Features of dressers for the bedroom

How to complement the design of a bedroom with a beautiful bed? Roomy, but not hiding space chest of drawers. This furniture is incredibly comfortable. It is suitable for storing personal belongings, bedding and more. In some cases, a chest of drawers can replace a standard wardrobe.

dresser in the bedroom — “Commode” is a word borrowed from the French language, literally translated “convenient”.

The most important thing is to choose a design that will harmoniously fit into the interior of the bedroom. We will tell you what the standard height of the chest of drawers is, what characteristics distinguish it from the sideboard and how to choose furniture for the bedroom.

dresser in the bedroom photo — This is an extraordinary piece of furniture, loved by our ancestors several centuries ago.

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Characteristics and varieties of dressers
How to choose the right dresser in the bedroom
- Design, color and materials
- Shape and dimensions
How to properly equip a chest of drawers
Where to put the chest of drawers
Video: options for modern dressers in the interior
50 photos of the design of dressers in the interior of the bedroom

Characteristics and varieties of dressers

The main characteristics of any furniture are length, height and depth.

In height, they are:

low - up to 1 m;
medium - from 1 to 1.3 m - this is the standard for the height of the chest;
high - from 1.3 to 1.6 m.

dresser in the bedroom ideas — The high practicality of this furniture is due to the presence of spacious drawers, a wide outer surface and, of course, compactness.

The latter are great for spacious rooms and resemble a pencil case in their appearance.

In length, chests of drawers are short (0.6 m), medium (0.8-1 m) and long (more than 1 m). The standard depth of furniture is considered to be 0.4-0.5 m. There are models with a parameter of 0.6 m, and a deeper chest of drawers can be made to order, but in this case, the comfortable use of the drawers will be violated.

dresser in the bedroom photo ideas — A classic chest of drawers is a piece of furniture that consists of vertically arranged drawers.

Corner chest of drawers

A convenient option for a small room. It can be placed in the far corner, then the furniture will not take up useful space, but due to the unusual design it will not go unnoticed.

Narrow chest of drawers

Suitable for oblong rectangular rooms. It will organically fit into the perimeter, while fulfilling its functional significance. Also, narrow dressers look good in small square bedrooms, for which bulky furniture is not suitable.

narrow dresser in the bedroom — The advantage of a chest of drawers over a wardrobe is the presence of drawers and things lying in the far corner become easily accessible.

Long chest of drawers

Such furniture will become an alternative to a wardrobe and hanging shelves. A large number of things can be removed into it. Such chests of drawers are placed perpendicular to the bed or to an adjacent wall. It will not work harmoniously to fit it in one line with the sleeping place, and this is useless.

Other types

In addition to standard shapes, furniture can have unusual outlines. For example, a round chest of drawers in the Art Nouveau style. There are also unusual modular options with mobile elements, hanging chests of drawers and island models, the drawers of which slide out on both sides. Such furniture is suitable for modern interior styles.

dresser in the bedroom modern — An important point to pay attention to when choosing is the volume and number of boxes.

How to choose the right dresser in the bedroom

In a good chest of drawers, the sliding mechanisms work properly: the drawers do not get stuck, they follow the guide smoothly and smoothly, and when closed, they are in close contact with each other. They should not fall out, even from sudden hand movements.

light chest of drawers in the bedroom — In the bedroom, it easily turns into a dressing table, just hang a mirror over it.

The most budget models are more often equipped with roller guides. With them, pulling out the drawer will not work completely. The mechanism can make a lot of noise when opening. Not the most suitable option for a bedroom.

white dresser in the bedroom — Wide models often have drawers that are divided into two halves.

Better to pay attention to furniture with ball or hidden mechanisms. These models are more expensive, but they can withstand any load and do not emit annoying noise.

modern chest of drawers in the bedroom — A chest of drawers is needed, first of all, for the convenience of placing things.

