Recommendations for selection
The determining factor when choosing is the style of decoration of the room. You also need to consider the number and type of things that need to be stored. The following recommendations will help you decide on the most optimal model for your living room.
- In the spacious hall, stylish furniture looks expressive and attracts attention. A bright color scheme, an unusual shape or spectacular decoration help achieve this effect and make the chest of drawers one of the central elements of the living room interior.
- In small rooms it is better not to clutter the furnishings and choose compact options.
- Light furniture does not visually reduce the volume of the living room, dark furniture looks more massive.
- Glossy and mirror surfaces visually increase the space. Painting and complex shapes make the furniture more bulky.
- Chests of drawers made of natural wood emphasize the nobility and luxury of the living room. Modern models made of MDF or fiberboard are often not inferior in their reliability.
- It is necessary to purchase furniture from trusted manufacturers and pay attention not only to the quality of the material, but also the fittings, since ease of use directly depends on this.
- The model with legs looks more elegant, however, this feature makes cleaning difficult. This solution is optimal for a living room in a classic style, however, in other cases it may be more practical to purchase furniture whose lower surface is in contact with the floor. It is also worth paying attention to wall-mounted chests of drawers that bring lightness to the interior.
- To store clothes, bedding, small items or electronics, it is better to give preference to furniture with drawers.
- A model that also has open shelves or hinged doors is suitable for placing books or decorative items.
Types of chests of drawers
Thanks to the wide range of models, it will not be difficult to choose a chest of drawers to fit in a room of any size and purpose.
Mirror
Such luxurious products will add respectability to the atmosphere. Ideal for living room, hallway, bedroom. The reflective surface of the door leaves combines in an original way with wood and stone surfaces. Glass cabinets are organically combined with bar counters, weightless shelving, and transparent hanging shelves. Colored glass inserts look impressive against the background of white furniture.
Chests of drawers
Such products visually resemble a miniature wardrobe. Sliding doors will allow you to comfortably use furniture installed in a narrow hallway or compact room. There are only shelves inside. Door leaves are made of frosted glass or wood.
Corner
Such products always look more interesting than traditional models. The back sides of the chest of drawers are located at right angles. The shape of the facade can be varied:
- pentagonal is in greatest demand as furniture becomes a spacious storage system. Drawers are usually located in the central part, and the side sections are closed with doors or equipped with open shelves;
- triangular is not very popular because it is less spacious. Traditional filling - drawers or shelves behind the doors;
- semicircular is formed by a pentagonal base and a rounded tabletop, at which it is comfortable to sit. There are drawers in the central part of the cabinet, and open shelves on the side.
Thanks to the combination of materials (wooden facades and countertops, glass doors), original and functional corner chests of drawers are obtained.
Hanging
Chests of drawers without legs are fixed on the wall. This product can only be mounted on a strong, thick wall. It is important to use hanging cabinets in small spaces. As an option - in the bathroom, in the hall of a country house or in the hallway.
On legs
The chests of drawers stand directly on the floor thanks to different types of supports. The furniture is distinguished by its solidity and solid appearance. Impressive dimensions provide functionality and spaciousness. These are the types of chests of drawers that are used to furnish living rooms and bedrooms. Products of solid size are quite bulky, so they are difficult to rearrange.
Modular
It is most convenient to install modular systems indoors. Furniture is reminiscent of a construction set - you can purchase individual elements of the system and rearrange them at your own discretion. As a rule, the depth of the cabinet corresponds to the depth of the other elements. Most often, such furniture is made from MDF.
Chest of drawers
The product is a structure consisting of closed boxes and open shelves. Such models usually do not have a solid back wall and can be used for zoning rooms.
Radial
Chests of drawers with convex fronts look unconventional. The shape of the products does not reduce their functionality, but they may cost more than their traditional rectangular counterparts.
What types are there?
There are several types of chests of drawers that can be used in the living room either individually or in combination with each other.
- A showcase is a model whose front and side parts are made of glass. Such furniture allows you to display souvenirs, photographs, decorative items, and the results of creative projects, ensuring their safety and protection from dust.
