The bedroom is the place where most personal belongings are stored, so it is so important to choose the right chest of drawers in size and design. A mandatory element of the bedroom is also a mirror, the presence of which allows you to quickly get ready without going into the hallway or bathroom. To save space, a great option would be to combine a mirror and a chest of drawers.
A set of furniture for bedrooms often includes a chest of drawers with a mirror - a piece of furniture whose name means “comfortable” in French.
Dressing table with mirror in classic style
Having your own corner in the bedroom is of paramount importance for a woman. The most convenient place to put on makeup, get your hair done or get your nails done is at the dressing table.
Today, many people choose a chest of drawers with a mirror for their bedroom.
In the classic version of the design, the piece of furniture looks like a compact tabletop on four legs, combined with a mirror. A soft ottoman is usually selected for the table.
The first chest of drawers similar to the modern one appeared somewhere in the 17th century.
Such a chest of drawers with a mirror for the bedroom does not take up much space, but you can only store small things in it: perfume, cosmetics, jewelry. For this purpose, small table drawers or shelves near the mirror are used - it depends on the design features of the product. Inside the table, sections can be delimited into small zones for convenience when folding accessories inside.
This type of furniture accompanies a person, and the most popular “place of its habitat” is the bedroom.
Varieties
A chest of drawers is a type of cabinet with a small height. The entire design area of this furniture is occupied by drawers. If earlier these products and the way of storing things in them were amazing, now it is considered the norm. In chests of drawers, clothes and various things are stored folded, and in wardrobe structures they are hung on hangers. And modern chests of drawers have separate drawers for storing things separately.
Many furniture stores offer different types of chests of drawers. They are divided by purpose, by type of mirror, by location, and by material of manufacture. To choose the right furniture, you should carefully consider the features of each type.
By purpose
Dressers with mirrors are divided according to their purpose. Various designs are available that are designed for a specific room. The product must perform its functions and fit into the design of the room.
According to their purpose, a chest of drawers with a mirror is divided into types:
- for the living room - chests of drawers that are used for this room have a special style and are also additionally decorated with decor. Classic style products are decorated with special carvings and luxurious inversions. Sometimes there are models with a built-in TV; when you press the remote control, the tabletop pulls out the TV;
- in the bedroom - chests of drawers with a mirror, which are intended for the bedroom, usually have a laconic design style. Particular importance is given to the deep characteristics of the boxes. On top there are usually small drawers that can be used to store underwear, cosmetics, and women's accessories. The lower shelves have a large space for folding large items, bedding, pillows, blankets;
- to the nursery - the design for the children's room must have an appropriate design style that children should like. For girls, you can choose models in soft light colors - pink, white, beige. For boys, green, yellow, and blue designs are suitable. Particular attention is paid to capacity. There are drawers inside that are deep. There is an area at the bottom that can be safely used for storing toys;
- in the kitchen and bathroom - these are interesting designs; when examining them, you may not immediately understand that they have drawers. There is a continuous façade on the top outside. To open the drawer, you need to pull the handle, then the front with the lower section will pull out, and all the internal drawers will become accessible;
- in the dressing room - chests of drawers for the dressing room have a similar design to an office cabinet. They are small in size; this type of chest of drawers can be easily stored in any closet or pushed under the table. You can easily store bags or shoes in the space of this furniture.
For the bathroom For the dressing room For the living room For the children's room For the bedroom
By the appearance of the mirror
If you need a women's chest of drawers with a mirror, then you definitely need to pay attention to the appearance and shape of the mirror. This element gives the chest of drawers a beautiful look and makes it functional. Tabletops with a mirror are often used by women and girls as a dressing table, but the interior of the furniture involves storing things.
With a regular mirror
Products with a regular mirror are a convenient option for women and girls. The countertop, mirror and top of the chest of drawers can be used as a dressing table. Cosmetics can be placed on the countertop, and small feminine accessories can be stored in the top drawers. At the same time, a large mirror covers a large area and allows you to easily apply makeup and carry out daily facial care procedures.
