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History of the chest of drawers
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How to calculate the size
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Gosque for the room
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Bedroom
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Living room
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Children’s
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Hallway
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Bathroom
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Material for making a chest of drawers
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Additional functions of the chest of drawers
Today, the chests of drawers are again in fashion, in the catalogs of furniture stores there are many pretty models that successfully replace obsolete walls in the living room.
Green chest of drawers in the corridor of a wooden house
History of the chest of drawers
The chest of drawers is “convenient and light”, that is how the French word “Commode” sounds in translation. In a chest of drawers close to the modern appearance appeared in the interiors of the 18th century, and a prototype served as a clothing chest. First, shelves were attached in the chest, and then put it on the legs. Gradually, drawers appeared in the chest of drawers, which were more convenient than the shelves and eventually replaced them completely.
Stylization of a chest of drawers under a chest
Gosque in the style of Provence
How to calculate the size
The chest of drawers has standard dimensions – 130*180*50, this is considered optimal parameters, but in modern furniture stores there are models of different sizes.
In order not to make a mistake with the dimensions of future furniture, it is necessary to make measurements taking into account all the advanced parts and convenience when moving around the room.
Important: it is not recommended to purchase a model completely corresponding to the size of the measured place for it, the chest of drawers should always be slightly smaller.
The classic shape of the chest of drawers in the form of a square or rectangle, but non -standard versions are also found, for example, in the FOR of the Ellipse, a semicircle, etc.
A chest of drawers with an open and closed storage system
Gosque for the room
The chests of drawers in different rooms look differently both externally and in functionality.
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Bedroom
In the room for sleeping and rest, the chests of drawers serves as a place to store linen or as a toilet table. In the second case, a mirror is placed on it or a chest of drawers is fixed above the countertop.
Harmonious steam: small and large chest of drawers in the bedroom
The chest of drawers in the bedroom, located in wear and tear and equipped with a soft top, is converted into a kind of banquet with a storage system.
A wide and high chest of drawers will completely replace a wardrobe, but without a separation for outerwear. In some versions, the bed is connected to the chest of drawers, forming a compact recreation area.
Gosque with the function of the toilet table
Small chests of drawers are installed near the bed, replacing the bedside table.
White chest of drawers is part of the bed
Boom-banquet in the blue of the bed
Living room
Burning 3-4 meter walls today replace lighter structures or put a chest of drawers. The variety of the model range allows you to choose the desired piece of furniture, depending on how it is supposed to be used.
The chest of drawers distinguishes the territory between the living room and the dining room
Tip: When using a chest of drawers, it is recommended to cover the countertop with transparent glass as a stand for a vase or coffee table.
In the living room, the chest of drawers are placed opposite the sofa, or in the corner. The chest of drawers is also used as a stand for the TV.
Original chest of drawers – TV stand
According to the principle of the headboard or armrest, the chests of drawers are attached to the posterior or side wall of the sofa. With the help of a chest of drawers, the territory is zoned, dividing it into functional parts.
By equipping the upper part of the retractable bar, you can use the chest of drawers as a workplace.
Desktop + chest
A chest of drawers is an excellent landfill for art idi
Children’s
It is difficult to overestimate the value of the chest of drawers in the children’s room, because you can place many things in it: from toys to bedding and clothes.
Important: if children use furniture independently, you need to attach the chest of drawers to the wall or floor in order to security purposes.
In children and game rooms, plastic narrow chests of toys and other little things with a bright design are in demand.
Bright spacious chest of drawers in a nursery
Plastic chest of drawers for a children’s room
Hallway
The chest of drawers in the hallway is a necessary and functional thing, but only if there is a place for it. Small models are used to store shoes and accessories, and the upper drawers are indispensable for folding trifles.
A mirror is installed in the corridor on the chest of drawers, endowing it with the function of the toilet table.
Graceful chest of drawers in the hallway with a mirror
A chest of drawers in the hallway
Bathroom
You can put a chest of drawers in the bathroom if the bathroom is quite spacious, and small rooms are installed a cabinet or hinged cabinets.
The optimal place for a chest of drawers is under the washbasin, sometimes one or two shells are built into it. Lengiving boxes are used to store accessories, bath textiles, household chemicals, etc.
Chest of drawers in the bathroom
There are universal models of chests of drawers in the bathroom, where a washbasin and even a stylish car are built into furniture.
In the laundry dressers, they are used as underwear baskets, a dryer, dishwasher, drying or ironing board are built into furniture.
Plastic chest of drawers in the bathroom
Ideas for a chest of drawers
The chest of drawers in small kitchens is practically not found, its presence is justified only when combining the cuisine with the living room or dining room.
Material for making a chest of drawers
Initially, chests of drawers were made of wood, but modern furniture production stepped on, and today there are models made of plastic, MDF and even stone.
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Wood is a traditional material, products from it belong to the middle and high price category. The durability of furniture depends on the quality of wood processing. There are combined versions, for example, a case made of inexpensive wood, and facades made of valuable rocks or veneered. Wooden chests of drawers are covered with varnish or paint, which allows you to regularly update the appearance, prolonging the service life of the product.
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MDF and chipboard – chests of pressed shavings are budgetary, while the MDF is safe for health, while in the production of chipboard they use glue based on formaldehyde. The plates are glued with a film that imitates wood, stone and other structures, which allows you to choose the product for the interior.
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Plastic, metal, glass – these materials in the manufacture of chests of drawers are used in full or partially. Plastic models are relevant in a children’s or bathroom, due to ease of care and moisture resistance.
See also: How to choose a cabinet for clothes: Basic rules, designer advice
Wooden chest of drawers
MDF chest of drawers in Hi-Tech style
White chest of drawers in a modern living room
Before buying a chest of drawers, it is necessary to make sure as accessories, since the life of the piece of furniture and its functionality depend on this.
Important: when choosing, pay attention to the back wall, on which the main load on the chest of drawers accounts.
A chest of drawers with an organizer for underwear
There are no trifles in the chests of drawers, because the characteristics of the legs that are static, telescopic and in the form of wheels are also important.
Additional functions of the chest of drawers
The chest of drawers in the children’s room performs an important function of a changing table. It can be with a wide countertop or with a retractable shelf, where it is convenient to put a baby for dressing up and performing hygiene procedures.
Standard dimensions of a changing chest of drawers are 100*50*90, while the height is chosen in accordance with the growth of mother or nanny, as an option – to buy a chest of drawers with adjusting legs.
White chest of drawers
Children’s chests of drawers with a place for swaddling is equipped with high sides and acquire a removable pat.
Important: the main requirement for a children’s chest of drawers is stability and reliability.
A chest of drawers with a swaddling can be equipped with two or three drawers for children’s dowry, as well as small boxes for small accessories and children’s cosmetics.
Matracia with a swaddling mattress
The basic requirements for the chest of drawers include:
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Board height – 5 cm
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mattress with an anti -slip surface and mounts
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seat belts
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Lack of defects (chips, scratches, cracks).
If the chest of drawers is supposed to be used in the future, you choose models with a removable mattress or lining.
Children’s chest of drawers with a removable swimmer
An interesting option is a chest of drawers with a descending countertop transforming into a desk.
Mosquito transformer
Materials for the manufacture of a chest of drawers must undergo certification and meet hygienic standards.
It is not difficult to choose a chest of drawers if you determine its functionality in advance, destination and stylistics.
White chest of drawers
Classic chest of drawers in the living room