- A TV chest of drawers is one of the most popular solutions in living room interior design. Low furniture allows you to place electronics and various small items. Drawers and hinged doors go well with open shelves.
- A chest of drawers is especially irreplaceable when arranging a kitchen-living room. Doors with glass inserts make it possible to highlight the beauty of crystal and ceramics. Additional lighting can enhance this effect.
Made in the same style, these models can be combined with each other and with other cabinets in the living room. Furniture with a bright design is best used as an accent.
Colors and shades
Preference is still given to natural “woody” tones:
- Brown;
- Black;
- Grey;
- Beige;
- Red.
Indeed, in the classic version, a chest of drawers is a product made of natural wood. True, this does not at all prevent designers from deviating from the old canons and experimenting not only with dimensions, texture and functional “filling”, but also with color. Bright lacquered blue, green and yellow chests of drawers will fit well into eclecticism, fusion or retro 80s. They can become not only an original part of the interior, but also the decorative center of the room.
Sizes and shapes
Currently, there is a huge variety of models differing in size and shape.
- A narrow chest of drawers helps to decorate the interior of a modest-sized room. It saves space in cramped walk-through spaces.
- Long storage system is suitable for spacious rooms. Thanks to the ability to visually make the wall wider without hiding the volume of the room in height, such furniture fits well even into an apartment with low ceilings.
The photo shows a large white chest of drawers in the living room. A low model with a laconic design does not visually reduce the space of the room, allowing you to store a lot of things.
Several chests of drawers of different sizes can be used in one interior, as shown in the photo. The uniform style of such furniture brings integrity to the design of the living room.
- A tall chest of drawers allows you to effectively use the space of a small room or a place to the side of the window. In a spacious living room it needs to be balanced with other furniture.
- The corner model is widely used due to its functionality. Due to the complex shape of the interior space and greater depth, it is a little more difficult to organize storage in such furniture than in a rectangular model.
The compact triangular model allows you to use even a small space in the corner, as shown in the photo. This solution is suitable for cramped living rooms.
Chest of drawers in the living room: materials for making structures
For the manufacture of modern furniture, various materials are used, on which the properties of the structures depend. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the choice of the appropriate option with all seriousness. The main materials used to create chests of drawers:
- tree;
- plastic;
- glass;
- chipboard;
- MDF.
Chests of drawers made of natural wood are considered the ideal decoration for any room.
Tree. Most people prefer to purchase just such furniture. Wooden chests of drawers are highly durable. Various tree species are used to make these structures. Some of them have a very high cost, as they are considered rare (mahogany, cherry). Natural wood has high environmental qualities, a long service life and a presentable appearance.
Note! Most often, such designs are not painted in unnatural colors and are classics. Chests of drawers in the living room are coated with varnish or any other protective compound to increase their service life. This type of furniture is best suited for the living room.
A chest of drawers in the living room can be made from different materials
Plastic. Cabinet furniture made from polymer materials has an affordable price. The flexibility of this material allows us to produce original and stylish chests of drawers for the living room. Plastic structures look best in rooms decorated in modern styles (high-tech, minimalism, etc.). The variety of colors and shapes is also an advantage of polymer furniture. One of the disadvantages is the not very long service life.
Glass. This material is very beautiful and original. The use of glass allows you to obtain truly stylish and unusual interior elements. For the manufacture of such products, it is customary to use durable glass that has undergone a tempering procedure. It is resistant to mechanical stress and, as a rule, has a long service life.
To protect against various negative factors, the living room chest of drawers is coated with varnish or other protective compounds.
Dressers can be made entirely of glass material or partially. The second option takes into account the presence of glass doors, behind which dishes or small objects that decorate the interior are often placed. A chest of drawers with glass for dishes in the living room looks very beautiful. To evaluate its advantages, it is recommended to study photographs of different models of similar structures.
Chipboard. This material is easily accessible and inexpensive, so various pieces of furniture, including chests of drawers, are actively made from it. However, the disadvantage of chipboard is its low quality. Furniture made from this material is not durable and wear-resistant, so its service life rarely exceeds 5 years.
MDF. Structures made from MDF are more durable and wear-resistant than their counterparts made from compressed chips. This material makes stylish chests of drawers for the living room in a modern style. Photos confirm this fact. The advantage of this material is that it is resistant to moisture. This is especially true for sheets that are varnished.
