IKEA has been presenting its products on the furniture market in more than forty countries around the world for quite some time. They are famous for their excellent designs, for different interior styles and pricing for the average buyer.
I would like to pay special attention to the chests of drawers. These are practical small cabinets designed for installation in rooms such as a bedroom, living room, child's room, hallway, and used for storing various things: from bed linen, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks to cosmetics and more.
A vase or photo of your family would look great on the top shelf of the chest of drawers. All chests of drawers are durable and practical. You can see a description and photo of IKEA chests of drawers below.
What to pay attention to
When choosing furniture, the buyer is always interested in what makes this or that product attractive. There are many positive aspects to the chest of drawers:
- He is very practical. Installed in any room and used in different ways;
- The required execution style has been maintained. Attracts with its neatness and restraint. Developers approach new developments with the utmost care;
- Reliable. Durability for many years is due to the use of the latest materials in the manufacturing process. This is also the secret of attractiveness
"Chests of drawers, decorated with plastic"
It is impossible to find a chest of drawers made exclusively from an artificial polymer compound. The material is not durable and is combined with natural wood, slabs of compressed shavings or compressed sawdust.
Containers of various sizes made of polypropylene are inserted into the frame. If necessary, they are pulled out like a regular basket. This furniture is suitable for children's bedrooms, since the plastic is lightweight and will not harm the child if it falls or is used carelessly.
IKEA chests of drawers will make your home cozy and provide maximum comfort. A huge variety of products will allow you to find the best option even for the most demanding and extraordinary customers.
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The most interesting lines
There are several of them and they are all presented in the IKEA catalog of chests of drawers with descriptions and their own characteristics.
MALM
Taking into account the desire for minimalism, the company introduced the “MALM” series.
Various spacious and convenient storage compartments with rather small dimensions make many people prefer this model. The only condition is that you need to take into account the sizes of other pieces of furniture, only in this case the installation of such a chest of drawers will be organic. Fixation to the wall.
But there are no handles for the drawers. Their function lies entirely with restrictive elements and closers. The frame part is made of chipboard, and wood veneer is used for the facade. The stain gives the product the desired texture and color palette.
"Rust"
Chests of drawers are recommended for rooms designed in country and Provence style. The remarkable thing about them is that they are made from untreated pine; the rough cut of the wood can be seen with the naked eye.
The choice of means for treating the surface of such a chest of drawers falls on the buyer, because wood coated with various materials will change its original color.
It is still recommended to process it to extend its service life and ease of use. You can apply wax, stain or varnish.
Todalen
Those who need economy class are advised to consider options with Todalen. It is made from chipboards. They are covered with a protective film and laminated. Long-term operation without hassle and unnecessary maintenance. Attaches to the wall and has five drawers or three.
To prevent the drawers from falling out when they are pulled out strongly, locking mechanisms are provided. This model can be installed in the bedroom or anywhere else.
"Brimnes"
The design of the chest of drawers consists of a choice of three or four drawers, the top of which is transparent, made of tempered glass. It is also possible to have an open shelf instead of a top drawer.
An excellent solution for a high-tech room. The chests of drawers are made of DPS and laminated with film. Some models in the series are unstable and require wall mounting.
Lexvik
It is better to install Lexvik in the nursery. Always at hand is a table for changing the baby and all the things he needs. For greater safety, there are special sides on the sides.
Good design allows you to easily convert this surface into a desk. The model is selected by height. The product, made of pine, is coated with acrylic-based varnish.
"Hemnes"
The ruler is made of natural wood - pine, coated with varnish or stain. Sometimes acrylic paints are used to give a bright and unique surface effect. The number of drawers in a chest of drawers can be from two to eight.
In bedrooms, a chest of drawers with eight drawers, four of which are smaller, is usually in demand. The models are stable, heavy and designed for both wall-mounted and floor-mounted installations.
What's new
There are also some new items in the IKEA 2022 line of chests of drawers.
Nordmella
"Nordmella." There are two options presented here. There is a low model. It is quite wide and contains four drawers. The design in the form of a chest of drawers with five spacious drawers is distinguished by its greater height.
The most interesting thing is that there is also a reliable rod for the dress. It is made in a black color palette and is attached directly to the wall. The materials used in the manufacturing process are fiberboard or chipboard.
Dresser Rast: 40 transformation ideas
Ikea furniture is loved all over the world by both homeowners and decorators. Affordable price and modern appearance made it very popular.
But it is precisely this popularity that is the main drawback of the furniture of the Swedish concern. Too common, it has become commonplace and easily recognizable.
What to do if you want an exclusive chest of drawers, but your budget is only for furniture from Ikea? Get inspired by our selections, discover your decorative talent and create your own furniture masterpiece!
This is a small chest of drawers made of unpainted solid pine. A suitable basis for creative ideas.
The simplest thing you can do is paint it. Choose one color or combine different ones.
An interesting option is obtained if part of the chest of drawers is painted, and the other part is left in the natural color of the wood. Just remember to varnish to protect the wood during use. This chest of drawers will fit perfectly into the Scandinavian style.
Using wood stains, you can add color to your chest of drawers while still maintaining the beautiful grain of the wood visible.
To make the chest of drawers taller, use legs. In hardware stores you can find both wooden and metal legs of different shapes and heights.
Handles on furniture are like jewelry on a woman. They can be simple and emphasize the overall harmony of the appearance, or they can be an exquisite highlight. Nowadays there is a very large selection of furniture handles. As with decorations, the rule applies here: high-quality expensive fittings make the appearance of furniture much more expensive.
Do you want something even more original? Take a closer look at the decorative overlays. These can be figured or openwork overlays made of wood and MDF.
Overlays in the form of metal corners will give a slightly industrial look. The color of the corners must match the color of the metal handles.
If you can draw, paint your chest of drawers. If you don’t know how, use a stencil or openwork fabric such as tulle for painting.
In addition, for decoration you can use decorative furniture nails, mirrors, cords, pieces of fabric, wallpaper, etc.
Chest of drawers Rast is the ideal furniture for a nursery. Low - children will find it comfortable to use. Made from natural wood, parents will be calm about the health of their children. And decorated, for example, as in the photographs below, it will become a source of aesthetic pleasure for both children and adults.
Create! After all, “creativity is the only form of happiness that you cannot get enough of,” (Ilya Shevelev).
- Author: Natalya Zyryanova
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