But they have several disadvantages:
- bulkiness - often products with a regular mirror are provided in the form of one-piece structures from which the mirror cannot be removed. They are quite difficult to carry, move or lift;
- Compared to a wall-mounted one, a mirror with a chest of drawers does not fit tightly to the wall surface. This seemed like a small drawback, but when used it is quite annoying. For this reason, many people choose products without a mirror and purchase it separately. They install a mirror above the chest of drawers;
- The inconvenient one-piece design of the chest of drawers has inconveniences. If you can sit comfortably at a dressing table and place your feet under it, then in the case of a chest of drawers this is impossible. For this reason, many women cannot stay in front of the mirror for long.
If you are thinking about whether it is worth purchasing products with this type of mirror, then it is better to study all the features of this design in advance. Also, choosing a chest of drawers with a mirror, photos of which are collected in a selection, will facilitate a preliminary study of possible models.
With folding mirror
The top drawer of the retractable type has an element that looks like a regular flat box, and a mirror is attached to its hinged lid. It has small dimensions that are the same as a standard laptop.
A few important features:
- To use the mirror you need to leave the drawer in the extended position and sit in front of it. There is space for your legs under the drawer, which allows you to sit in front of the mirror as comfortably as possible;
- in high-quality models, the drawer is equipped with reinforced guides and special corners that can prevent the bottom from being squeezed out and other damage. You can calmly lean on the box and not worry that it may break from strong pressure;
- The size of the mirror is small, it can only be used for applying makeup and other cosmetic procedures. However, it is not part of the interior.
By location
Models that can have different locations are considered interesting. The following types of chests of drawers are distinguished by location:
- stationary - these models stand motionless in their place. Simple models have rollers instead of legs with a stopper that blocks the rollers. In order to move the furniture to another place, it is necessary to lift the latch, move the structure to another place and fix the rollers;
- mobile - these products have a movable design. They have wheels on the bottom. They can be installed in the bathroom, offices, hallway;
- floor and suspended - a suspended structure is usually installed above the floor. But if desired, it can be easily transformed into a floor-standing chest of drawers; all you need to do is screw on the legs. But not all floor-standing models can be converted to hanging ones; to do this, you need to look at the design. Some natural oak models have removable legs;
- wall-mounted - these products are installed directly next to the wall. They have an ugly back wall;
- wall-mounted - models of this type are installed on a wall or on a special model. If the products are intended for installation on a panel, then their back walls have protrusions and the panel has grooves. This makes it easy to slide in as well as move;
- attached - designs of this type can be included as part of a bedroom set, or they can also be installed near the sofa;
- island - these models have a beautiful design, so they can be installed in almost any area of the room. They have a beautiful facade and a stylish back wall that matches the style of the entire structure.
Ostrovny
Suspension
Stationary
According to the material of manufacture
A chest of drawers with a mirror can be made from the following types of material:
- made from natural wood - luxury products are made from cherry, oak, maple. Natural wood has increased strength and a long service life;
- Sometimes furniture is supplemented with aluminum and plastic inserts. These inserts give an unusual style to the furniture, which will harmoniously suit the modern look of the room design;
- combined - these products can be made of natural wood; in addition, there may be inserts of natural leather, glass, stone, or metal.
Wooden chest of drawers Mirror
Chipboard MDF
Chest of drawers with lighting for the bedroom
A chest of drawers with a mirror and lighting for the bedroom is an original solution for those who do not agree to purchase additional night lights. Dim light can also be a good help in the evening when you don’t want to turn on the main lamp.
The chest of drawers is very compact and will not take up much space in the room and will not “overload” it with furniture.
Modern versions of chests of drawers are equipped with lighting installed in an open niche, on top of desk drawers or around the chest of drawers. But in models with mirrors, lighting can be placed around the mirror in the form of lamps.
Modern manufacturers offer customers chests of drawers with a mirror to suit every taste.
Additional information: Illuminated mirrors are also called makeup mirrors, because... Most often they are used by girls and women for evening gatherings.
A mirror installed on it will help make the room brighter and visually enlarge it.
How does a dresser mirror work?
