The chiffonier or chest of drawers is a must-have piece of furniture for the bedroom

A chest, chest of drawers, and chiffonier are all labels for a piece of furniture that is ideal for storing many clothes and accessories, complementing the function of a wardrobe.

It is suitable for keeping leggings, jackets, and any piece of clothing that doesn’t need to be hung on a hanger. A sleek chest of drawers can add beauty to your bedroom, especially if it has built-in cabinets and a few other pieces of furniture. The top of the dresser is a great place to display photos, or some small dishes for your jewelry, keys,…

Tips before buying a chiffonier

Tips before buying a chiffonier

Here are factors to consider, including: Size, style, and material when choosing a chiffonier to meet your storage needs.

Size

Size

Before buying a chiffonier, you should measure the floor space available for it and make sure you have enough room to walk around it without bumping into corners. If you have a small bedroom, look for a long, slim chiffonier that doesn’t protrude too far from the wall.

However, even the stated size of the piece of furniture will provide plenty of storage space. In children’s bedrooms, pay attention to the height at which each chiffonier should be, so that little ones can comfortably reach the top drawer. A lower set of drawers will be easier to reach and less likely to tip over if your child decides to climb on them.

Features

There are distinctive chiffonier designs, including: Those with wheels to make it easy to move when cleaning the bedroom, or with a glass top to keep it from scratching or staining. Look for chiffoniers with sliding drawers (the drawers can be opened and closed effortlessly, or those with a self-closing mechanism), which ensures ease of use.

Traditionally, a chiffonier consists of several drawers (at least three). The drawers come in different sizes: Wide drawers that span the entire width of the chest of drawers, two drawers per row, or three or more drawers per row. In general, the top drawers are shallower and the bottom drawers are deeper.

It is also possible to find a chiffonier that combines open shelves at the top, with two or three drawers at the bottom, to give a modern twist to a timeless staple. The shelves can be complemented with baskets or decorative boxes.

Style

Style

The chiffonieris meant to follow the other pieces of furniture in the bedroom, or it can become the centerpiece of the space. Therefore, the designs range from traditional to contemporary. A reference to the chiffonier may be loaded with carved drawers, with wood inlay or carved wood, or belong to Scandinavian, retro, or industrial style…

Material of manufacture

There are a lot of different materials to choose from, such as: Solid wood and plywood. Hardwood is a little more expensive, but it will last longer. There’s also plastic (thick, opaque, colored, patterned…), and metal (legs, frame). You’ll also need to decide how to open and close your drawers: Handles, grooves, pull cords, or push-open (smooth surface).

How to decorate the top of a chiffonier?

Chiffoniera with a plant-laden surface

It’s attractive to equip a chiffonier with a mirror, a table lamp, houseplants, flowers, a jewelry tray, and a scented candle, which adds color, texture, and an organic quality.

Add to that, lavender or jasmine plants have another benefit; their strong scent is said to provide a deeper, more restful sleep. In general, choosing accessories of varying sizes creates more interest and allows your eye to easily see all the items on display.