Purpose
Only at first glance does this “box on legs” seem like a very primitive piece of furniture. If you carefully look at the photos of chests of drawers for the living room, you will be amazed at the variety of designs. This diversity in turn contributes to functionality:
- Firstly, depending on its design, a chest of drawers can accommodate a variety of things, which means it can be useful to many family members;
- Secondly, the product serves as a good support for accessories (in particular, we are talking about a tabletop);
- Thirdly, with proper placement, thematic furniture takes up a minimum of space;
- Fourthly, the chest of drawers itself serves as a furniture accessory that decorates the interior (especially in classic styles);
- Fifthly, using a chest of drawers you can divide the space into zones.
Therefore, the importance of the chest of drawers is difficult to overestimate. And if it is installed inside the living room, then the topic of its choice must be analyzed sequentially so that the finished project pleases with its appearance and operation.
Design and material of manufacture
A chest of drawers in the interior is a universal piece of furniture that is suitable for almost any room. Most often it is placed near the wall.
Differing in appearance and color, they have a number of features:
- a system of drawers that can be equipped with locks;
- table top;
- installed on legs;
- It is possible to have hinged doors.
- wide and squat;
- tall and narrow chests of drawers.
The legs of a classic cabinet of this kind are often bent or carved in accordance with the style. Sometimes they are stylized externally to resemble the paws of an animal and tinted with gold.
Externally they can be:
Classic chests of drawers are made only from solid wood: cherry, walnut, etc. The traditional approach is considered the most expensive and beautiful due to the natural structure of wood and the skilled work of craftsmen who create aristocratic models. The fittings are of high quality, may be aged, but always reliable and expensive.
Various heights, widths and depths are acceptable. This makes it possible to select a model for a specific room and a specific purpose. Due to the specifics of manufacturing, it is possible to use the useful volume completely. This is facilitated by a system of drawers. According to their purpose, wooden chests of drawers can combine the function of storing items with the active use of the tabletop as a cabinet or additional table.
An important practical feature of using such furniture is its versatility and the ability to be used in almost any room: bedroom, living room, nursery, etc.
Compound
With the advancement of furniture manufacturing technologies, modern materials have replaced traditional ones. Therefore, modern chests of drawers for the living room can be purchased by the target audience with average and below average purchasing power.
As for the composition, now for a thematic piece of furniture it is:
- Solid wood;
- Chipboard;
- Fiberboard (MDF);
- Plastic profile.
If the array is untreated or varnished, then chipboard and MDF are finished with veneer to better imitate traditional material, and plastic is laminated.
And don’t forget about the interior space of the chest of drawers and shelves. In modern models, they are assembled mainly from artificial materials and provide empty openings to allow things to be ventilated. However, corresponding channels often exist in traditional designs.
Chest of drawers in a classic interior
First line indentation
Originating from the end of the 17th century, the chest of drawers appeared by modernizing an ordinary chest and became an integral part of the classic interior. Classic chests of drawers are made only from solid wood using traditional technologies.
Popular color options include:
Tabletop
In addition to the supporting frame, chests of drawers in the living room in a modern and classic style have a tabletop, which in turn also serves as a supporting base if you place various objects on it. The tabletop itself is made of the following materials:
- Solid forest area;
- A natural stone;
- Fake diamond;
- Strained glass.
There are models with tabletops covered in leather. Moreover, the tabletops themselves can be opened in a folding manner - from bottom to top.
Models and types of chests of drawers
Modern furniture options make it possible to choose the most suitable model for the living room. Main features of chests of drawers:
- spaciousness - they can fit no less things than a closet;
- do not take up much space and look compact;
- the furniture is convenient to use;
- a large selection of models allows you to equip any room;
- The upper tabletop serves as a table.
Below is a list of popular models that are most often found in the living room.
Angular
A good option for a small living room would be a corner chest of drawers. Its height is no more than 1 m, but the design is very spacious. The product is made in the form of a diamond, when the front part protrudes into the middle. A corner chest of drawers for the living room, made in the shape of an open book, with two parts facing each other, looks no less aesthetically pleasing.
Straight
This is a classic version of furniture, which is complemented by retractable and vertical drawers. Long chests of drawers in the living room in a modern style are equipped with additional shelves and doors on the sides. The design of the straight model implies the presence of large and spacious compartments in the lower part and small, low upper drawers.