The mirror is the main part of a chest of drawers for the bedroom, and two main types can be distinguished: with a regular (monolithic design) and a folding mirror. In the first case, chests of drawers often look bulky, and besides, you can sit next to such a chest of drawers sideways or at some distance, since there is no free space for your feet under the tabletop. In the second case, a mirror can appear, for example, when the top drawer is pulled out, which is convenient and significantly saves space, in addition. Such designs are equipped with reinforced guides, so you can safely lean on the box.
Shapes and sizes of mirrors
As for the mirrors themselves, they can have different shapes and sizes, and the choice depends on the size of the bedroom and design features. For example, a large mirror on a light chest of drawers will create a unique atmosphere of luxury. In addition, this can visually increase the area of the room. Some models may have a full-length mirror on the side; there are also neat dresser-tables with a miniature round or rectangular mirror. As for the sizes, everything depends on the specific wishes of the person and his preferences, and the product can take on any shape - from classic to the most unusual.
Types of mirror frames
An integral part of any chest of drawers mirror is the frame, for the manufacture of which manufacturers use various materials, both classic ones - wood and plastic, and the most unusual ones. This could be, for example, stucco molding that is fashionable today or a mirror mosaic glued around the perimeter of the mirror. Frames made in eco-style look ideal, and for the manufacture of such structures, environmentally friendly, natural materials are used, including real “exotics”.
Special attention should be paid to designer frames, where natural stone, paper and other materials can be used as a frame, but most of them are not suitable for installation on a chest of drawers. Here everything should be harmonious and correspond to a single design style, which means that the material from which the main structure is made plays a big role.
Types of mirrors
No matter how original the frame is, much depends on the quality and appearance of the mirror itself, and they are presented in a wide variety of shapes and types. In addition to classic models, artificially aged structures are in high demand. By the way, not everyone can look at their image in such a mirror, since it contains a large admixture of lead, and there is no need to talk about the benefits of this heavy metal. For lovers of antiquity, there is a good offer in the form of an artificial mirror, whose surface is rubbed with acid that is harmless to health.
To improve visual perception, internal illumination of the mirror surface is often used, which creates an unusual effect, since the light that is created by the same mirror is reflected. This design can visually enlarge the space, making it indispensable for small rooms. Among the numerous types of reflective surfaces, multipart surfaces consisting of several fragments deserve attention, but dresser manufacturers do not often use such designs. It is up to you to decide which mirrors are best, the main thing is that the chest of drawers can fit perfectly into the interior design and does not stand out from the overall picture.
Choosing a color for the bedroom
In order for a new interior detail to harmonize with the existing one, it is worth deciding on its color. Tables are rarely made in a catchy palette for an adult room. The most common colors are:
- beige;
- white;
- brown;
- black.
The price range is also wide, which allows everyone to choose exactly what they need.
These are the classic colors found in most chests of drawers. To choose the right shade, you need to rely on the palette of the walls and other pieces of furniture in the bedroom. For light wallpapers, a dark option is suitable, for dark or gray wallpapers - a light one.
In terms of their dimensions, chests of drawers can be narrow and wide, low and high, long and short.
Note! Today, chests of drawers are often made in double colors, which avoids “overloading” the room with a single shade. For a modern design, a model with a black body and white drawers is perfect.
A chest of drawers with a mirror will serve as an excellent alternative to a dressing table and at the same time a place for storing things.
Manufacturing materials
The chest of drawers must be durable and reliable. Only in this case will it be able to serve for a long period of time. The following materials are used to create it:
- Chipboard and MDF look impressive using an additional layer of lamination. This option is ideal for decorating rooms in a modern style.
- Natural wood always looks elegant and expensive. Carving or hand painting is used for decoration.
- Plastic is not only cheap, but also easy to maintain. A wide range of front colors ensures that the furniture fits perfectly into the bedroom. The material does not limit imagination and makes it possible to implement any projects.
Furniture made from combined materials looks original. It can be decorated with genuine leather, stones, and metal.
Variety of shapes and designs
The design features of a future purchase primarily depend on the layout of the bedroom. The second criterion is the design of the room. Paying attention to the photo of chests of drawers in the room, you can consider several basic shapes.
