Bedroom Dressers & Chests of Drawers

After a bed in your bedroom, a dresser is the next most important thing. It is good for storing your important possessions, from clothes to jewelry and toiletries. Your dresser should reinforce the overall vibe your bedroom gives. If you decide to place a dresser in your bedroom, there are a few things you should consider in choosing one.

Sizes of dressers and chests

First things first: How much space do you have in your room for a dresser? Take these measurements before you start checking out your options. You don’t want to find the dresser of your dreams and later find out it’s too big for your bedroom. When you’ve done this, now take a good look at the rest of the furniture and have an idea of what size of dresser will complement them the most.

Height is particularly important if you’re storing all your clothes in the dresser. The very tall dressers are about 50 inches tall while the shorter ones are approximately 35 inches in height. If you choose a shorter dresser, you can have a mirror attached to it at the top.

For shorter dressers, there is the option of having wider ones. If your room cannot allow a tall dresser, you can go for a short and wide one to accommodate all your items. A wide dresser can be up to two or three times wider than a vertical dresser. The depth and height of each drawer should also be considered when making your choice.

Storage options

The type, depth and height of each drawer are important because they give you an idea as to what kind of items can be stored and how much of such items they can contain.

2 over 3

This holds 2 drawers on top with three drawers below. The two top drawers are smaller than the three lower ones. The larger drawers can be used to keep bigger items like blankets, bed sheets and other clothes while the smaller compartments can be used for undergarments and toiletries.

4 over 3

For this storage style, you have four smaller drawers on the top with three larger drawers below. With this option, you can separate your smaller items better. If you have a roommate, this might be effective in separating your accessories.

3 + 3

This is a low chest of drawers that offers plenty of room in its large deep drawers, as well as plenty of surface area upon the top of the chest. This chest of drawers can be used in combination with a mirror to create a vanity unit.

This dresser has three very large and deep drawers and it is also short. So, you have the option of either attaching a mirror to the top or placing your skin and hair care products on top. Actually, the surface is on the top is large enough to take both the mirror and your make up kit.

Style of chests and dressers

For your dresser style, first, consider what your bedroom already looks like. You should look to complement the already existing vibe. You can also choose to create a contrast. This can be a risky venture but always looks amazing if you can pull it off.

Traditional: Traditional-style dressers look like antique stuff. If your room has a formal look you could go for this style. They usually have elaborate works of art embedded in form of carvings or painting.

Contemporary: Contemporary looking dressers usually look pretty simple, with no “over the top” designs. They are characterized by straight lines and colors that are not too bright. Although they are less flamboyant, they manage to retain an air of sleekness.

Chests and Dressers Types and layouts

Horizontal (Dresser)

This is the type that readily comes to most people’s minds when you mention “dresser”. They come in different forms, but the unifying factor for horizontal dressers is their shape. They have a lot of space on the top for you to keep your other stuff. You may not find the horizontal type very good for you if you do not have a lot of space in your bedroom. It takes a lot of space on the floor. A major advantage, however, is that there is little or no risk of tipping over. So, if you have kids, this type will be very good.

Vertical chest

If you have little space for a dresser in your bedroom, a vertical type will be a good choice for you. They occupy much less ground than other types.

Set with mirror

This type of dresser is quite big, with a lot of storage room inside. It also has a mirror attached on the top. With this type, you can basically get ready to go out without leaving the front of your dresser because all you need is inside.

Combo

Combo dressers are so called because they feature both drawers and doors. You can keep other items in the compartments with doors. It helps you keep your belongings in a more organized manner. Also, this type will be very useful to you if you don’t have any other options for keeping your other belongings like electronics and paintings among others.

Media chest/TV dresser

Such chest is functional and versatile pieces of furniture great for bedrooms and living rooms. The generously sized top surface is perfect to place your television on it. Functional storage is further enhanced by spacious drawers, great for movies and other media items. Open compartments above provide space for electronics and media devices.

Gentlemen’s chest

This can be considered the vertical modification of the combo dresser. With this type of dresser, you can fold your clothes in the drawers and hang your suits and shirts in the tall door-secured compartments. It is really a gentleman’s chest, isn’t it?

Chest and drawers Materials

The first thing to consider when purchasing your chest of drawers is the material used in its construction. The material used in both the manufacture and finishing of the dresser is also very important in selecting your choice dresser. As advised for most other furniture, hardwood is the most durable. MDF can also be a good choice. For the finishing, you may not necessarily stick with wood, even though it is the most popular. Mirrored glass can be quite stylish too.

Summary

Go ahead and complete the statement you’re trying to make with your bedroom. Get yourself a beautiful dresser.