Chest height

A chest of drawers is a cabinet containing drawers and is quite low. Its standard dimensions are above 85 cm, but not more than 130-160 cm. Everything above is a regular cabinet, everything below is a cabinet. Tall chests of drawers are an opportunity to get creative by placing a vase or lamps, but this way of using them is more common in the West. We use this piece of furniture for storing things (those that are conveniently placed in drawers - dishes, linen, small items, shoes, etc.), swaddling a baby and storing his wardrobe, for a TV, and so on.

Standard sizes

The standard is usually a chest of drawers with a depth of half a meter, a height of no more than 130 and a length of 85-90 to 130 cm. This is due to the following reasons:

1. Such furniture is most stable when the top drawers are opened.
2. The standard number of drawers in a chest of drawers is from two to five or more, and they can be of different heights. The most common value is 4-5, this is the number that will provide convenient access to things. Instead of increasing the number “up,” designers often use division of space “lengthwise,” placing at least two or three drawers on the same level.
3. Opening the drawers should be convenient and easy, containing everything you need. The length used from the specified length is even less, since the thickness of the back wall is subtracted from it.
4. A value of 120 cm is optimal for installing a monitor, photographs or decorations on a tabletop. It is at this height that the view of the surface is comfortable for a person of average height.Showcases are also better placed at this level.
5. The length of this piece of furniture less than half a meter is inconvenient, and for values ​​​​more than 130 cm it will require the purchase of a modular design. In the latter case, difficulties may arise with accommodation in standard apartments.

In order to increase the usable space of the chest of drawers, you can use its shape by purchasing a corner, trapezoidal or radius (with curved fragments) version. Such furniture will fit well into a small room.

Other dresser sizes

When designing, furniture items with parameters that differ from the standard ones are often used.

For classically decorated bedrooms, tall chests of drawers are sometimes purchased - from 130 cm. By placing a lamp on them, you can get diffused soft light, creating additional comfort.

Spacious rooms may encourage the purchase of a custom-made solution with a width of about 2 meters or more.

Important! In any case, it is recommended to choose the maximum depth of the drawers no more than 60 cm, otherwise you may encounter problems when pulling them out.

As an option, if you wish, you can purchase a chest of drawers with rotating or lift drawers, as well as folding shelves - in this case, you can achieve maximum use of the internal space.

What dimensions should I put a chest of drawers in the bedroom?

The main guideline for choice is the dimensions of the room itself. When measuring, it is worth taking into account all the nuances, for example, the location and thickness of the plinth. Consider also:

1. How will you pull out the drawers? If space is limited, it may be worth considering a different design.
2. Tall and narrow items will visually enlarge a room with low ceilings, while low and elongated items will create a dominant feature of the overall space.
3. If you plan to use the chest of drawers as a dressing table with a mirror or as a TV stand, it is better to choose a height of 120 cm or more so that the eye can easily take in the objects on the tabletop. The same applies to purchasing a “showcase”.
4. If the bedroom is a child’s, then the height of the purchased furniture should be suitable for the owner based on his age and height: so that he can reach any drawer without difficulty.
5. If in the future you want to use your new purchase as a changing table, a secretary (i.e., a workplace) or an ironing board, you need to take into account the increase in its dimensions when unfolded.
6. A mobile chest of drawers is an excellent solution if you have not yet fully decided on the layout of your bedroom and will be rearranging the furniture.
7. When choosing, do not forget about the space occupied by the fittings. If you wish, you can choose a wall-mounted model (without legs) to save on space when placing it, or a model with adjustable height legs (especially useful if there is a difference in floor levels in the room). Chests of drawers whose drawers open by pressing the front are also popular.
8. Pay attention to the size of each drawer and the presence of partitions in it - the latter will make life much easier when sorting items in long drawers. Also popular are chests of drawers that have several small single-level drawers with an overall long length.
9. In addition to dimensions, take into account small tricks: white furniture fits everywhere.

Important! For children, it is worth purchasing a stable (and therefore not very tall and narrow) chest of drawers for safety reasons. Remember that when the top drawers, which contain heavy objects, are pulled out, the center of gravity shifts, and even the most stable furniture may cease to be so.

Having imagined how you will use the chest of drawers every day, you can come to the store and choose exactly the option that will serve you for a long time and reliably in the future!