Giraffe chest of drawers
In a small room, you can install a tall chest of drawers with small shelves to store small items. This “giraffe” chest of drawers will look beautiful with a gradient color – from dark brown to beige, and the outer drawers can be made to stand out, for example, as shown in the photo below.
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Operating a kitchen chest of drawers
In order to ensure a long and happy life for your kitchen furniture, you must adhere to some rules for using the product.
How to care for your kitchen chest of drawers:
- Daily wet cleaning.
- Regularly check mechanisms for functionality.
- Do not overload drawers and shelves.
- When cleaning, use only products recommended for the furniture material and do not use metal sponges or brushes.
- For items made of natural wood, cleaning should be done with a damp cloth, then wipe dry.
- For metal products, purchase cleaning products with an anti-corrosion effect.
Pair of chests of drawers
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Small chests of drawers look good in pairs. One of them may be of a standard design, but the other can be made extraordinary: play with shapes and colors. Various patterns on the drawers will add personality to the design. But if you want to place such chests of drawers in a relatively calm interior, you should not choose very variegated colors.
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Decorating the chest of drawers correctly
To make the chest of drawers look good in the interior, you can hang a picture or a mirror above it! It's quite practical and looks good!
Don't choose a painting or mirror that is too big or too small! You can also use the TV as decoration! Although it is a separate accessory. It is important that the TV does not extend beyond the chest of drawers! No need to over-decorate your chest of drawers! Nowadays furniture with a mirror is popular. In this case, there is no need to overload the chest of drawers with decorations! Also, don’t leave the space above the chest of drawers empty!
If the chest of drawers is brightly colored, then you should select accessories of the same color type. You can also decorate the chest of drawers with your own hands! This will definitely add uniqueness to your interior! You can decorate chests of drawers with flowerpots too!
These simple tips will help you choose and decorate your chest of drawers correctly!
The chest is the ancestor of cabinet furniture. This fact becomes completely unsurprising if you look at the chest of drawers. The chest of drawers, as they see it now, is the merit of the French, because it was they who thought of carrying out the improvement.
Nowadays, a chest of drawers in the interior is a piece of furniture that is simply irreplaceable. It can be found anywhere.
And if you still don’t have this household item, then after familiarizing yourself with its characteristics, you will definitely decide that you need to buy such a useful thing for yourself.
Chest of drawers
Break the usual way of things, make it intricate, but tasteful - if this sounds like you, pay attention to the unusual chest of drawers, which is shown in the photo. At first glance, it seems that it has many small drawers, but upon closer inspection you will notice that the lower part is given over to more shelves covered with doors.
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Classic and unusual
An ordinary wooden chest of drawers can look special. You just have to add boxes of non-standard shapes and make them of different textures and colors. This piece of furniture can be placed both in a room with a classic interior and with an informal one.
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Types of chests of drawers
Thanks to the wide range of models, it will not be difficult to choose a chest of drawers to fit in a room of any size and purpose.
Mirror
Such luxurious products will add respectability to the atmosphere. Ideal for living room, hallway, bedroom. The reflective surface of the door leaves combines in an original way with wood and stone surfaces. Glass cabinets are organically combined with bar counters, weightless shelving, and transparent hanging shelves. Colored glass inserts look impressive against the background of white furniture.
Chests of drawers
Such products visually resemble a miniature wardrobe. Sliding doors will allow you to comfortably use furniture installed in a narrow hallway or compact room. There are only shelves inside. Door leaves are made of frosted glass or wood.
Corner
Such products always look more interesting than traditional models. The back sides of the chest of drawers are located at right angles. The shape of the facade can be varied:
- pentagonal is in greatest demand as furniture becomes a spacious storage system. Drawers are usually located in the central part, and the side sections are closed with doors or equipped with open shelves;
- triangular is not very popular because it is less spacious. Traditional filling - drawers or shelves behind the doors;
- semicircular is formed by a pentagonal base and a rounded tabletop, at which it is comfortable to sit. There are drawers in the central part of the cabinet, and open shelves on the side.
Thanks to the combination of materials (wooden facades and countertops, glass doors), original and functional corner chests of drawers are obtained.
Hanging
Chests of drawers without legs are fixed on the wall. This product can only be mounted on a strong, thick wall. It is important to use hanging cabinets in small spaces. As an option - in the bathroom, in the hall of a country house or in the hallway.
