How to choose a chest of drawers
The order in the apartment largely depends on the organization of storage. For this purpose, chests of drawers have been used from time immemorial. Chests of drawers are a good alternative to bulky and impractical wardrobes. A spacious piece of furniture consists of a table top and many drawers in which it is convenient to store things.
The chest of drawers combines the compactness of the cabinet and the spaciousness of the cabinet, which makes it possible to use it even in a small apartment. The height of the chest of drawers is less than that of the cabinet. This allows even children and the elderly to use the furniture comfortably.
A chest of drawers is a multifunctional element of the interior that easily turns into a dressing table if you hang a mirror over it. Vases of flowers, souvenirs, potted flowers, books and a TV are often placed on the countertop. If the table top is equipped with sides on the sides, then the chest of drawers turns into a changing table. Designers widely practice the use of a chest of drawers in interior design.
The industry produces many types of dressers. Before purchasing this attribute, you should familiarize yourself with its varieties.
Variety of dressers
The wide assortment is conventionally divided into the following types:
- chest of drawers-showcase - an elegant model that resembles a sideboard. It contains sets, silverware, and is often used as a bar;
- long chest of drawers - a spacious design with a large number of compartments, shelves and drawers. The dimensions of the chest of drawers of this model are not suitable for compact rooms;
- a chest of drawers with a mirror looks like a dressing table. The plus is that the mirror visually enlarges the space of the room. They put such a chest of drawers in the bedroom and even in the living room;
- a chest of drawers-transformer - a piece of furniture that allows you to change its purpose and shape. Some modifications are transformed into a sideboard, wardrobe or TV stand. A chest of drawers with a hinged lid turns from a table into a dressing table. Such furniture saves space. Modern chests of drawers for the bedroom in the form of transformers are ideal for small apartments;
- the chest of drawers is equipped not only with drawers, but also with sliding doors. This modern design eliminates the need for bulky handles;
- chest of drawers with ironing board. The interior attribute is equipped with a folding ironing board, which is appropriate for small rooms.
Varieties of dressers by material of execution
Various materials are used for production:
- solid wood;
- MDF;
- Chipboard;
- rattan;
- furniture plywood;
- metal;
- plastic;
- glass.
Natural wood is an environmentally friendly, practical and reliable material. The furniture "breathes", the air circulates freely. Most often, maple, birch, beech, cherry, walnut, pine are taken for this.
Chipboard furniture will have to be protected from moisture, since the material is hygroscopic. It is made from small shavings and sawdust. These are fairly durable and inexpensive pieces of furniture.
MDF is a material more resistant to moisture, as it is made from fine shavings, almost from wood flour. Furniture made of MDF is resistant to bacteria and fungi.
Rattan dressers are a type of wicker furniture. Rattan is a liana-shaped palm tree. Products made from it are elastic, durable and moisture resistant. With a certain processing, rattan products are produced in almost any configuration.
Metal furniture is a trendy and practical option. Ideal for sports organizations and offices.
There are so many types of chests of drawers that you need to clearly understand the desired model and the functions that it has to perform.