What are the design dressers, the pros and cons of models

A chest of drawers is a convenient interior item that can be used not only to store things, but also to decorate a room. A good, high-quality chest of drawers should do its job perfectly, but at the same time its appearance should be sophisticated and give the room a sophisticated look. But it’s quite difficult to find a chest of drawers with a stylish facade. You can make your own designer chest of drawers, which will be an excellent decoration of the room. But in order to create it, you need to know the features of decoupage of wooden furniture. This process requires special care, and good imagination is also required.

Main functions

Modern chests of drawers are available with various construction designs, which may vary in size and function. Outwardly, they are usually small in size and are also equipped with several drawers for storing things.

Some models may have several small additional drawers that can be hidden behind swing doors. These shelves can be used by women to store various small items, accessories.

Regardless of whether it is a simple chest of drawers or a designer, this piece of furniture should perform the following functions:

• The main purpose of the chest is to store things. The presence of drawers allows you to clean a large number of things, bedding, clothes;
• many girls, women, small and original models are used to place women's things, cosmetics, jewelry;
• this item can be installed in the living room under the TV, video and audio equipment;
• for a bedroom or a bathroom, a chest of drawers will be a great place to place mirrors on it, as well as to store towels, bedding and various linen.

If you plan to install a chest of drawers for the living room, then special attention should be paid to the design of this furniture. Simple designs will look monotonous. It is advisable to choose furniture of original design that will fit perfectly into the style of the room.

Designer dressers can be purchased in stores, but they are rarely found on sale. For this reason, they can be made to order, but it can be quite expensive. But if you wish, you can do it yourself, for this you can simply decorate a regular chest of drawers with improvised materials. But first, you should see the photo with design options.

Materials of manufacture

Design constructions can be made of different materials, which differ in strength characteristics. The service life of this product directly depends on the basis from which it is made. Designs are often made from material:

• natural tree - for the manufacture of dressers, a tree of cherry, oak, walnut, alder is used. Wood is considered a durable material that can last a long time. However, real wood products are quite expensive;
• additional materials - often there are products that are made of acrylic plastic, glass, metal panels. Genuine leather parts may also be available;
• the surface of the product can be decorated with various carved elements from metal, natural stone, plastic.

Particular attention should be paid to fittings. These elements must be made of durable material, because at the expense of them an easy and silent opening of doors, extension of shelves is provided. All handles can be made of metal material, durable plastic or natural stone. Sometimes there are models without handles, drawers open from a little pressure on them.

Shapes and sizes

The shapes of the chest of drawers can be varied, it all depends on the placement. Designer designs can have various wavy inserts, curved elements.

On sale there are furniture in the following forms:

• the common shape is rectangular. Rectangular products can have different dimensions. These products can be placed along the wall or placed near other furniture;
• corner models - these structures are installed in the corner of the room. Available in various versions - five-walled, trapezoidal, g-shaped. The dimensions of this design have some differences - they can be produced in the form of an independent corner elements or in the form of a bulky structure, which can occupy a fairly large space;
• Radial - these products have curved shapes that are as close as possible to an ellipse or a semicircle. With a large area, a chest of drawers of this shape may include concave and convex surfaces. It will fit perfectly into the modern interior in the Art Nouveau or high-tech style;
• combined - this option can optionally change shape. The most common models of this type are designs with a retractable worktop. This product can be placed in parallel, perpendicular, while forming an angle. Also, a table with drawers can form on top;
• design form - these products can have perfect different unusual forms. Materials such as wood, plastic, have increased flexibility, for this reason you can create various enchanting ideas from them. Often designs are made of them in the form of sculptural figures, figures of naked women of the Greek era, woodpiles, a corset with high legs and other unusual models.

Dimensions, regardless of shape, type of product are usually standard. When choosing, it is worth focusing on the following parameters:

• standard products should not be lower than 85 cm. An indicator of 130 cm is considered the optimal height, but sometimes there are tall structures that can be 160 cm in height;
• the length of the product should not be less than 50 cm. The most suitable length is considered to be 180 cm;
• the depth of the boxes should not be more than 50 cm.

Style and color

There are a variety of styles and design directions in the field of decoration and decoration. The main thing in this matter is to select all the necessary interior elements that will ideally harmonize with each other. This also applies to furniture, it is important that it is not only functional, but also fits perfectly into the overall style of the room.

To do this, you can use several important recommendations:

• The design of the dresser in the classic style should be strict. In these cases, rich models with carved elements, curly metal inserts and patterns are suitable. All lines should be straight, without waves, curves. Handles and additional accessories should be made of metal, twisted and forged elements on handles are allowed. white, brown chest of drawers fits perfectly into the classic style; a lacquered chest of drawers in mahogany also looks richly;
• minimalism is suitable for a product with clear lines, without additional patterns, inserts. Preference should be given to concise designs without unnecessary decorative details. The color should also not be bright - white, light brown, wood-like;
• In the Empire style, it is recommended to install bright models with unusual shapes, twisted lines. Allowed the presence of multi-colored upholstery, glass inserts, natural stone plastic. Color solutions can be varied from white with color inserts, to black with the presence of red, yellow, brown lines and inserts;
• natural wood furniture chest of drawers fits perfectly into the country design. The product should not have additional drawings, patterns, decorative elements. The color should only be wood-like - dark or light brown.

If you are still thinking what kind of chest of drawers to choose, then pay attention to the style of your living space. You can additionally see a photo with options for furniture that fits perfectly into the style of the interior.

Designer novelties

Designer furniture has always been distinguished by sophistication and luxury, which brings bright notes and taste to the interior. The main thing is to choose the appropriate design model that will be in harmony with the style of the room. Additionally, you can use the photo of many designer models, with which you can quickly select the original model.

Moreover, various solutions of this furniture are currently being produced:

• retro model - the Delightfull brand produces products in a vintage style, but at the same time, manufacturers complement the elements that make furniture modern. A low retro chest of drawers with a metal facade and long legs looks beautiful;
• Scandinavian concise chest of drawers from Universo Positivo. This option will be appropriate in a laconic style without bright and unusual lines. It has a small size, but it is quite functional;
• metal and functional chest of drawers from Tikamoon. This option is made entirely of metal material. He has a large number of drawers that make this product. Bottom mounted wheels, due to which the structure can be easily moved;
• industrial style models. Models in this style look quite stylish and unusual. When viewing many photos of these designs, you can find stylish products from a metal base with inserts of drawers and aged wood. The presence of various inscriptions, capital letters, patterns on the facade will give the furniture a modern look.

Below is a mass of photos with various models of chests of drawers. They have a unique design that will be appropriate for almost any interior style. The main thing is to choose the right furniture so that it complements the room, makes it stylish and functional.

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