3 Chests of Drawers

How do I choose my chest of drawers and wardrobe?

Chests of drawers and wardrobes come in all shapes and sizes, but you don’t want to over clutter so consider how to maintain easy movement around your bedroom. If you are blessed with a luxurious large bedroom then you can go to town and opt for a mix of different sized chests to suit you different types of clothing from a narrow tallboy for small personal items to a wide 6-drawer chest for folded clothes. Wardrobes should be tall enough for you to hang you longest item of clothing and wide enough that you don’t need to squeeze all your clothing in. Freestanding wardrobes are available in all widths so decide whether you want a double, tripe or even 4-door wardrobe to meet your needs. If your floor space is limited, it’s a good idea to utilise vertical space; floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with built in clothes storage solutions will offer the most storage. If you don’t have room for a large chest of drawers and a wardrobe, a happy medium might be found in pairing a narrow chest of drawers with a three door wardrobe containing additional shelving or drawers. A good idea to further maximise floor space is choose sliding wardrobe doors; if you already have fitted wardrobes and want more space, why not consider replacing wardrobe doors that swing outward with sliding doors or bi-fold doors.

What style should I choose for my chest of drawers and wardrobe?

Bedroom furniture sets are a convenient choice because they offer uniformity in design and proportions and you can typically choose your pieces flexibly from the complete furniture range. If you prefer more individual pieces of furniture, opt for a chest of drawers and wardrobe in complementary styles and finishes. For contemporary styles, the sleek lines of a mirrored wardrobe can increase the sense of space, whilst a white gloss chest of drawers will look clean and modern. The more traditionally-minded might gravitate towards wooden furniture options - oak, mahogany and pine bedroom furniture have longstanding appeal.

What should I look for when choosing dressing tables and mirrors?

Dressing tables are a luxurious but practical choice, offering a home to makeup and cosmetics, perfume bottles and jewellery boxes. You may choose a mirrored dressing table, or a piece which requires a mirror to be hung separately. A pedestal dressing table will offer plenty of storage, or for a more versatile solution why not opt for a simple console table to simply create a surface at which to work. A vintage dressing table can make a real style statement, while a minimalist black or white glass dressing table will be the perfect addition to a contemporary bedroom. When installing a mirror, it’s important to sit at the dressing table to ascertain the right height. You may wish to look at triple folding dressing table mirrors to offer angled reflections, or specially designed makeup mirrors with built-in lighting, whilst magnifying mirrors are useful for intricate application and detail. If you don’t have much room, there are small dressing tables and corner dressing tables that cater to tight spaces, or a dresser top can double as a dressing table.