Organize Storage Around Your Home With Chest of Drawers

A chest of drawers is a small or medium-sized cabinet that comes fitted with drawers. It is a very functional piece of furniture that can easily help you organize clutter around your house. It is quite similar to a dresser and can be used as one.

Chests of drawers are available in various designs, styles and materials. The usual height of a chest of drawers is waist high or shoulder high. They are typically rectangular in shape. A chest of drawers made from wood can stand the test of time and look incredibly stylish. It is also a multifunctional piece of furniture. The top of the cabinet can be used to display showpieces or place sundry items like lampshades, books, clothes, etc.

Where to place them?

It is traditionally placed in the bedroom as storage furniture for personal items. In the earlier days, a chest of drawers in Victorian designs was a common sight in any bedroom. The most common place to keep the chest of drawers organiser was the end of the bed, inside which daily clothing was stored.

Nowadays, it is a more versatile piece of furniture and various styles are available to suit different requirements. So many homeowners prefer to place them in dining rooms, living rooms, kitchens and hallways. For those who have a home office, a chest of drawers for office items can also keep their workspace cleaner.

Uses of a chest of drawers

• You can organize about anything and everything, from clothes to utensils, cutlery, electronic gadgets, stationery, books and toys.
• Wooden drawers are very long lasting and sturdy.
• A chest of drawers with a mirror on top can replace a dresser quite easily and at the same time make an incredible style statement.
• Having a chest of drawers for the bedroom can be used to organize clothes like socks, undergarments, shirts and pyjamas. A small chest of drawers can also act as a side table when placed by the bed.
• A chest of drawers in the children's room can be used to organize books and toys. In a baby's room or nursery, use the top of the chest of drawers as a change table and store baby clothes, bottles and formulas in the compartments.
• You can use a chest of drawer in the living room as a small storage furniture cum console table by placing it behind the sofa and placing a lampshade on it.
• Place a chest of drawer in small size in the kitchen to have cutleries and napkins handy.
• You can store tablemats, dinnerware, and tablecloths in a chest of drawer placed in the dining room. It can come handy when you are having a party in the house.
• A chest of drawer in the hallway or entryway can be an excellent replacement for an end table. You can store keys and tools.
• The top is a very useful spot to place various items depending on the room it is kept. For example, lamps, books and photographs placed on top of a dresser in the bedroom will increase its functionality. You can use the top of the chest kept in the dining room as a serving counter.

Buying tips

Various furniture stores in India offer chest of drawers for sale. There are a variety of materials and styles available as well. You may find a chest of drawers in vintage design, chest of drawers in modern styles, and chest of drawers in retro styles. Different e-commerce stores also offer chest of drawers online in India. You can many innovative, yet functional designs like a chest of drawers with a lock or chest of drawers made from rustic reclaimed wood.

Here is how to choose the right one for your home.

Material - Different materials are used to make chests of drawers, like wood, wood substitutes, metals and plastics. Choosing the right material is very important as it will determine the longevity of the furniture. While metal and plastic may offer innovative designs and a low price bracket, wood is the sturdiest. You may also choose wood substitutes that can mimic the wooden finish, though they may not be as durable as solid wood. Also, wood is the most common and versatile material to consider. It is available in a number of styles, can be water resistant and also carries a timeless charm that adds to the beauty of your home.

Size - The size and height are two of the most important attributes to consider when choosing a dresser for your home. You should consider the size of the room you will place the furniture and the purpose it is going to serve, i.e. the items you are going to store. For example, while the kitchen or hallway can do better with a short chest of drawers for small spaces, a tall and roomy dresser is needed to store clothes in the bedroom. The Callao 5 Drawer Chest by Aprodz can be the perfect storage furniture to organize your kid's bedroom. The Dublin Chest of 5 Drawers can fit in the dining room with enough storage and a stylish design.

Dublin chest of 5 drawers.

• Features - You should look for different features when choosing chests of drawers for your home, like the number of drawers, size of the drawers, how much space is available on the top, if there are mirrors attached to the top, etc. For adult bedrooms, a chest of drawer with 9 drawers will be a perfect storage solution for multiple items ranging from warm clothes to make up. For dining rooms or kitchens, you may go for a narrow chest of drawers or chest of drawers with 8 compartments to store plates, napkins, cutleries, dinnerware, spices, etc. For kitchens and home offices, chest of drawers on wheels is ideal to move around as needed. You should also check the space available on the top of the dresser, based on what you intend to place there, i.e. decor pieces or bottles, plates, books, lamps, etc.



Warshaw chest of drawers.

• Colour and Style - Once you have chosen the materials and decided on the size and features you need, you should decide the colour and style that will complement your home decor. The style and design of the chest of drawers should match other furniture in your home. You may go for a chest of drawer with long legs, like a vintage dresser or a modern design like The Warshaw Chest of 5 Drawers that is ideal to be placed medium-sized modern bedroom for adults. Different varieties in colours like rustic wood finishes, high polished finishes, and neutral-hued dressers like a chest of drawers in cream, beige or white can suit the modern home.

Now that we have told you how useful these pieces of furniture will be for your home, you can Google 'chest of drawers for sale near me', to find different stores in your city offering beautiful dressers. One such store is Aprodz, one of India's fastest developing online furniture stores. You can visit the website http://www.aprodz.com to check out their exclusive collections.