Long dressers in the living room interior
When deciding which furniture to use for guest rooms, buyers often unconsciously limit themselves, without considering many interesting options. One of them are long dressers: to correctly select this piece of furniture and find out if you need it, you should decide on its scope and interior specificity.
Special features
A chest of drawers is a logical development of the chest, in which things of various sizes were stored for thousands of years. The transformation took place in the XVIII century in France, when they began to break the chests into compartments, to equip them with rolling drawers. At the same time, insignificant dimensions remained a characteristic feature of this furniture. The chest of drawers was on the sidelines for a long time, it was put mainly in the bedroom. The modern approach is somewhat different: there are versions designed specifically for the living room and other rooms of the home.
The color and stylistic decision help the chest of drawers to separate visually from the rest of the furnishings, to attract people's attention to themselves, distracting them from objects and parts of the room that are not too favorable to the look.
Models
Miniature cabinets can be very different in performance: some are placed in the corner, others are equipped with mirrors, and others are intended for storing dishes or swaddling small children. There are options with a mirror, which differ in different heights and decor, made of the best varieties of wood. These are only the most obvious offers, besides which the variety of analogs of an array and modern materials are offered to the attention of the buyer.
Sometimes it is better not to take a completely finished product, but to make it individually tailored to your needs.
Many modern designs are suitable for placing TVs better than special walls. However, they take up much less space. The oblong surface and a number of rolled out drawers allow you to fit a lot of things into a chest of drawers, so many people like such products. If your TV is plasma, it is easy to buy a chest of drawers, equipped with a mobile platform for it. So expensive equipment can be used only as needed, and the rest of the time it will not take up space, accumulating dust. There is also no risk of accidental damage to the equipment from active children or curious animals.
Tips for choosing
Large dressers with mirrors are convenient for the fair sex. However, not only it is important for them to keep fit and evaluate the appearance before leaving home. Mirrors in the hall make the room wider and visually more pleasant. Choosing a suitable option for yourself, focus on the cost and the main structural material.
Consider the properties of different types of wood, types of accessories, their functionality, reliability.
Low long chest of drawers at an affordable price often made of chipboard or MDF. If you want to buy solid wood furniture, you have to pay a large amount. Decisive considerations when choosing - the material possibilities and the size of a particular living room. A product of small height is more practical than a large one: you can use it as an improvised seat with the cushions.
White long chests are considered to be classic: it is a psychologically neutral color, and it is harmoniously part of the most diverse style directions.
Choosing the material of the product, be guided by the dominant style: it will be clear if the choice of inexpensive plastic is justified. Furniture with glass helps to arrange souvenirs, figurines, photographs and other decorative objects in sight, at the same time completely protecting them from dust.
It is recommended to choose options with tempered glass: it is more reliable, and if it breaks, there is less risk of injury.
Behind the glass surface there is a place for books and small household items.
Chest of drawers with additional shelves a lot. If you do not want the room to appear visually cluttered, you should choose a transforming model. For low and long storages, it is advisable to use bolted aluminum legs or composite materials.
Stylish chests of natural wood become more beautiful if they are supplemented with carved elements and metal inserts. The use of such decorations should match the style of your living room, in case of doubt it is better to consult with the designer. Snack chests with built-in refrigeration equipment for storing perishable foods will cost significantly more than ordinary ones.If the set includes chairs combined with furniture, you can use the dresser as an improvised desk.
How to make a dresser with your own hands, see below.