Drawers of different depths and widths are considered an indispensable feature of the chest of drawers. And so indispensable that after some time all the pieces of furniture in which there were drawers turned into variations of a chest of drawers. And since an additional container for storing something is never superfluous, these transformers took root and began to be actively used.
Modifications in which the chest of drawers are combined with some other piece of furniture have arisen a long time ago. The first is the most famous one - a dresser-secretary. Calling an elegant antique dresser-table with drawers, made of mahogany with all the care and shine, is somehow inconvenient, but it does not change the essence.
The drawers, located in a row, began to be completed with dining tables, wardrobes, bedside tables and even beds. Today there are models in which not two, but three objects are combined. And if for the owners of large apartments, such a device seems to be a purely engineering invention, then for the owner of one small room for all occasions - the optimal way of furnishing.
Photo of a chest of drawers with side shelves
Writing
It is this modification that is the oldest and most common. In fact, any table that includes one or two drawers is already a chest of drawers.
- Traditional- but not the oldest option. Differs in stationarity: the tabletop is fixed on two or one rectangular structure with drawers. For bedrooms combined with a study, small and fairly compact models are chosen. In working rooms or separate offices, the table may be larger.
Traditionally, it is designed either in the classical style or in the constructivist style, which exactly corresponds to its purpose.
- Secretaire- the first modification of a desk with a chest of drawers that appeared. Sitting behind a chest of drawers is uncomfortable - there is no space under the countertop. The secretaire solves this problem in this way: the chest of drawers consists of two parts, where the drawers have different depths and are located, as it were, on two levels. A folding table top is mounted in front of the second level. When closed, it overlaps the row of upper drawers, and when open it forms a fairly wide and comfortable table.
The lower drawers of the secretaire chest of drawers serve as storage for things and linen, and the upper ones are used for writing utensils, notebooks, books, as well as for placing disks, headphones, flash drives, adapters, and so on. The secretaire is usually decorated in classic styles. Perfect for baroque, empire, provence or country interiors.
- Transformer- to a greater extent corresponds to this title, since it implies the possibility of changes. A hinged lid is not enough here, much more often modern models include the ability to move the tabletop, relative to the chest of drawers and installation at different angles.
When fully unfolded, the chest of drawers can take up space along the entire wall. And when you turn the tabletop at a right angle, you get a comfortable desk. The table top can be positioned over the body of the dresser, and it converts into a very compact table for one person.
The design is maintained in high-tech and constructivist styles. Often, these models are equipped with casters instead of legs.
Types of desks-chests of drawers
Transformer Secretaire Traditional
Changing
Changing table-chest of drawers, in its simplest form, is a flat surface with sides. Of course, you can swaddle a baby on a regular table, but, firstly, the sides really limit the movements of a naughty baby, and, secondly, the tables are equipped with a special soft coating. The material is selected thick enough so that the baby does not chill during the procedure, and the diaper does not crumple or slide out.
The video below shows how to create a changing table-chest of drawers with your own hands:
The most common is a folding plastic chest of drawers or even a folding board fixed to the wall. Its advantage is that the object takes up little space, the disadvantage is that the service life is exhausted for several months.
- Chest of drawers- refers to stationary items. In addition to a table top with sides and a covering, it is equipped with a lot of drawers, in which it is convenient to place the entire children's household - from dishes to diapers and blankets. Of course, the chest of drawers takes up more space, but it has been used for many years. The cover is simply removed, and the curly sides do not diminish its attractiveness at all.
Chest of drawers changing table is made of wood, MDF, laminated chipboard. The colors are either pastel or shades of white.
- No less popular option "three in one": baby cot, chest of drawers and changing table. The swaddle is usually foldable, but not required. Models are very attractive in which the possibility of increasing the bed and shuffling of drawers is assumed. Not only does this furniture literally “grow” with the child, it also represents a very comfortable play area. Furniture transformers for a children's bedroom are a successful option in all respects.
Changing table-chest of drawers in light colors
Computer
The most modern version of the product is a computer chest of drawers. In fact, this is a kind of chest of drawers with a desk, but includes some features.
