If there’s one piece of furniture that is extremely versatile and fits every space so effortlessly, it has to be a chest of drawers. Top interior designers in Hyderabad swear by its multitude of uses. While tall and narrow chest of drawers can be used in a bedroom, the short and wide ones cater beautifully to the living area as a buffet unit.
Besides being a functional piece of furniture, it is stylish and timeless too. It can be placed anywhere in a room to create a statement corner. If a mirror is hung on the wall above it, it can be used as a dresser too. Though a chest of drawers has become a popular piece of furniture today, it has been around for quite some time now. You’ll still find antique pieces in old houses of the country. Instead of discarding it or exchanging it for some contemporary pieces, it’s a good idea to explore your inner creativity. Decoupage and refinishing are a few ways in which you can upcycle an ancient chest of drawers. If you can’t do it yourself, take the help of an interior designing company.
3 Things to Consider When Buying a Chest of Drawers
As interior designers in Hyderabad, we get plenty of requests to choose the right chest of drawers for a room. Over the years, we’ve learned a few prerequisites that might help you pick the perfect one, to amplify your room décor. Here are a few tips:
There’s nothing worse than buying a chest of drawers only to realise it doesn’t fit the designated space it was intended for. Therefore, the first step in your buying process should be determining the size. Ideally, you should take the measurements of your space before going shopping. Also, keep in mind the room you are purchasing the furniture for. If you’re buying it for the bedroom, you’ll need something that offers ample storage. A wide chest with six drawers would be ideal. On the other hand, if you want it only to store a few small items, consider getting one which is tall and narrow. These kinds of chests usually have five or six drawers, or a combination of drawers and cupboards.
While storage is a major reason why people buy a chest of drawers, it is also because it offers tremendous visual appeal. It’s the easiest way to uplift any room and enhance the aesthetic. Since it’s a large/prominent piece of furniture, it is important to pick a style which blends in yet stands out in the room. You can’t have mahogany furniture and a teak chest of drawers. It would look odd. Therefore, you need to decide whether you need a plain, minimal chest or an elaborate one with intricate ornamentation. The style you pick should match the overall aesthetic of the room. Ideally, a vintage-style chest looks good in a traditional-themed room while a solid wood one with washed out hues works well in a Scandinavian setting.
The material of the chest of drawers also has a huge impact on the aesthetic of a room. Back in the day, most chest of drawers were made from solid wood. However, today, plastic, engineered wood and metal ones are available too. Wooden chests work in all types of interior styles while metal is preferred in a contemporary-style room. If you’re confused between wood and metal, you can also opt for a chest that is a combination of both the materials.
By keeping these three considerations in mind, you won’t go wrong picking the perfect chest of drawers. If you need any help designing the interiors of your home or picking the right furniture, we’re just a call away. Email us at info@shravi.in or call +91-7989608291.