Dresser for the room

Let’s start by saying that the chest of drawers is currently one of the trendiest pieces of interior furniture. We love placing elegant chests of drawers in the living room, bedroom, or hallway. Chests of drawers for teenagers’ rooms are also very popular. However, not all chests of drawers are created equal—not all interesting pieces of furniture with drawers enjoy the same level of popularity.

For several years now, the trend toward minimalism has reigned supreme, and this trend has also extended to the choice of chests of drawers for living spaces. The most fashionable chests of drawers for the living room or bedroom are those with simple shapes, clean lines, and subdued colors. Minimalism relies on basic colors such as white, warm beiges, grays, and elegant black. However, the most popular are wood tones—natural, with a distinct grain pattern. Chests of drawers made from a combination of materials, such as furniture board and metal elements, are extremely popular. This type of unique furniture blends perfectly with loft-style, modern, or eclectic interiors.

Some of the trendiest pieces of furniture right now are elegant chests of drawers with display cabinets—that is, partially glass-fronted units. These pieces are usually backlit, which gives them a unique character. Display cabinets are ideal for storing beautiful items, such as elegant wine glasses, tableware, or your favorite beverages. This type of living room furniture looks its best in aesthetically designed interiors and in living rooms that open onto the kitchen or dining room.

However, this widespread simplicity does not mean a lack of attention to detail. Subtle milling, original grooves, interesting curves, and distinctive handles give these living room chests of drawers a distinctive look and unique character. Let’s also remember that a fashionable and elegant chest of drawers is one with legs. And the legs are one of those elements that can completely transform a piece of furniture’s design. Slender and thin, geometric, or angled—each option can give living room furniture a different style, ranging from subtle elegance to bold modernity.

How do you style a chest of drawers in the living room?

Chests of drawers for the home— and especially those for the living room—not only make it easier to store items and keep things organized, but also serve a decorative purpose. Interesting decorations placed on the top effectively catch the eye and can also say a lot about the residents and their interests. However, creating an aesthetically pleasing arrangement for a chest of drawers in the living room requires a few steps.

You can create the most interesting arrangements by using items of varying heights. Combining tall vases or lamps with shorter items, such as framed photos or candles, produces truly interesting effects. This gives the living room dresser an interesting dynamic and prevents it from looking monotonous. Items with different textures and materials also look great together. Combine glass, ceramic, metal, and wooden elements to create a varied and eye-catching composition. For example, you can place a soft table runner on the top of your living room dresser and set a lantern or vase on top of it.

The decor of a dresser in a room can reflect the style and interests of the household members. By choosing decorations that are meaningful to the family, you can personalize the room’s design in a unique way. Souvenirs from trips taken together, photos from family events, or interesting works of art—such as sculptures or designer pieces—reveal a lot about the residents at first glance. Seasonal decorations are also a tried-and-true solution; you can change them depending on the time of year and upcoming holidays. Nautical themes in the summer, leaves and pumpkins in the fall, and holiday accessories in the winter—this ensures that the area around the dresser in the living room never gets boring.

Potted plants are always a good choice when styling a dresser for a room. They’ll liven up the space and bring a natural feel to the living room, as well as some soothing greenery. You can opt for a single interesting plant or create an attractive arrangement, especially if you’re decorating a large chest of drawers. In that case, choose plants of various sizes—small succulents, medium-sized ferns, or larger pothos— which together will look impressive on or next to the dresser.

When styling a dresser for a room, remember to maintain balance—don’t overdo it with decorations. Too many items can make the dresser look cluttered. Choose a few key pieces and leave enough open space so that the whole arrangement looks light and elegant.

What should I put next to the dresser?

Arranging the space around a dresser can be just as important as styling the dresser’s top. What you place above the dresser and on either side of it can highlight the character of that area—and even the entire room.

Next to a chest of drawers, we usually place other interesting pieces of furniture, such as a display cabinet, a TV stand, a bookshelf, or a second chest of drawers for the room. Ideally, all the furniture should complement each other, for example, by being part of the same living room collection. If there’s a large space between the pieces of furniture, it’s a good idea to place a larger item there, such as a designer floor lamp, which will not only serve as a stylish decorative element but also provide an additional source of light. And if you place a comfortable armchair, a pouf, or a designer chair next to the lamp, you’ll create the perfect, cozy reading nook.

Flowers are always a good choice and a tried-and-true decorative element that perfectly brightens up a space. Next to the dresser in the living room, it’s a good idea to place a large plant in a decorative pot that matches the room’s decor. Plants such as the monstera, dieffenbachia, palm, or ficus work great here—each one will make the interior cozier and fill it with natural charm.

Decorative baskets, wicker containers, and decorative boxes are practical solutions for storing blankets, pillows, or magazines. Placed next to a dresser, they add a cozy touch to the room. This arrangement works well with both a large dresser in the living room and a smaller dresser in the bedroom.

The wall above the dresser also offers plenty of space for styling. If you’re not sure what to do with it, a tried-and-true solution is to hang a large mirror there—either vertically or horizontally. The mirror can have an elegant frame that matches the rest of the room, or it can be minimalist and frameless, which will emphasize the room’s modern style. This arrangement also works wonderfully in small spaces, as the glass panel will make the room appear larger, and the reflected light will brighten the space.

And if not a mirror, then what? The wall next to the dresser is the perfect spot for a gallery of framed photos or to hang a larger painting. These elements can be placed directly above the dresser or extend beyond that area. A large, abstract print leaning against the wall also looks interesting—such an unconventional accent gives the interior an artistic character.
When arranging the space around a chest of drawers, it’s important to maintain balance—avoid cluttering the area and choose accessories that match the overall style of the interior and the needs of the household members. This way, the chest of drawers and its surroundings will form a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing whole.

Do the bedrooms have dressers?

A dresser is a piece of furniture that’s practically a must-have in the bedroom! After all, where’s the most convenient place to store underwear, belts, scarves, and other small clothing items if not in comfortable and spacious drawers? Choosing the right dresser for your bedroom depends primarily on the size of the room and the needs of your household. A large chest of drawers is the best solution for a larger bedroom or an adjoining walk-in closet. In smaller bedrooms, compact pieces or stylish tall chests of drawers with plenty of storage space work well. Keep in mind that small chests of drawers or drawer units can also be placed inside a deep closet, allowing for convenient storage of various small items.

A dresser in the bedroom can also serve additional purposes. Its top is perfect for displaying decorations, such as photos, candles, or vacation souvenirs. You can also place a TV here or set up a mini vanity with a mirror and stylish cosmetic boxes—both small and large dressers with drawers work perfectly in this arrangement.