For the production of chests of drawers, fiberboard, MDF, metal, natural or artificial stone can be used
What to put on the chest of drawers?
Vases with flowers, figurines, souvenirs from travel, frames with family photographs or pots with plants - all this can be used to decorate a chest of drawers. Bright objects can enliven a pastel-colored living room.
To avoid diversity, it is necessary to select decorative elements that are compatible in style and color with each other and that suit the mood of the room’s decor.
A great idea would be to place an aquarium on a chest of drawers located in the back of the living room. In this case, you should discard other decorative items.
When choosing a design, it is important not to overload the environment. Some elements can be placed on the surface, and paintings, mirrors or clocks can be hung above it.
Books, a table lamp, and plants are placed on the chest of drawers. The photo on the left shows how well these items can be combined with each other and with the furnishings in style, color and simplicity of lines.
Vertical and horizontal chest of drawers
A vertical chest of drawers , even in a small room, will not take up much space, and equipped with a large number of drawers, it will remain functional and roomy. A vertical chest of drawers will not be visually overloaded. Can be used to store underwear, documents or accessories.
The horizontal chest of drawers has a large top, so you can place more decorative items and even a TV on it. Its generally large capacity makes it ideal as a bedroom chest of drawers.
How can you decorate?
A chest of drawers helps create a unique interior if you use your imagination, decorate it yourself, or entrust the work to a professional.
- Using acrylic paints you can transform the color or paint.
- Using masking tape allows you to combine several shades of paint and create simple geometric patterns.
- Stencils open up endless decorating possibilities.
- The wood carving technique helps create unique furniture that will be passed on from generation to generation.
Existing interior items can be transformed with the help of handles, which can be purchased separately. Ceramic, glass or metal handles can emphasize the atmosphere of the room and become an expressive detail of the interior. It is not necessary that they be the same - products of different shapes, made in the same color scheme, will look attractive. This is also typical for handles that are united in shape, but differ in texture and color.
An original chest of drawers with colored drawers and different handles will not go unnoticed. In order not to overload the living room, when choosing textiles and decor, it is better to give preference to plain products or things with simple patterns.
Exquisite Beauty
Photo: idfdesign.com
If you want to choose a classic but fashionable chest of drawers for your bedroom, choose the VENERE model, the concept of which follows the canons of style and beauty. Smooth shape, luxury fittings, artistic carvings - all the details of this chest of drawers are imbued with sophistication, but not at the expense of functionality and practicality. The frame and drawers are made of multi-layer poplar plywood with a walnut veneer finish. This material is dense, wear-resistant and durable, so you can store many things in this chest of drawers without the risk of deformation of the structure.
Modern ideas in the interior
The design of modern living rooms opens up wide possibilities for choosing storage systems. Simple forms are a win-win solution for arranging furnishings in loft, modern or Scandinavian styles. When placed together, chests of drawers look like one piece, providing a functional storage system.
A model with a mirror can serve as a dressing table. A table lamp or interior lighting will attract the eye, highlighting the beauty of decorative elements with the help of lighting.
For an always relevant classic, it is better to choose a chest of drawers that combines smooth lines and voluminous decor.
How to choose the color of a chest of drawers for the bedroom
The shade of the cabinet depends on the overall style of the bedroom, the color scheme of the walls, the shade of the rest of the furniture in the room, the size of the room and lighting.
For the bedroom, calm, pastel shades are best suited. Bright, flashy colors are not recommended. Everything in the relaxation room should create a feeling of peace.
Features of wall cabinets
Despite the fact that they are bulky, such furniture has always been highly functional. And today, a well-thought-out furniture design allows you to store not only a huge amount of things, but also install a TV, speaker system, etc.
Modern walls for living rooms are presented in a wide range, from price, size, to color - there are no restrictions, there is something for every taste.
A correctly selected model will not only become an additional decoration of the living room interior and sometimes a good bright accent in the room’s decor, but it can also visually correct the geometry of the living room.
Tip: Before purchasing a wall, determine the necessary functionality that the cabinet should serve.