Design, color and materials

You can do this: buy all the furniture from one set. Then you don't have to choose stylistic combinations and combine it with each other. But if the interior has already been decorated, and only the chest of drawers is missing, you need to select it in accordance with the prevailing style.

wooden chest of drawers in the bedroom — The upper tier is usually small and great for storing cosmetics and knickknacks, while the lower tier is much larger and deeper, allowing you to store blankets and pillows there.

The most durable chests of drawers are made from wood, plywood and MDF. Chipboard is an undesirable manufacturing material. It is not as durable and toxic. It is not safe to put such furniture in the bedroom.

glossy dresser in the bedroom — If the bedroom is spacious, the chest of drawers can come complete with a mirror, armchair or pouf - this forms a single style.

Dimensions of a chest of drawers for a small bedroom:

small-sized for storing linen, personal accessories (height up to 1 m);
medium-high long chest of drawers, which will replace the wardrobe (height up to 1.3 m).

In a large bedroom, you can put a tall and narrow model, which looks like a pencil case.

high chest of drawers in the bedroom — The silent system of opening drawers and neatly closing the doors has a beneficial effect on rest and sleep.

The design and color scheme depends on the style:

classic - most often made from natural wood. Decorated with a minimum of decorative elements, forged fittings, shades: beige, olive, dark wood colors;
empire, rococo, baroque - graceful curved shapes, ornate decor, carving, beautiful gilded fittings, made of wood, covered with light matte paint;
Provence, shabby chic - simple design with carved, "airy" decor, made of wood, pressed materials, light colors, possibly artificial aging;
hi-tech, minimalism - a laconic form, made of MDF or plywood, it is permissible to use plastic, glass and metal elements, it can be supplemented with built-in lighting, the color range is extensive, from boiling white to bright and dark tones;
loft - natural wood is preferable, varnished or monochromatic in black or light shades, a minimum of decor.

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Shape and dimensions

The most popular are chests of drawers of standard sizes with a height of 1 to 1.3 m, a length of 0.8 to 1 m and a depth of 0.4-0.5 m. Such furniture is suitable for most bedrooms, with the exception of small rooms in one-and-a-half apartments. In this case, it is better to choose furniture with smaller dimensions so as not to disturb the harmony of the space.

dresser in the bedroom from mdf — Filling the chest of drawers, you need to move from the lower drawer to the upper one, thus, the load is evenly distributed.

How to properly equip a chest of drawers

If the furniture is made to order, the interior arrangement can be made at your discretion. According to the standard, from 4 to 6 drawers are mounted in furniture. It is important that the sections have different capacities for larger and smaller items.

chest of drawers in the bedroom made of wood — The imagination of modern designers knows no boundaries and now you can find many original models in furniture showrooms.

Drawer sizes:

height - minimum 100 mm, average 170 mm, maximum 370 mm;
depth 300 mm, for guides - from 450 mm to 600 mm.

dresser white in the bedroom — Among the variety of options, even the owner of the most discerning taste can choose the right model.

You can put a mirror, personal belongings, watches, jewelry, such as flowers or souvenirs on the “table top”. In a laconic interior, it is preferable to leave the top bar empty.

Where to put the chest of drawers

The best location is next to a wardrobe or against a wall that runs parallel to the bed. If this is an island chest of drawers with drawers that slide out in different directions, it is placed closer to the center of the room. For example, in a spacious bedroom, furniture can be placed at a distance of 60-80 cm from the end of the bed.

dark dresser in the bedroom — Before purchasing a product you like, you need to make the necessary measurements in order for the parameters of a particular model to correspond to the allotted space.

An interesting option is to place a chest of drawers under the window. It is necessary to take into account the position of the radiator: if it is impossible to transfer it, then the furniture is placed 15-20 cm further from it. If the battery can be moved to another place, then it is better to choose a chest of drawers 10-15 cm high below the windowsill or a narrow model that will be level with it.