- Shelf for the system unit- has quite definite, uncharacteristic of any other device, dimensions and placement. An open shelf is preferable, since in a closed section the system unit heats up and the sash will still have to be kept open.
- Pull-out keyboard tabletop- optional but very handy detail. Firstly, it allows you to use the main tabletop as a writing desk, and secondly, it is more convenient to use the keyboard if it is located not at the writing level, but below, since the brushes are not suspended.
- Countertop shape- unlike writing, when working with a computer, the elbow of the working hand does not have support on the tabletop. This is tedious, especially if you need to work with the mouse for a long time. A curved table top with a predominance of the right or left side, for right-handers and left-handers, respectively, solves this problem.
- Drawers may be different. If the chest of drawers is small, then their sizes are traditional, as for a desk. For large model sizes, you can provide a section with long drawers for clothes and linen.
Computer chest of drawers
Ease of use
Sometimes it seems that the problem of storage is no less intractable than the problem of acquisition. Especially when it comes to the workplace: after all, somewhere you need to place not only the items used at that moment, but also some kind of their supply.
Various combinations of a chest of drawers perfectly fulfill this task.
- Maximum use- a drawer, unlike a shelf, can be filled to the top, and, therefore, store more things.
- Sorting- the presence of several storage modules allows you to effectively sort items into categories and keep order.
- Convenience- the drawers in the chest of drawers can be of different sizes, especially for different things. This helps to sort objects more accurately and, for example, teach a child to keep order.
Stylish white dresser table for the bedroom
Place in the interior
A dresser appears in the bedroom not when there is a need for it, because it is always there, but when it is possible to install a piece of furniture that is not on the priority list.
The modifications described above perform additional functions and are used in cases where the bedroom is combined with another room for its intended purpose - a nursery or an office.
- A dresser-changing table is an attribute of a children's corner. While the baby is too small, he is located in the parents' bedroom, but when the child grows up, and there is an opportunity to organize his own nursery for him, he moves to the baby's bedroom. If the latter is true, then the design of the chest of drawers is selected based on the interior of the nursery and may not coincide with the design of the parents' bedroom.
If the parent's bedroom will gradually turn into a child's room, then it is advisable to fit the chest of drawers into the overall concept. Usually this furniture is made in light neutral colors, in styles close to classics or country.
- A chest of drawers in combination with a desk or computer is a sign of a study. Its compliance with the bedroom interior is required. For combined rooms, a mobile folding option is preferable. Firstly, after the end of the class, the chest of drawers takes on a more compact shape and frees up space. Secondly, it allows you to effectively fence off the sleeping area from the working area.
The décor of chests of drawers with additional functions is very diverse, so choosing a model of a certain style is not so difficult.
Even 200 years ago, the dressing table was the privilege of wealthy ladies. In modern conditions, it is a vital piece of furniture that can be a luxury only in a limited living space. But there is a way out of this situation! We have compiled a selection of various options that prove that the dressing table is not a luxury, and it will find a place in any interior, regardless of the size of the apartment.
Five unique ideas for a small room
When the room is very small, the furniture in it should be as comfortable, laconic and functional as possible. This applies not only to wardrobes or beds, but also to the dressing table. But can he perform multiple tasks at once?
1. Writing and dressing table together
Ladies' table, made in a minimalist style, may well serve as a work surface, where it is convenient to sit with a laptop or a book. If necessary, the table surface is transformed. As soon as you lift the lid, a mirror and drawers for cosmetics will open to your eyes.
2. Table in the closet
Interestingly, furniture makers have now begun to include dressing tables in bedroom sets. That is, instead of a regular wardrobe, you can choose a wardrobe with a built-in dressing table. This is very convenient, since the mirror in this design can be large. And you can immediately pick up clothes for makeup and vice versa.
3. Chest of drawers
It happens that the room is so cramped that it is physically impossible to fit a dressing table and a chest of drawers in it at once. But the designers also envisioned this and came up with a combined piece of furniture, in which it is convenient to hide underwear, accessories and cosmetics, and at the same time, use it as a ladies' table.
4. Prefabricated structure
The real salvation for a small area is the prefabricated structure. It consists of a wall mirror and a light hinged shelf or side console. Compact and cozy!
