What is a chest of drawers

A chest of drawers is a very common and functional piece of furniture. It is thanks to its characteristics that it has earned popularity. Manufacturers offer the most non-standard designs. There are modern photo chests of drawers on the market, which we invite you to view.

What is a chest of drawers?

The chest was replaced centuries later by a chest of drawers. A chest of drawers is a small piece of furniture that has drawers that are located one above the other. Main difference from other furniture - this easy accessibility of getting things out of drawers from any angle. Cabinets cannot afford this; they are more massive and quite high for quickly getting the things you need.

Functionality and design

• Allows you to place the chest of drawers in any part of the room interior.
• The presence of wheels or legs, which adds lightness and grace.
• Spacious drawers are used by every family member.
• The occupied space is used functionally and completely. There are no empty seats.
• The presence of a table top is most welcome; it allows you to place the necessary additional items to decorate the decor.
• Wide aspect for choosing design taste.
• Depending on the tone of the interior, it is possible to select a color scheme.
• Naturalness of the material.
• Affordable price allows anyone to purchase a chest of drawers.

Thanks to this masterpiece, it is possible to create original and stylish interior compositions, which provides a wide choice for the imagination of designers and art masters.

It is used instead of a bedside table, replaces linen closets, sideboards, if the chest of drawers has a built-in mirror, it can replace an entire dressing table. In the children's room it is used to collect toys.

Wardrobe chest of drawers - design features

This type of furniture manufacturing is considered an innovation, a novelty in the interior design of furniture. Modern models are in great demand. Let's look at the features of the chest of drawers:

1. Quite large in size and this differs from its predecessors.
2. Harmonious drawers are located next to sliding, swinging, folding doors.
3. Increases the capacity for various things significantly.
4. The height is used as a tabletop or shelf.
5. Divided into 3 zones: body part, table top, stable base.
6. Low forms reach up to seventy centimeters, and larger forms from a meter to 1.2 meters.

ATTENTION. For small-sized homes, this is an ideal option that will replace huge solid walls in any room. Especially in the living room and hallway, as well as for the bedroom.

It is worth paying attention to the type of fittings:

• The ring looks beautiful and serves as an additional decoration.
• The brackets are horizontal and vertical, the handles are attached to the doors at a certain distance, which makes them convenient and comfortable.
• The shaped protruding handle is easy to use, but often tends to unscrew at the wrong time. This phenomenon occurs from frequent use.
• Recessed with recessed fittings.
• Welted, I have a special feature: they are suitable for children.
• The side grip is a fairly wide handle, but differs only in its strength.

How to choose

To make the right choice, it is recommended to pay attention to the following aspects:

1. First, decide on the material of manufacture. It can be chipboard or MDF.
2. Better MDF has no toxic substances. The glue used is harmless in itself and does not cause allergies.
3. By price: An expensive model is one that is carved and made from natural material. The doors and drawers have handles made of natural stone and porcelain. This type is hand-carved, which means the product is of considerable strength and will last quite a long time.
4. Rattan wicker furniture. A common type of palm tree, which is used for weaving chests of drawers and various furniture. This type is always a high-quality and exclusive option.
5. Decide on a design that suits the style of your interior.
6. Choose the appropriate size.
7. Check the functionality of the boxes. They should slide out and slide in easily without difficulty.
8. The façade should not have any cracks.
9. Doors and drawers should be in tight contact with the frame.
10. Check for defects. Carefully consider all the details and elements.

ATTENTION. You should not buy chests of drawers whose back wall is too thin. It will begin to bulge over time.

Dressers in different rooms

This furniture can be installed in various rooms and be a functional piece of furniture. Let's consider various options.

Chest of drawers in the bedroom

Allows you to not clutter up your permanent resting place and place bed linen and bedding. A huge selection will allow you to decorate any bedroom, thanks to the commensurate sizes.

When deciding on the selection of this furniture, initially at least visually look at the size of the bedroom.