Modular
A modular model would be an advantageous design solution for a spacious room. This design consists of 2-3 modules, which are very easily rearranged and combined with each other. Such long chests of drawers imply the presence of a cabinet with cabinets and drawers, as well as shelving. The base can be equipped with wheels at the bottom, making it convenient to move the structure around the room.
Wall
This is a stylish option for medium-sized cabinet furniture. The wall-mounted model is made without legs; the entire main part is attached to the wall using fasteners. During installation, special attention should be paid to the fastening system if heavy items will be stored here. It is easy to care for the structure, as it is not difficult to wipe the floor from dust.
With a mirror
A chest of drawers with a mirror would be a beautiful option for the living room. To a greater extent, the product plays an aesthetic rather than a functional role. Thanks to the presence of a mirror, it will be possible to visually enlarge the room. The product is suitable for storing dishes, tablecloths and cutlery. Models with a mirror, made in white or in the shape of a fireplace, look elegant. The upper tabletop can be decorated with flowers or figurines if desired.
Dimensions
Before choosing a chest of drawers for the living room, it is important to imagine the interior of the latter in its finished form. This will allow you to find out the required dimensions of the chest of drawers by calculating the free area of the room itself.
Also, the size of the chest of drawers is determined depending on the volume of things that will have to be stored inside it. The volume, in turn, is determined by the number of users of the chest of drawers. Long chests of drawers in the living room create a base for a home theater or electric fireplace.
Form
Although the size of the chest of drawers is of great importance, you should not lose sight of its shape. Moreover, the corresponding parameter affects the style, dimensions, capacity and suitability for location in a certain location. The shape of the chest of drawers is:
- Rectangular;
- Square;
- L-shaped;
- Radial (semicircular).
Some models, such as a corner chest of drawers for the living room, can be freely built into a corner. True, such designs are mainly suitable for storing clothes. But rectangular and square counterparts often come with display windows and a bar.
A radius chest of drawers is a massive and luxurious analogue of a rectangular design. It is imperative to place several accessories on its tabletop.
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Style variety
The style of a chest of drawers is affected by its shape, composition and fittings. If the latter is not on the outside (the surface of the facade is completely smooth), then the chest of drawers corresponds to minimalism. Basically, such designs are straight and made of artificial materials.
The conservative chest of drawers is distinguished by its wooden composition and metal handles. If the facade is brown and textured, and the handles have patterns, then the thematic product is completely suitable for the European styles of the Renaissance. They also give out a classic chest of drawers:
- Visor;
- Curved legs;
- Hinged doors with display cases;
- External hinges.
Curved legs are often found on Baroque chests of drawers. If there are shelves above the tabletop, then the product can be considered a secretary. A display chest for the living room with a massive table top is an original sideboard.
Colors and decor
The most suitable color scheme for creating classic chests of drawers is natural, natural shades. Products made from natural wood are not usually painted in bright colors, as this will hide the natural beauty and texture of the surface. A mahogany chest of drawers will add solidity to the office. Delicate, soft shades of aspen are more suitable for the living room. You can create a festive mood using a rich beech chest of drawers. In spacious rooms, dark furniture looks good, for example, the colors of amber oak, wenge, mahogany, and walnut. Chests of drawers made in two contrasting shades are popular. Most often, manufacturers offer a combination of a dark body and a light facade of doors and drawers.
Features of chests of drawers in wenge color, combination with interior design
In bedrooms, furniture is selected based on the overall color scheme. A light classic chest of drawers is most preferable. The shade should create a comfortable feeling and encourage relaxation. Popular colors are white, ivory, champagne, milky oak, Tanzau maple. It is not recommended to install models of dark, saturated colors in children's rooms. Preference is given to light shades of oak and aspen.
The following are used as decoration:
- wood carving;
- floral prints;
- forging;
- glass finishing;
- veneer inserts;
- coloring, varnishing.
A classic interior is characterized by moderate decor. Baguette frames, an abundance of gilding, carved elements, stucco molding - all this is more suitable for the Empire and Baroque styles.
When choosing a chest of drawers as furniture for storing things, you should give preference to models that have maximum functionality and practicality. The material used is also important; the highest quality products are made from natural wood. When choosing laminated chipboard, you should definitely check the quality certificate; the material should not contain toxic impurities. Floor or hanging, narrow or wide - the chest of drawers will be the best solution for decorating a room in a classic style.
