A dresser or chest are very versatile pieces of furniture that provide style along with storage and every bachelor pad needs one. Let’s discuss 5 tips on how to buy a dresser or chest after the break…
The Difference Between A Dresser and Chest
There is a difference between the two, both are used to place clothes and other items in a set of drawers. A dresser is wide and short, while a chest is narrow and tall. When choosing to buy either consider the space in the room, if you’re tight on space I recommend a chest. Most traditional dressers are bulky and can overwhelm a small space.
The Different Types of Dressers and Chests
Bachelor’s Chest
A bachelor’s chest is a small, narrow chest with three to four drawers and is perfect for a single guy with limited clothing storage needs. Bachelor’s chests are sometimes small enough to be used as nightstands.
Gentleman’s Chest
A gentleman’s chest gets its name from its tall cabinet section, which can be used to hang suit jackets, dress pants, ties, and more. Some cabinets have rods for hanging clothes, while others have built-in shelves instead.
Vertical Chest
A standard chest is known as a vertical chest that is a tall and narrow storage piece. If your bedroom is on the small side, this type of chest is an ideal option.
Double Dresser
A double dresser is a wide dresser made up of double columns of wide, spacious drawers. This dresser is the perfect option in a large room and looks awesome with a mirror placed on top.
Horizontal Dresser
Also known as a standard dresser, a horizontal dresser usually consists of two to three rows of long, wide drawers and sometimes a top row of multiple smaller drawers.
5 Tips On How To Buy A Dresser or Chest
When you buy a dresser or chest look at it as an investment because it is a bedroom stable, but of course, it’s rules to buy one.
- Don’t skip on the quality of the wood or leather.
- See how deep the drawers are
- Push and knock on the inside of the drawers, if they seem flimsy don’t buy it
- Check out the finishing and details on it
- Make sure the design will flow with the room you will be placing it in
Other Areas To Place A Chest or Dresser
Dressers or chests don’t have to just be placed in the bedroom they can also be placed in the following:
- Dining room, instead of a china cabinet. This is a great option to place extra plates, eating utensils, or drinking glasses in the drawers discreetly.
- Entryway, instead of a console. You can style it on top like a console and place extra blankets, books or other knick- knacks in the drawers.
- Front of your bed, instead of a bench or ottomans. This will only look good if you have a really high bed and a large room.
- Behind a sofa, instead of a sofa table. If the back of your sofa is exposed when you walk into the living room.
