What to put on the chest of drawers?

The chest is now experiencing a second youth. To this ancient subject of the situation, there are great interest both owners of modern apartments and furniture manufacturers who offer a variety of materials and design solutions. Mistresses sometimes think what to put on the chest of drawers, that was both functional and beautiful. But let's first try to figure out what kind of furniture and how to best place it. This is the subject of the article.

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Where did it come from?

At the word "chest of drawers" many will probably have an association with something big and heavy, made of a noble tree, decorated with intricate carvings. Of the valuable breeds of such furniture, of course, do now, and even carving or incrustation are found. But this object can be very easy, elegant.

Important! The chest of drawers has appeared in France. His immediate ancestor was the most common chest, which kept clothes, utensils, family values. First, the chest increased in size, then he had drawers, other elements, like shelves, mirrors, etc.

At the end of the last century, such furniture was out of fashion. The reason was simple - the assortment did not differ in variety, the chests were heavy, cumbersome. At the beginning of the third millennium, popularity returned - it turned out that the chest of drawers is much more convenient than an ordinary closet, but it can be made from a variety of materials. Yes, and put on the dresser as a decor can be a lot of things.

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Advantages of

More and more inhabitants of city apartments tend to abandon cabinets and choose something else - but at least the same chest of drawers. Why?

1. It's lighter, sleeker than the closet.
2. It does not seem cumbersome.
3. The room does not look cluttered, but it seems light, spacious.
4. The assortment is such that it is possible to choose a model for any style and for any room.
5. All the items can be sorted and divided into boxes, with a lot of things put.
6. You can choose a model with a mirror - the number of functions will increase.

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What should it be?

An ancient chest of drawers, which occupied half of your grandmother's apartment, is unlikely to be appropriate in a modern home - unless, of course, the situation in it is not sustained in the style of Retro or Loft.

So what conditions must the modern "chest with superstructure" meet? There are many of them:

• compliance with the purpose of the premises;
• harmony with other interior items;
• hygiene;
• environmental friendliness.

Purpose of the room

You can choose the model for almost any room. Such furniture is put now:

• in the living room;
• in the bedroom;
• in the nursery;
• in the office;
• in the kitchen;
• in the hallway;
• in the bathroom.

Materials

A variety of materials are amazing:

• You can buy or order a model from a quality wood with the most exquisite ornaments in the living room or study.
• In the nursery it will be better to look light - wooden or plastic.
• A kitchen is more suitable furniture, which is easy to wash, that is, metal or plastic coated. At the same time, the design of chests of drawers can be very diverse. A little bit about the styles of

  Style is the basis of design. On sale you can find dressers in the classic, colonial, Provencal, minimalist styles. The most important thing is that all objects in the room fit together, as well as draperies or decorations.

  Important! Whatever the design of the dresser you choose, the furniture should be, first and foremost, safe.

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  What is it made of?

  The variety of materials is simply amazing. For the manufacture of such furniture now apply:

  • wood;
  • plywood;
  • chipboard or MDF;
  • plastic;
  • metal;
  • rattan;
  • the glass.

  The material largely determines the price and design of chests of drawers:

  • Traditionally the cheapest plastic models.
  • Inexpensive will cost a chest of drawers.
  • Among the metal items you can find very different, but in general - this is also a budget option.
  • As for the tree, different breeds are used. The most popular among serial manufacturers:
    • cherry;
    • walnut;
    • maple.

  Important! Such furniture is rarely made of coniferous trees - it emits resin, preserves a sharp odor for a long time.

  A little more about the tree:

  • The most effective models of mass demand are cherries, they look very solid. Such an object is ideal for a living room, where it will be clearly visible.
  • Walnut is a wonderful material for light, elegant furniture. Objects of furniture from such wood can be put both in a drawing room, and in a bedroom or a vestibule.
  • Furniture made of maple is beautiful, but it is made mainly to order - this process is very laborious.

  Important! In the catalogs you can find chests of other breeds, but, for example, oak or beech will seriously damage your budget. True, it will serve not only you but also your great-grandchildren.

  Plywood, Particleboard, MDF

  Cheap materials, respectively - products made of them, will be affordable even for a family with a small income. Plywood furniture is not very beautiful, but practical.

  Important! Products from MDF or chipboard mimic any rocks. So if you liked the design of the chest of cherry, and the money for it is not enough - it does not matter. You can buy a much cheaper thing, and it will look exactly like a noble tree, but only you will know the truth. And models from MDF are also strong, they will serve for several decades.