Decor
The chest of drawers is designed using a tabletop or display case. Through the latter, the following emerge beautifully:
- Wine glass;
- Small decorative utensils;
- Wine bottles;
- Books.
But on the tabletop you should definitely place a table lamp, a photo frame or a vase of flowers. The exception is long and large chests of drawers for the living room, which are more suitable for installing a home theater.
The chest of drawers is also decorated with accessories hanging on the wall above it - clocks and paintings. Moreover, small paintings can come in multiple quantities. This technique may not be followed if you need to maintain maximum space in the living room, even visually.
For the living room
First line indent
The choice of any piece of furniture should be approached responsibly, and even more so in the case of a classic interior. It is in the living room, where guests are received, that a properly selected interior is especially important.
In a room where business partners are received and friends meet, classic chest of drawers furniture should play its role. Sometimes it is used for zoning a room, and may not even be located along the wall. Watches, figurines, photographs and memorable souvenirs will look good on it.
In a classic-style living room interior, a chest of drawers will look best when not squeezed by bulky furniture. It can stand freely between two chairs or have sconces on both sides, for example. If its height is low, it can play the role of a coffee table. And above the chest of drawers a mirror, a picture or a TV panel will find its place.
Often, chests of drawers for the living room have a rectangular shape and a rather strict appearance that will easily fit into the interior. Refinement and elegance are emphasized by the texture of precious wood. At the same time, functionality is maintained - you can store, for example, photographs, board games, tablecloths, etc. in it.
Exploitation
With high-quality manufacturing and minimal loads, the chest of drawers will last for decades. Modern models with plastic fittings, unfortunately, cannot boast of such a service life. But they are accessible and have convenient drawers.
On the other hand, if the fittings wear out, it is difficult to select parts for a specific model. And if they are selected, it is sometimes difficult to embed them into an already worn-out profile. Therefore, wear is easier to prevent than to eliminate. Furniture makers recommend:
- Load the product moderately with different things;
- Disassemble the structure and move it from place to place as little as possible;
- Periodically wipe the chest of drawers with a slightly damp soft cloth (the use of cleaning agents is prohibited, as their effect on the composition of the furniture cannot be predicted);
- Carefully open doors and other moving elements;
- Place only clean items in departments;
- Ventilate the interior space so that the profile does not swell.
The last point is especially important to observe so that chests of drawers in the living room with glass doors do not accumulate moisture, due to which the glazing becomes covered with condensation.
If the hinges and guides are made of metal, then it is recommended to wipe them once a year (in spring) with a rag moistened with a special solution for fittings. Usually this product is prepared on the basis of synthetic oil with stabilizers.
It is better to wipe metal fittings, including handles, with a dry cloth. True, in modern chests of drawers the metal is covered with a transparent protective layer that prevents corrosion.
The skin also does not welcome overhydration, because... is a natural material. It is better to impregnate it with an expensive water-repellent agent for leather shoes.
Dimensions of chests of drawers for the living room
You can choose a product for the hall that is made not only from various materials, but also of any size. When searching for furniture, you should consider the size of the living room and the style in which the room is decorated. Chests of drawers with large dimensions will fit perfectly into a spacious room, but for a small room it is worth choosing compact models.
Long
The category of long chests of drawers includes designs in which the length is greater than the width. The standard sizes of long structures are 120 and 150 cm in length. Preference is most often given to such models in cases where the upper part of the wall needs to be left free. Very often the tabletop is used here as a TV stand.
Narrow
This model will fit perfectly into the design of a living room of any size; it is especially convenient to use a chest of drawers in a small room. With the help of the product you will be able to restore order in the room and put all the small items in one place. Narrow furniture is more suitable for storing documents, dishes or photographs than clothes. An ideal alternative to a sideboard would be a display chest with glass doors, where it is convenient to store dishes.
High
An excellent alternative to a closet would be tall chests of drawers for placement in the living room, the average height of which is 1.5 m. Here you can place everything you need: from documents to clothes. The presence of small drawers is suitable for storing hosiery or other small items.
Wide
When arranging a spacious room, you can safely choose a wide model. The design will organically fit into the classic interior of the room. Large drawers can accommodate all the necessary things. The table top of the chest of drawers can be used for a TV.
