What to put on the chest of drawers

Not so long ago, a chest of drawers was an outdated element of the interior. Today, this piece of furniture is coming back into fashion, and its design can be anything: from modern style to Provence. Various materials are used for its manufacture. This piece of furniture is appropriate for absolutely any room in the house and can become its main decoration. Correctly selected and placed details for its decoration will help to emphasize the style direction.

The role of a chest of drawers in a modern interior

Over time, the chest of drawers acquired versatility; the introduction of new design ideas played an important role in this:

• changes were made to the appearance of classic models, their functionality was expanded;
• new decorative elements were invented;
• It has become fashionable to use it not only for the bedroom, but also for other rooms.

If the style is respected, a chest of drawers can decorate any interior. Let's combine this piece of furniture with completely different design trends - from Biedermeier and constructivism to contemporary and lounge style. Despite its spaciousness, it takes up very little space, so it is suitable even for small apartments.

REFERENCE! It doesn’t matter whether the chest of drawers will be the so-called brainchild of a modern designer or whether the owner of the apartment will inherit it from his grandmother.The main thing is that it does not look like an alien object in the room, but fits harmoniously into its interior.

What should a chest of drawers be like?

Undoubtedly, this piece of furniture for a bedroom or other room should be made of safe materials. The most popular are chipboard - the material is used for the body and MDF - used for finishing the facade. More expensive copies use wood. There are options made of glass, plastic and metal, as well as combined ones. In addition, when choosing any piece of furniture you need:

• so that it is in harmony with the direction of the interior;
• corresponded to the purpose of the room.

The functionality of the furniture is also important. If we take this principle as a basis, then a chest of drawers can be:

• classic - only with drawers;
• with niches - when there are shelves, both closed and open;
• combined - instances where, along with drawers, so-called hinged facades are adjacent;
• with add-ons.

REFERENCE! The chest of drawers is no less functional than its larger brother - the closet. At the same time, it does not clutter up the space so much. The presence of drawers allows you to fully use the internal space, and the tabletop makes it possible to place a wide variety of accessories.

What to put on the chest of drawers - decor options

Whatever the style of the interior, if it contains only pieces of furniture, it looks unfinished and soulless. Additional decor is used for beauty and creates a special aura. You can use a wide variety of accessories to decorate the top of your chest of drawers. Here are some decorating tips:

• when decorating a chest of drawers, a mixture of shapes and textures looks good;
• You can place colored boxes, boxes or stacks of books on the tabletop;
• Flowers in vases or pots look great on any similar piece of furniture;
• A candlestick is considered an exquisite element of tabletop decor;
• not only on, but also above the chest of drawers, you can place paintings or frames with photographs - you should not leave the wall empty.

REFERENCE! A practical and good idea in terms of aesthetics would be to hang a mirror above the chest of drawers. Moreover, this accessory should not be too big or too small.

Whatever is chosen for the decoration of this piece of furniture - a vase, a candlestick or something else, their size should reach at least half of the mirror. Higher is better. The principle of a dynamic interior is that high and low decorative elements should vary greatly in height. Do not overload the tabletop with accessories. Another piece of advice is that decorative elements created by yourself will add exclusivity to the interior.