  Rattan

  This material is in many ways akin to wood - in fact, this is dried wood of rattan, although it resembles reed in structure. Such a palm grows mainly in Southeast Asia, and in those parts such furniture has been made for many centuries.

  Important! The chest of rattan is very light. It is ideal for rooms intended for recreation, for example, for children. You can put it in the big loggia, and on the veranda of the country house. An excellent solution will be a similar model, if you are considering what kind of dresser to choose a bedroom.

  Metal

  If the room is decorated in the style of high-tech, the metal model will fit there just perfectly. Lightweight, elegant, very durable.

  And if you add forged details in the design of the dresser - you will get Minimalism with a classic tint, which in itself can be extremely interesting and beautiful.

  Plastic

  Plastic furniture will look great in the bathroom or the nursery. Such a chest of drawers can be chosen for the kitchen. Products made of plastic are not just not afraid of moisture, but are beautifully washed, including with a variety of detergents. In addition, plastic can be of different colors and textures, so there is always the opportunity to pick up something inexpensive and very suitable.

  Glass

  Tempered glass - fine, but not very common material. Chests made of it usually made to order. But you can choose a model with glass inserts - to look like this design of the dresser will be extremely effective.

  Mixed variants

  On sale, of course, you can find chests made entirely of wood, metal or plastic. But it is much more interesting to look at models where a combination of two or even three materials is used:

  • wood and glass;
  • wood and metal;
  • metal and plastic;
  • plywood and plastic;
  • rattan and metal.
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  Let's talk about the dimensions:

  • The classic chest of drawers has a width of 100 cm or slightly smaller.
  • Its height is 120-130 cm.
  • Its depth is about half a meter, and the height of the superstructure is 15-30 cm.

  Important! The classical model often has one row of boxes - that is, four to six.

  But now there are different models - from low, but very wide, to very tiny ones. For example:

  • Quite easily you can find in the catalog chest of 2 m long, and height - only 60 cm.
  • The number of boxes varies from four to sixteen, or even twenty.
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  How to choose a dresser in the bedroom? The chest of drawers is simply indispensable in the bedroom. It will accommodate and bedding, and clothes for sleep, and cosmetics - all and not to list. You can put it:

  • at the head of the bed;
  • in the foot;
  • to the wall next to the bed.

  Important! It should be borne in mind that he should stand so that you can easily reach each drawer. In addition, the bedroom should be a single space, the center of which is a bed, sustained in a certain style.

  For the bedroom suitable:

  • classic style;
  • High-tech;
  • Constructivism;
  • Ethno;
  • Vintage;
  • Loft.

  Classic style

  If you are by nature somewhat conservative, the classic style will do the most. Especially for a bedroom where a person should feel protected. A large wooden chest of drawers with carved legs looks good.

  Important! Better if the design of the dresser is the same as that of the headboard.

  Modern styles of

  If you prefer Constructivism, Urbanism or High-tech, choose a chest design where the texture of the tree is not too noticeable. Preferring a wooden chest of drawers, choose walnut.

  Important! But products from other materials are also suitable. For example, a metal chest of drawers with a mirror, glass inserts and lighting will look just breathtaking.

  Ethno

  Rough wooden furniture, colorful mats, stitched bedspreads - why not? To this interior is most suitable heavy wooden chest of drawers without excessive frills. The ideal material - a nut without any carving, inserts and other things. Simple, clean, functional.

  Provance and Vintage

  Lightweight and elegant furniture, every object makes you think about rest:

  • A tall and narrow chest of drawers with thin legs is just an ideal option.
  • Very appropriate in the design of the dresser all sorts of jewelry - painting, carving, inlay, even gilding.
  • No trifles: the handles and mirror design should also be elegant.

  Loft

  This is a very fashionable style. At first glance it may seem that there is no style at all - the room is filled with objects found in old attics and in sheds. It seems that you are in an antediluvian communal.

  The chest of drawers can be made of wood or metal, but with one condition: it should look like the old one:

  • Blackened metal and wood with obvious traces of time are the most suitable options.
  • But there may be other options. For example, a chest of drawers made of "random" boxes and planks will fit perfectly.
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  What to put on the dresser in the bedroom?

  Chest is needed primarily for placing things. However, any object in the room serves as an ornament. The dresser certainly has a table top, and here it is possible to put on it a variety of lovely things to the heart.

  Important! Do not forget to leave a place for a mobile phone. He will not lie there constantly, but a corner is necessary for him. If the apartment has a landline phone, on the counter top of the dresser it's the place.