5. Table-bedside table
You can always find a compromise, even when it seems that there is no way out. In a small bedroom, you can save space and accommodate a dressing table if you use it instead of a bedside table. In this case, it is worth looking for a table with a non-standard shape. In financial terms, this option is considered more profitable than buying a table of standard sizes.
What else will help out?
A dressing table is a faithful helper for modern women. But what to do when there is very little space at home? It is easy to use space rationally with the help of corner models. They do not take up much space, but their drawers can be quite roomy. Even a small table will help to save not only square meters, but also valuable time. At the same time, the interior looks advantageous.
For the dark time of the day, it is advisable to install lamps or sconces on both sides of the mirror. They should be located above the level of the head.
You should not use shades with stained-glass windows, they will distort the shades and the make-up result may not be very successful. Better to choose white or frosted glass for your lighting fixtures.
In the modern world, such concepts as convenience and practicality are in the first place. In the age of fast technologies, a person is inclined towards minimalism in everything, saving time and space. Some things are designed to make everyday life easier for a person. One of these necessary things is a chest of drawers. It performs two such necessary functions at once: it is a convenient storage for things and at the same time a practical table.
Features and Benefits
A chest of drawers is a structure consisting of drawers, tabletops and legs (there are instances without them), which has various accessories in its configuration. The chest of drawers has a number of advantages and is one step higher than the rest of the furniture in the apartment in terms of usefulness.
The following advantages of this furniture are distinguished:
- Ability to transform. Such a thing will come in handy for owners of small apartments and houses, where every centimeter counts. It is classified as a transformer. It can be a table, a chest of drawers, and a bed at the same time. The imagination of engineers and production capabilities increase the number of offered models every year.
- The presence of a variety of boxes. It is this detail that distinguishes chests of drawers from other types of furniture.
- Possess functionality. You can store anything in them. These can be bedding, toys, various knick-knacks, clothes and shoes.
- Suitable for any space. Such furniture can be successfully used both in the kitchen and in the bedroom or living room.
- Provides maximum storage convenience. From this product, even from the farthest corners, it is easy to get the necessary thing.
Such furniture will come in handy in any room and will become a reliable assistant in keeping things for the owner of the house.
Views
The transforming chest of drawers is in great demand among buyers. Manufacturers offer a huge range of combinations of a chest of drawers with other types of furniture, for every taste of the consumer.
There are the following types of dressers:
- Transformer with a retractable tabletop - most often suitable for installation in the kitchen or dining room. It has a large fold-out lid that doubles as a dining table. When folded, the lid does not interfere with the use of the drawers of the chest of drawers. It is used as storage for various kitchen towels, household appliances, dishes. If necessary, such furniture can be easily converted into a full-fledged table;
- The dresser-bed table is a very functional and comfortable model with a turntable. It is easy to install in a bedroom, living room or nursery. In addition to a practical table, such a product can be easily laid out in a bed. For a children's room, such a product is irreplaceable. In it, it will perform its functions constantly and fully;
- Table-chest of drawers with a mirror - in such a product, the table and chest of drawers are located under the same tabletop. This model is a regular dressing table. Has several drawers for storing ladies' jewelry and cosmetics;
- Children's chest of drawers - many call it "changing table". It is acquired with the birth of a baby. This is a simple chest of drawers, which at the top of the table top has special restrictions so that the baby does not roll off the chest of drawers when changing;
- Coffee chest of drawers is a product with a built-in table, drawers and shelves. Ideal for a living room or hall.
Dimensions (edit)
In order to choose a chest of drawers for a particular room, you need to decide on its size, namely the height, width and depth of the product. Distinguish dressers small size, standard and maximum.
The smallest products include copies with only two boxes available. The minimum height of a product can be about 850 mm, length - no more than 50 cm, depth - about 30 cm. Such chests of drawers are very impractical and not very comfortable. They are designed to store small items.
A product with a height of 130 cm and more, with a length of 180 cm and a depth of 50 cm is considered standard. A piece of furniture of this size will suit any room.
The maximum size of a product can be quite unusual, therefore there are no restrictions on the volume of the product. But there are models with a height of 160 cm, a length of about 2 meters and a useful depth of 50 cm. These are non-standard sizes and are not suitable for every customer.