With the right choice, it will highlight the stylish design and add ergonomics to the space of the bedroom.
Corner
A compact and beautiful chest of drawers that can economically fit into the bedroom space. Models come in two types: several rows of drawers, combined in the middle with a compartment with a door, or one row with shelves on the sides. Corner furniture looks unusual and always has a variety of compartments for storing different types of things.
The best option for small bedrooms is a corner chest of drawers, as it allows you to use the room space most economically.
Radial
They are oval in shape if you look at the product from above. The main advantage of these models is the absence of sharp corners. This saves space and also reduces the risk of injury if there are small children in the family. The similarity in design with corner chests of drawers lies in the presence of compartments with doors at the edges.
Radius - products with ellipsoidal or semicircular shapes.
Rectangular
In size, rectangular chests of drawers may be inferior to the previous options, because... Their main property is capacity. A strict shape is suitable for a minimalist bedroom design. These products usually consist of 3-4 large compartments or include open niches, additional mini-racks, or shelves.
The dimensions of all boxes can be the same.
Selection rules
In order to be able to choose a suitable and high-quality chest of drawers, it is worth considering the selection rules:
- material - preference should be given to products that are made from a natural base; additional inserts made of aluminum, genuine leather, and plastic are allowed;
- inspect the entire product, there should be no scratches, damage or defects;
- style - the design of the chest of drawers should fit into the style of the room. In the classic style, you can install a white chest of drawers made of wood with carvings; they can also have various decorative elements in the form of patterns;
- capacity of drawers. Check the drawers, inspect their depth. The upper drawers are usually small, you can put small things and accessories in them, but the lower ones are deep, they are used to store large things - pillows, blankets.
Regardless of which model you want to buy - a white or mirrored chest of drawers, carefully study its varieties. It should not only look beautiful in the room, but also fully perform all its functions. When choosing, consider all the options and choose the one that is most suitable and convenient.
Types of chests of drawers by purpose
According to the purpose of use, chests of drawers are divided into products for the kitchen, hallway, office, etc. But the purpose also depends on the type of things that will be stored inside.
Wood products are environmentally friendly, beautiful and durable.
There are several options here:
- Clothes and underwear. In this case, standard rectangular furniture with a simple design and deep drawers is suitable.
- Jewelry and accessories. For small items, the product should have small bedside tables - often the upper compartment is divided into several smaller ones.
- Souvenirs and photographs. Bedroom chests of drawers show that open shelves and niches can be used to store memorable items.
They can serve for several decades without ceasing to be aesthetic and functional.
Thus, the design of the furniture depends entirely on what will be stored inside the departments. You need to think carefully about this before purchasing.
High-quality slab products can be of different colors and textures.
Chest of drawers in the hallway
A chest of drawers in the hallway is necessary and useful furniture, so you need to think carefully about choosing it here, then it will be even more convenient and effective.
It can be used for things and small things, as well as for shoes; there are special comfortable shoe chests of drawers, and a small chest of drawers can also play the role of an excellent bench for putting on shoes.
It all depends on you and your imagination; nowadays there are any designs, sizes and areas of application for chests of drawers. Therefore, a chest of drawers can play a dominant role in choosing the entire style of the hallway, adding zest and unique charm to it.
Choosing a chest of drawers
When choosing the dimensions of a chest of drawers, it is worth considering its main parameters:
- height;
- width;
- depth.
Manufacturers often combine various materials to improve the quality characteristics of furniture.
If you plan to buy furniture with a mirror, you won’t be able to purchase a tall model. Therefore, you should rely on the remaining two parameters. The standard length for a chest of drawers is 1 m, and the width is 0.5 m. Models with larger dimensions are called oversized. Very compact products have parameters of 0.5x0.25 meters, but this option is not always suitable for the bedroom.
You can install a chest of drawers with a mirror in any bedroom.
Important! You can avoid making a mistake with your choice by laying newspapers on the place where you plan to install the piece of furniture. If the paper does not interfere with the passage, the chest of drawers will fit freely into the interior.