  What else can I put on the chest of drawers:

  • lamp;
  • watch;
  • several figurines( but not too many);
  • photos within;
  • cosmetics( although it is better to take out a drawer for her);
  • casket with ornaments.

  Important! In addition, you can put a small TV on the countertop - unless, of course, you hung it on the wall.

  In the living room

  In the living room the dresser is the center of the interior. It is on him that they pay attention first. You can arrange the room in any of the styles already mentioned, but do not forget that in the largest room all the members of the family gather, here also guests usually come.

  What you put in your chest drawers is your personal business. But the chest of drawers must first of all be beautiful. Are appropriate;

  • exquisite and even unusual design;
  • combinations of different materials;
  • elegant additions.

  Important! If you have classical furniture - it should be made of natural wood or from cheaper materials for wood. Carved legs, beautiful handles, walls and drawers with carvings.

  For an interior in a colonial style, a chest of drawers with porcelain or glass inserts with Japanese or Chinese paintings is suitable. Even lovers of Minimalism can afford some excesses - doors with chasing, forged corners, handles in the style of Kasli casting.

  And what can I put on the dresser to decorate the interior? The phone and the clock are not particularly suitable, well, except that they look vintage. Like in the bedroom, you can put photos in beautiful frames and a few statuettes. For the interior in the Provencal style or Baroque good porcelain is good, for minimalism - casting, for the colonial interior - something exotic of ebony.

  In addition, the table top can accommodate:

  • vase with live or artificial colors;
  • pot with indoor plant;
  • different objects for entertainment guests - games or puzzles;
  • suitable for style jug with cups;
  • souvenirs from interesting trips - a collection of shells or stones, handicrafts, etc.

  We decorate a children's room

  In a room where a young prince or a small princess lives, there should be comfortable, bright and hygienic furniture. For a preschooler, a plastic chest of drawers is ideal, for a schoolboy, it is best of light wood, for example, a nut tree. The form should be simple, but the decor - to match the age and character of the occupant.

  Important! There are also chests of drawers for the youngest, which are appropriate even if the child does not yet have his own room. This is a chest of drawers, combined with a changing table. Convenient, hygienic and beautiful. In the boxes - children's things, on the table - a complete set for changing, and no additional decorations.

  For the preschooler, too, no special jewelry is needed. Everything should be functional. On the tabletop is very convenient to draw - hence, there should stand:

  • stand for pencils;
  • drawers with markers and crayons;
  • box with plasticine;
  • box with paints.

  Also on the chest of drawers you can put:

  • small building material;
  • board games;
  • room for a small doll;
  • casket with needlework.

  Important! One of the boxes can be selected for paper and other accessories. To the child was not bored - you can put next to some toy, but choose her child himself. It will be appropriate and a picture in the frame with an illustration from your favorite book or a sketch from the cartoon.

  In addition, can accommodate:

  • finished small house builder;
  • ready-made hand-made articles from the designer;
  • is made from natural material.
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  Installing the kitchen

  If you decide to buy a chest of drawers for the kitchen( and it is very convenient!) - choose a simple form and hygienic. In addition, pay attention to the fact that the inside was a stand for bottles. There are also models with a special insert for knives and forks.

  The top of the kitchen cabinet is rarely used during cooking - well, unless a big reception is supposed, the process is in full swing, and there is no space on the table. In other cases, it is possible to put something on it to make the eye rejoice.

  How can you decorate a kitchen chest of drawers? Suitable for:

  • beautiful decorative tableware;
  • vase with real fruit or dummies;
  • collection of knives;
  • is something from household appliances, such as a coffee maker or blender.

  Chest in the bathroom

  Very popular interior of the bathroom. The place is for everything - bath accessories, detergents, cosmetics, towels and much more.

  Important! The table top is an extra shelf for gels and shampoos, so there's nothing to put there and do not need.

  Corridor and wardrobe

  Simplicity and reliability - the motto of these premises. The main thing is inside. The chest of drawers, however, can be very effective - with colored or glass inserts, ornate handles, etc.

  But there should not be anything superfluous on the countertop, only what should always be at hand. For example:

  • Beautiful spoons and brushes for shoes - they themselves can be objects of art.
  • In the dressing room can be a box with various small items - jewelry, cosmetics, clothing items.

  Important! Do not forget that any thing can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also serve as an ornament.

  In this article we have looked at many different options, how can a chest of drawers, how to choose it correctly and what can be put on it. We hope, now you have understood all the nuances and will be able to organize the design of any room functional and beautiful with the help of such a piece of furniture.