum of space, can have an L-shaped, L-shaped, trapezoidal contours, consist of five walls;
- radius - instead of the usual strict angles, models have convex or concave surfaces, curved shapes;
- combined - chests of drawers with moving modules, relevant in the design of modern interior styles.
Combined
Rectangular
Radius Corner
There are designer models that are given an unusual shape and products are made in non-standard dimensions. The type of installation of the product depends on the shape of the chest of drawers. Furniture can be installed along the walls, placed in a corner, hung on the walls, placed in the center of the room - island options with drawers that slide out in both directions. The dimensions and dimensions of the chest of drawers should be such that the product is comfortable to use in everyday life and to store many things in the drawers.