The sizes of the chest of drawers themselves also differ, which can be either a simple rectangular shape or an unusual one.
There are boxes:
- High and deep - for bulky items (blankets, pillows, bath towels);
- Long and deep - for small items (socks, underwear, scarves);
- Narrow and long - for small items (scarves, hats);
- Small ones - for cosmetics, jewelry.
Forms
The furniture industry offers a wide variety of shapes and types of furniture to choose from. This variety is especially typical for dressers. When buying in a store, you can see the following forms of this furniture:
- Rectangular - classic shape. Such a structure is placed either on the wall itself or along it;
- Corner - a design that saves space in the apartment. It is placed in the corner of the room and can be five-walled, trapezoidal;
- Radial - the model is a semicircle or oval. There are options for a round chest of drawers, but such a product can only be placed in the center of the room;
- Combined - is a design with various combinations of drawers and countertops. The model has the ability to transform, and the modules of the chest of drawers change places when the frame is motionless;
- Designer - this form is made according to the client's order. Designers are ready to fulfill any customer's imagination and produce a chest of drawers in the form of a musical instrument or a hat. In any case, the structure will fully fulfill its function.
Materials and colors
Considering that a chest of drawers is an unpretentious thing, the manufacturer easily experiments with materials and colors of furniture. Chest of drawers are made from the following materials:
- Wood is a natural product with a fairly high price. For furniture, walnut, oak, hornbeam, cherry, maple are used. Most often, such a product is covered only with varnish or other transparent coating that does not overlap the natural color of the tree;
- Particleboard is a popular material with an affordable price. It is stained to add beauty and sophistication to the façade. The color palette is very diverse. White furniture is especially common;
- MDF is an affordable material with high strength and durability. The multi-colored drawers in such a chest of drawers look very harmonious;
- Metal - used to make extra durable furniture. It is also used to decorate wood chests of drawers;
- Plastic is a cheap material available to any consumer. Such a product can be placed in a bathroom or in a room with high humidity. Models made of plastic are presented for every taste: they can be of delicate pastel colors, and bright, colorful ones, including those with a pattern;
- Glass is a fragile material used primarily for furnishing furniture. There are products with frosted glass top. In some models, you can find decoration in the form of stained-glass windows, inserts for decorating a chest of drawers;
- Elements made of genuine leather or rattan - such materials are used to decorate and decorate the product.
Models with beautiful photo prints on the product are in special demand at the moment. They are colorful, bright, of various themes. Such products are suitable for both the kitchen and the nursery.
Relevant today is color "chameleon"... Furniture covered with this color changes color depending on the angle of view. For example, from cherry to brown, or from red to crimson.
Aged furniture looks original. This effect is achieved using a special staining technique. Such models will decorate the living room and bedroom.
How to choose and where to deliver?
In order for the chest of drawers to delight with its presence in the house and benefit its owner for a long time, it is necessary to check the following product qualities when purchasing:
- The strength of the material, coating, the quality of the accompanying equipment and fittings;
- Silent operation of drawers;
- Absence of gaps and unnecessary gaps between the structure frame and drawers;
- Uniformity of coloring of the product, absence of irregularities, chips;
- Availability of a quality certificate from the manufacturer;
- No deformation in the product body.
Designers offer the following options for the distribution of dressers in an apartment or house:
- Products with an original design in light colors, with various inserts made of stones, metal or leather, are suitable for the hall or living room. A product with a retractable tabletop for gatherings with guests will look great indoors;
- In the bedroom or nursery, it is advisable to purchase a spacious product with many boxes for linen;
- It is worth putting a functional version with drawers and doors in the kitchen or dining room. You can store cutlery in the drawers, and dishes and kitchen towels on the shelves;
- Plastic products are suitable for the bathroom. Convenient deep drawers are useful for bath towels and bathrobes, as well as various detergents;
- A small product is purchased in the hallway or corridor for storing shoes, bags, outerwear and umbrellas.
All these components must be carefully studied before purchasing. A properly selected, high-quality and beautiful chest of drawers will adorn the entire room.
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