On legs
The chests of drawers stand directly on the floor thanks to different types of supports. The furniture is distinguished by its solidity and solid appearance. Impressive dimensions provide functionality and spaciousness. These are the types of chests of drawers that are used to furnish living rooms and bedrooms. Products of solid size are quite bulky, so they are difficult to rearrange.
Modular
It is most convenient to install modular systems indoors. Furniture is reminiscent of a construction set - you can purchase individual elements of the system and rearrange them at your own discretion. As a rule, the depth of the cabinet corresponds to the depth of the other elements. Most often, such furniture is made from MDF.
Chest of drawers
The product is a structure consisting of closed boxes and open shelves. Such models usually do not have a solid back wall and can be used for zoning rooms.
Radial
Chests of drawers with convex fronts look unconventional. The shape of the products does not reduce their functionality, but they may cost more than their traditional rectangular counterparts.
Decorative and transparent
Often small chests of drawers are not very spacious and serve mostly a decorative function. You can put books, vases and other interior decorations on them. The appearance of such chests of drawers should also be part of the design. The doors may not be solid and allow the chest of drawers to be clearly visible.
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History and features
The chest of drawers appeared as a result of the transformation of an ordinary chest. Its dimensions have increased, legs have appeared, fronts and drawers have replaced the flat surface. The first chests of drawers were used in temples to store ritual items. Later, this piece of furniture moved into everyday life, it was filled with dishes and other kitchen utensils.
Many craftsmen made real works of art out of chests of drawers, introducing variety into the design in the form of decorative elements from various materials, all kinds of overlays, inlays and even paintings. Nowadays, almost no apartment is complete without a chest of drawers. Some models look like dressing tables and are placed in bedrooms, others look like shelves and decorate living rooms. Kitchens are no exception, where such products complement the furniture and are used as a place to store dishes and other items.
The chest of drawers can have a variety of options and designs, depending on the style, functions and accessories:
- with drawers arranged in different orders;
- with hinged facades;
- with open shelves;
- with a functional tabletop that can serve as a dressing table or even a changing table.
Luggage storage
Some chests of drawers are not quite similar to their “brothers”. They perform the same functions, but they look completely unusual. For example, an iron chest of drawers, reminiscent of storage lockers. This piece of furniture will fit well into a child’s room or a minimalist interior. The color scheme can be anything: from a few bright colors on a calm, dim background to a completely multi-colored one.
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For boy
Choosing a chest of drawers for a child's room is not always an easy task. It must be both functional and reliable at the same time. And at the same time it still looks nice for a child. A metal chest of drawers with a discreet appearance will suit a boy. And give your child the opportunity to sign the boxes - he will always know where and what he has.
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DIY colored chest of drawers in the interior
If you still can’t find a chest of drawers of a suitable color and size, you can make it yourself. To do this, you just need to paint your existing old chest of drawers in any color. However, it is not at all necessary to make it monochromatic. If you wish, you can depict waves on an old chest of drawers, paint it in the colors of some lag, make a camouflage pattern, polka dots of different sizes, a pattern imitating the skin of a zebra, simply multi-colored stripes and much more. The main advantage of such a chest of drawers is that, if necessary, it can be easily repainted. To make a chest of drawers colored, thereby giving it originality, you can simply paint its drawers in different colors.
Aztec Legacy
Do you have an interior with antique furniture? A chest of drawers with motifs reminiscent of ancient Aztec artifacts will highlight your individuality. Against the background of a wood-trimmed wall, it will look appropriate and fresh. Bright colors will attract attention and delight guests.
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Metal and color
Rough shapes and materials go well with bright colors. Such an original contrasting combination can fit into a cozy shabby chic living room. A “worn” chest of drawers will look massive and reliable, and a pastel color will give it freshness.
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Variety of models
A kitchen chest of drawers is an indispensable piece of furniture for any housewife who runs a household, who loves to cook and keep all the necessary utensils clean and tidy. Over the past centuries, the functionality of furniture has not changed, but a huge variety of models and shapes have appeared. The cabinet can be installed either on the floor or hung on the wall.
Types of dresser models for the kitchen:
- Classic
- Hanging
- Corner
- With drawers
- With hinged doors
- With open shelves
- Chest of drawers
Hanging cabinets are ideal for families with children, where it is convenient to store bottles, cutlery and other utensils that are dangerous for children at a distance.
