The location of the chest of drawers in the interior (40 photos): modern ideas

The chest of drawers in the interior appeared thanks to the usual old chest. Our great-great-grandmothers folded their clothes, supplies and valuables into wrought-iron chests. Then gradually the chest was transformed: comfortable shelves, doors, chests of drawers began to be equipped with a mirror.

Now you can choose from a huge variety of models presented in stores - from wood, plastic and other materials - the ideas of designers are endless. After all, this piece of furniture is appropriate in any of the rooms of the house: in the bathroom - your own chest of drawers, and in the living room - your own.

A narrow chest of drawers can be a wonderful way out for a small apartment. With its small size, this piece of furniture is quite roomy. Beautiful ideas for decorating a small apartment often include compact dressers.

The most common type of chest today is the classic model made of natural wood. Or from MDF imitating a tree.

Benefits

• • The chest of drawers does not take up much space. And with a mirror it is even more functional, such a chest of drawers is indispensable in the hallway.
  • Comfortable and roomy.

Trends

A chest of drawers in the interior plays far from the last role. In some rooms, it can be the main violin, so you need to choose it carefully - improperly selected furniture can ruin the look of any room - both the bedroom and the living room.

Let's consider what modern directions the chest of drawers should answer.

• • • If you choose a model for the kitchen, it is advisable that inside it there is a special grill for storing bottles. And drawers under the dishes. A narrow chest of drawers fits perfectly in a small kitchen or hallway.
    • If you prefer antiques, you can make custom furniture in the workshop. Such a chest of drawers can be made of valuable and expensive wood and will be a great inheritance for your children. Original carving, patina, vintage gilding and other interesting design ideas will give such furniture a truly antique look and aristocratic luxury. It is better to place it in the living room or office.
    • Natural mother of pearl inlay is very popular now. Mother of Pearl - small white iridescent stones, very beautiful. Such a piece of furniture will have a slightly oriental look, so it’s not suitable for every interior. However, if in your apartment you adhere to this particular style, then a Moroccan inlaid chest of drawers with or without a mirror is what you need.
    • If you are leaning towards Japanese and Chinese culture, then a bamboo chest of drawers is the best solution. Moreover, such furniture is also very light, which is important when moving and transporting. Ideas for decorating an apartment with such furniture are on websites and in design magazines.
    • Classic is always in fashion. Therefore, a chest of drawers made of wood of strict lines of dark or light color will be relevant in any room of the house, especially suitable for the bedroom and living room. Except, perhaps, baths. Yes, and now they are already doing lamination of wood, which allows you to put wooden furniture in the bathroom, and it does not damp and does not deteriorate. The model, made in dark color, adds luxury and rigor to the interior, and a light or white chest of drawers, especially with a mirror, brings comfort and increases space.
    • A solid chest of drawers from unpainted wood covered with varnish or stain is perfect for the cabinet. Such a prestigious piece of furniture will speak about the status and solid financial situation of its owner.An old chest of drawers is also suitable for this purpose after a thorough restoration and renovation. Ideas for such restoration are on special sites.
    • In children's rooms, light models painted with delicate pastel colors are now popular. Brightness is also welcomed, only not all the product should be bright, but only individual details. For example, white dressers with red handles. The same principle can be used if you select a model for the hallway or bedroom in a modern, avant-garde style.
    • White color furniture.
    • Dressers with photo printing - modern relevance. Such a model can be individually selected for your interior. You can choose bright prints or calm ones - depending on where you plan to place the furniture - in the living room or hallway. As a drawing, there can be anything - even a reproduction of the Mona Lisa or a picture of Rembrandt. There are no restrictions.
    • The trend is glossy finish. Black and high glossy chest of drawers for the bedroom is the trend of the season. The “chameleon” coating has also gained particular popularity - a special varnish, when applied, the color of the furniture will change from the angle of view.
    • In the living room, a TV is ideal for a chest of drawers. So it will be double practical - both as a storage place and as a stand. And in the drawers you can place a vise, remotes, even hide the cords from the TV.
    • In the bedroom, a chest of drawers is an irreplaceable thing. The first dressers appeared exactly as a piece of furniture intended for a bedroom. It can easily fit bedding and underwear, other necessary things. At the same time, the room itself will have a neat and well-groomed appearance. You can equip it with a mirror on top.
    • A chest of drawers in a kitchen can only be placed if this kitchen is large enough. There is no place for him in a standard kitchen. But modern large apartments and, especially, country houses are quite suitable. The ceremonial dishes and crystal wine glasses behind the glass doors look beautiful. Sometimes models for the kitchen are made with a mirror.
    • In the bathroom, plastic models with a mirror will look great, which are made in a color that matches the color of the tile. In its compartments it will be convenient to store household chemicals, towels, cosmetics, and care products.
    • The so-called “Shebby-chic” style is relevant. This is such wood furniture that makes it appear slightly worn and faded from time to time. Well, such a chest of drawers will fit into the interior of a country house - even in the hallway, even in the living room. Apartments are rarely finished in this style.

Materials

Let's consider what materials for the manufacture of chests of drawers are now in special demand and why.

• • • Cherry. This natural tree gives a very beautiful cut picture. The cherry tree is solid and luxurious, great for a living room. But it requires an appropriate interior. Otherwise, a single chest of drawers of a cherry tree gets lost in furniture of various sizes.
    • Nut. Dressers from hazel are light and elegant. This light-colored tree is suitable for the bedroom and entrance hall.
    • Maple. Beautiful material, but rarely used due to the complexity of processing.
    • Plywood. This wood material is one of the most budgetary. Everyone remembers bedside tables from the 70s in the apartments of their parents. So they are mostly - it is from plywood. Not particularly beautiful, but inexpensive and practical furniture.
    • Ideas with a combination of different materials are very popular. So, an expensive natural wood can combine with metal, chrome, even plastic. The trend is stained glass inserts and glass countertops for the living room and hallway. And the glass doors of kitchen dressers have long been classic. Doors equipped with a mirror are also in high demand.
    • MDF and particleboard - budget, practical and modern materials. They imitate absolute any kind of wood. Do you want cherry or oak cheaply? With modern materials, nothing is impossible, any ideas come to life.MDF is a very durable material. Furniture from it serves for a long time, without losing its qualities.
    • Metal models made of light alloys are appropriate in the interiors of a minimalistic hi-tech. Such a chest of drawers in the interior will be for centuries. If you wish, you can add to the ordinary wooden chest of forged parts that will give it solidity, reliability, but also make it heavier.
    • Rattan is an eco-friendly natural material, lightweight and comfortable. We pass for interiors in the style of country houses, inspires thoughts of rest and relaxation, ideal for a bedroom.
    • Plastic models - indispensable for bathrooms and children. Easy to clean, bright colors cheap. Suitable in the hallway.
    • Glass models are made of tempered glass. All-glass furniture is rarely produced. Only if on order. But glass inserts are common. Also often dressers are equipped with a mirror.