It should stand next to the sleeping place, but not block the entrance.
History of the chest of drawers
A chest of drawers is one of the oldest pieces of furniture, the ancestor of which is the chest. The antique chest has come a long way until it has become such an elegant and fashionable element. Initially, legs were attached to the bulky chest, then doors replaced the heavy lid, and after some time they began to make drawers that are still popular to this day.
The chest of drawers acquired special luxurious shapes with smooth curves and decoration made of precious stones, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even tortoiseshell in the Rococo era. And it was then that several varieties of this piece of furniture appeared; chests of drawers began to be made for various rooms. Dressers with mirrors, as a rule, were intended for the living room, but chests of drawers without mirrors and more modest decoration were placed in offices.
Rococo was replaced by more modest but clear lines of Empire and Classicism. For the manufacture of chests of drawers of those times, dark mahogany became the most popular; a product made from this expensive material was subjected to careful polishing, which gave it even more pomp.
Rules for placing chests of drawers
Designers advise installing a chest of drawers next to the bed so that personal items are always accessible. If there are 2 beds in the bedroom, you can put the furniture in the middle so that both residents can use it. Another location option could be the wall opposite the sleeping place. This solution is successful if one of the walls is cluttered with furniture.
Do not place it too close to other furniture so as not to interfere with the opening of the drawers.
Additional information: Be careful when handling dark furniture, which should not be moved too close together. Otherwise, the room will become too gloomy and visually small.
The installation location is determined in advance, and the chest of drawers is selected specifically for it.
Posting rules
It is recommended to place only functional and ergonomic furniture in the bedroom
The chest of drawers has a sufficient number of sections for storing gloves, hats, scarves and other small accessories. A mirror will be needed to analyze the compiled image before leaving.
The mirror on the dresser is convenient to use to clean yourself up before going out.
There is a classification of furniture according to installation method:
- The wall-mounted version is considered classic. It can be decorated with eye-catching chrome fittings.
- The hanging option can only be used for storing small items. It is recommended to place it closer to the exit. On the top panel you can place combs, brushes and cosmetics.
- The corner option is ideal for a room with an irregular shape. The chest of drawers is roomy and will significantly save space.
What can you put on the chest of drawers?
In the photo of modern chests of drawers for the bedroom, it is easy to notice that the surface of the piece of furniture is always occupied by pleasant little things. This is done in order to make the room more comfortable and add beauty to the strict design lines. Several options for what can be marked on the chest of drawers:
- photographs of loved ones;
- decorated watches;
- boxes or figurines;
- souvenirs from the sea;
- cosmetical tools;
- lamp.
In order for a chest of drawers to live up to its name and serve its owners for decades, it must be chosen correctly.
It is better to store cosmetics in specially designated compartments. But if quick and constant access is needed, the surface of the chest of drawers can become a good functional area. If you don’t plan to use this part, you can decorate it at your own discretion.
It is important that the selected product matches the overall design of the room.
Thus, a chest of drawers can not only become practically useful, but also turn into bedroom decor. And the presence of a mirror will visually expand the space, making the bedroom more functional.
Most often they are included in bedroom sets, but there are also separate options.
Chest of drawers in the living room
Chests of drawers for the living room have their own peculiarity; they are most often used with glass doors, so all their contents are visible.
The main purpose of the display case is to decorate the room, so only decorative items or books are placed there. The display cases themselves can consist of different materials and have a variety of colors and decor.
But not everyone likes glass; it requires proper care. Therefore, it is better to choose a chest of drawers that you and your family like, the only way it will be beautiful and cozy.
When choosing a chest of drawers, you need to pay close attention to the fittings and their quality, because this is the most important indicator of the quality of the product.
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But there are cheaper, but no less effective and attractive models made from MDF - they come with wood veneer, distinguished by their unique appearance.
And of course, extravagant and exclusive chests of drawers are made of stone, impact-resistant mirrors, glass, and expensive wood. They may have inserts made of leather, silver and gold, but these items are not very easy to revive in a finished interior; more often than not, the interior has to be adjusted to suit them.