Options built into the corner of the room allow you to save space and occupy an empty corner of the room. The display case is suitable for a large room if you need to store antique dishes and use them as the main element of room decor.
This is only a small part of the various models of kitchen furniture. Depending on the design, the cabinet can be chosen in high-tech, modern, minimalist or country style.
Difference between models by material
Also, it is important to choose the right material for making a chest of drawers, depending on its purpose and the interior design of the room.
Models of chests of drawers for the kitchen depending on the material:
- Items made from MDF and chipboard
- Wooden crafts
- Cabinets with glass doors or shelves
- Metal
- Plastic
Wooden furniture is considered the most popular due to its hypoallergenicity, safety, noble appearance and reliability. Products made from chipboard and MDF are also popular due to their low cost and universal combination with any room design. Metal cabinets can be used as a stand for dishes and are durable compared to wooden models.
Set
Several small chests of the same type of different sizes look quite harmonious and appropriate. This composition will fill the corner of your living room or bedroom. The right lighting and well-chosen accessories can help you create a great storage area.
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Exclusive
A chest of drawers, in which all the drawers are original and unique, will decorate almost any room. But we would advise placing such an exclusive item in the hallway or office. A place where a lot of things need to be sorted. It will be not only functional, but also impressive.
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Varieties
Dressers also vary in design and placement method. Here we can highlight:
- Wall-mounted. Such models have an unattractive fiberboard back wall and do not provide visibility from all sides, so they are often placed close to the wall.
- Wall-mounted. Such products are mounted on a vertical surface using special fittings. Wall-mounted chests of drawers most often do not have legs.
- Part of the kit. Some kitchen sets also include a chest of drawers for dishes. All pieces of furniture are made in the same style.
- Island. The models offer an all-round view, and serve not only as a place to store kitchen utensils, but also allow you to integrate household appliances, and also have a fairly spacious and comfortable work surface. An island often serves as a separator between two functional areas of one large room.
For the kitchen, you can choose a chest of drawers of various designs, depending on what function it should perform. For example, a tall buffet model will serve as an excellent place to store dishes, table linens, and trays. Usually it has shallow drawers in its design and is analogous to a living room set.
An island chest of drawers is usually located in the center of the kitchen and serves as a space divider. The design may include special compartments for storing spices and large utensils.
Corner models often have racks for bottles, glasses, kegs, etc. Decorative compact chests of drawers in a classic style are often used as an elegant element of the interior, emphasizing the beauty of the kitchen space. They usually store expensive items like silverware and china. And on the tabletops there are figurines, vases with flowers, photographs in carved frames and other little things.
Old chest of drawers with new paints
Many people have an ordinary “grandmother’s chest of drawers” that gathers dust idle because of its unattractive appearance, but you feel bad about throwing it away. And it's not necessary! By adding new bright colors to it, you can revive this “dinosaur”. This chest of drawers will fit well into a catchy design and will look great on a white background.
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Manufacturing materials
Designer structures can be made from different materials, which differ in strength characteristics. The service life of this product directly depends on the base from which it is made. Structures are often made from the following materials:
- natural wood - cherry, oak, walnut, alder wood is used to make chests of drawers. Wood is considered a durable material that can last for a long time. However, products made from real wood are quite expensive;
- additional materials - often there are products that are made of acrylic plastic, glass, and metal panels. There may also be parts made of genuine leather;
- the surface of the product can be decorated with various carved elements made of metal, natural stone, plastic.
Particular attention should be paid to the fittings. These elements must be made of durable material, because they ensure easy and silent opening of doors and pulling out shelves. All handles can be made of metal material, durable plastic or natural stone. Sometimes there are models without handles; the drawers open with a little pressure on them.
Chest of drawers
A small space near the wall can be filled with an elongated small chest of drawers. It will look good as a stand for a flower pot. At the same time, do not forget about the presence of drawers that allow you to relieve the interior of unnecessary details.
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The main thing is what's inside
Your chest of drawers can be bright thanks not only to the colors, but also to the contents. Open shelves provide the opportunity to add color to your interior: they can accommodate many small colored items. These can be rolled up towels, jars of paint, and glass colored bottles.
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