7,376 Dressers and Chests

What size bedroom dresser should I buy?

Even though you want to have plenty of space for clothing and accessories, you also want to be able to move around your bedroom. If you have a specific dresser in mind, take measurements and map out where it might go. Consider not only the footprint the dresser will take up, but the space surrounding it that you’ll need to open cabinets and drawers. Also think about the the type of items you’ll be storing and what sort of configuration might work best — do you need a three-drawer dresser or a six-drawer chest? Would you rather have lots of shallow drawers in a lingerie chest, or a few deeper drawers for bulkier items? Do you want a cabinet where you can hang things, or maybe a combination of all of the above? Whatever you do, don’t try to cram oversized bedroom dressers into tiny spaces — it’s not worth the hassle of constantly maneuvering around them.

What style dresser should I buy?

If you want to ensure you bedroom has a consistent style, take a look at what you already own and try to coordinate either materials, colors or both when you shop for new dressers. If you don’t want too much of that matchy-matchy look, you can always buy contrasting pieces that complement one another, but avoid clashing wood stains or colors. For a contemporary look, try industrial bedroom dressers, which mix both metal and wood materials, or go all metal or mirrored. If you like traditional, try an ornate wood dresser or chest in darker wood stains, or find some unique antique or vintage pieces.

What’s the difference between dressers and chests?

A chest is a tall vertical stack of drawers, often referred to as a chest of drawers, while a dresser is a wide, lower profile set of drawers. One might be better than another, depending on your needs and available space. The layout of your room will likely dictate your whether you should be shopping for a chest or dresser — if you lack floor space, a tall narrow chest of drawers will take advantage of height, while dressers may be better suited for those with open wall space and the desire for more useable surface atop the furniture.