REFERENCE. If the room is small, then the chest of drawers should not seem large. For large bedrooms, you should not purchase giant sizes. This will ruin the interior and overall appearance. Usually the place of the chest of drawers is opposite the sleeping bed.

Light colors will give a truly royal look to the bedroom. Dark walnut tones are not suitable for every interior, but if you add brightness to the product, they will fit perfectly into the interior. A dark tone in the bedroom is not desirable. A depressing color, constantly reminiscent of gloomy days. We do not recommend it, because the bedroom is not only a place to sleep, but also a place where you can retire and think about important things.

ATTENTION: When installing this furniture, take care to choose a color that will harmoniously fit into the designer interior of the rest room.

Chest of drawers in the living room

One of the first places is occupied by a chest of drawers in the living room. It should fit harmoniously into the interior of this room, which is often visited by guests and household members. And this has its advantages:

• the top is used as a table or regular shelf;
• You can install a TV or any equipment or appliances on top;
• due to the high percentage of internal capacity, some model types can easily replace large cabinets with mezzanines;
• reasonable purchase price;
• has an incredible selection of shapes and styles.

ATTENTION. Do not install chests of drawers made of plastic. The material itself is fragile and mechanical damage often occurs.

If you want to spice up your living room, decorate it with a stylish chest of drawers.

Chest of drawers in the hallway

Having crossed the threshold of the home, guests, acquaintances and relatives immediately pay attention to the general appearance of the hallway. And from the first minutes of your visit, a visual idea of ​​your house or apartment is determined.

IMPORTANT: The first impression remains unchanged in the memory of guests for a long time. Therefore, you need to create a harmony of comfort, the right mood and your own stylish design.

Heaps of things constantly accumulate in the hallway that have nowhere to be placed. Let's find a solution and take advantage of installing a stylish chest of drawers. An important role is played by furniture arrangement, which must be successful and as comfortable as possible. Many owners have an acute problem with installing a chest of drawers and choosing a color.

ATTENTION. The hallway should be equipped as conveniently as possible in order to quickly get ready and go outside the home.

Definitely, a chest of drawers cannot be extra furniture in the hallway. For oversized hallways, spacious miniature chests of drawers are suitable that easily fit into the interior. You can put bags, seasonal shoes, hats for the whole family and any other things that should always be at hand in them. Such furniture does not take up much space. Decide on the choice of style and calculate the need for using the chest of drawers.

IMPORTANT. Chests of drawers are not suitable for small items.

The modern stylish design of the chest of drawers has miniature and compact shapes and sizes that save free space in the hallway. This will ensure free passage in the hallway.

Advantages of chests of drawers

Among the main advantages it is worth highlighting the following:

1. Capacity.Many modern types, when installed, do not take up much space in the premises and at the same time accommodate a sufficient number of things that are not used for a long time or, on the contrary, are often needed and should always be at hand.
2. Drawers. This is the main advantage over any other furniture. Old types simply slide out along the internal thread, which often jams and slips off. And modern types have articulated rollers that allow you to quickly open and close drawers.

ATTENTION. Don't overload drawers with things. The weight of things should not exceed the norm. Overweight leads to breakdown. This applies to modern species.

3. High percentage of strength. Unlike a closet, chests of drawers are so durable that they do not break due to frequent use. Breakage can only occur if there is a huge ingress of water, and this is not a fact, or you can suffer from improper handling.
4. Environmental friendliness. Chests of drawers are made from high-quality wood of various types, which allows the material to breathe. This means that things will not lose their appearance and will remain the same without change during long-term storage. Even with temperature changes, things will not have moldy spots and will not become saturated with dampness.
5. It has an abundance of species that have their own purpose.
6. Stylishness and selection. For any time and sophisticated interior, you can choose a chest of drawers that suits the style, which will perfectly complement any room and add zest to the design.
7. Variety of shapes and sizes. Design imagination exceeds any expectations.

By purchasing a chest of drawers, you can radically change and add zest to your home.

IMPORTANT.If you cannot choose the appropriate type of product on your own, then seek help from a specialist who will be happy to help you make the right choice.