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The environment in an apartment or house should be comfortable, conducive to rest and relaxation. Furniture should not constrain the room or exert strong pressure, it should be in harmony and match. If the rooms are small, then the furniture should be small and functional. For this reason, it is better to install a chest of drawers with a mirror instead of a large, bulky wardrobe or wardrobe, so check out the photo collection, because this piece of furniture can perform several functions at once. But in order to choose a high-quality, stylish chest of drawers, you need to know its important features, varieties and sizes.
Advantages and disadvantages
In order to choose the right chest of drawers with a mirror that will serve its purpose, you should take into account its advantages and disadvantages when choosing. The main advantages of this design include several criteria:
- functionality - a chest of drawers is a great place to store various things, bedding sets, and clothes. A mirror and tabletop can be an excellent option for arranging various women's accessories;
- Various sizes allow these designs to be used for a variety of purposes. A large and wide chest of drawers will be an ideal place to install a TV, video or audio equipment. Narrow structures can be installed in small rooms; they will look ideal along the wall;
- various designs can be installed in rooms with a small area. Corner models, radius or narrow products will fit perfectly into small rooms;
- stylish design - straight lines, carved elements, unusual fittings make this furniture elegant, rich and original;
- spacious and deep drawers. These products can hold a lot of things. And the presence of small drawers can be used for storing small items, cosmetics, and accessories.
But there are also disadvantages. Designer models, which are made of natural wood, with real leather inserts, with carved inserts and with precious stones, can be expensive. There is furniture that is made of low quality material. These products have a low service life, they can last 2-3 years.
What types of mirrors are there for chests of drawers and hallways?
The mirror is the main part that is in demand in the hall. There are many different types of mirrors that will suit the style and shape of a particular interior.
Shapes and sizes of mirrors
Often large mirrors are placed in the corridor so that you can look at your full height. Moreover, they can take a wide variety of forms:
- Diamond-shaped;
- Eight;
- Cloud;
- Rectangular (and also with truncated edges);
- Asymmetrical (ellipse, polyhedral, drops, silhouette, free contour).
A long mirror will be an excellent opportunity to examine yourself from all angles; this option is also suitable for a family with children. They will not always be able to look in a small mirror located high up for them. A length of up to 1.5 meters will allow you to visually raise a low ceiling, creating the illusion of an elongated room.
Elegant mirrors in an unusual frame look best with small sizes up to 1 m. They can have forged, wooden and other decorative designs that match the design of furniture, lamps and interiors.
Types of mirrors
Due to the wide variety of types, mirrors can be selected in different styles and designs:
- Aged. The antique trend is very popular in the modern world, so it has a lead coating that creates the impression of antiquity. The method of rubbing the surface with acid is also used, which gives artificial antiquity.
- With backlight. This creates convenience for cosmetic procedures, well illuminating the hallway with LED lamps. At the same time, the light reflected in the mirror creates the impression of a large space.
- Multipart. Such a mirror can be used as a frame for a solid canvas for decorative purposes. Small elements in the form of broken glass, drops or mosaics will perfectly complement the style of the furniture.
- Faceted. It is also used as decor due to the ability to diffuse light and create sunbeams throughout the hallway.
- Figured. It can be one or in addition to several parts of mirrors that create a holistic decorative composition. The main part is made large so that you can look into it.
- Panoramic. It has a convex or concave shape, which allows you to examine yourself or the room from different sides. These shapes include the famous fisheye effect.
The mirror is based on simple glass, which is covered with a special layer that does not transmit sunlight and creates a reflective surface. The following is used as such a layer:
- Silver - a metal solution is applied to the glass, then covered with protective varnish and copper. The glue holds all the components together and prevents moisture from entering. To create a different shade, nickel, gold or platinum is used.
- Aluminum - the creation process is similar, but it is more affordable and creates a higher quality reflection. Instead of glass, you can use celluloid, it is much stronger.
Mirror frames
A chest of drawers with a mirror in the hallway should have a specific design that will be combined with the frame design of the mirror part. Materials come in a wide variety, from cardboard to decorative or natural stones.
A wooden frame is perfect for adding naturalness and elegance; veneer or solid wood can be used. Veneer is a thin sheet of wood used in broken form or in strips. The shade of the wood is left natural, varnished, and can also be painted milky, olive or another color. You can create a look of antiquity using the common method of craquelure.
The metal one will be based on monumentality and cold style. The metal has high strength and durability. This option will fit perfectly into the minimalist style in monochrome production. You can also choose a cold color: silver, cognac, turquoise or charcoal. Forged frames tend to be in the historical Provence or rustic style.
Mosaic is very popular as a decorative material, as it allows you to create beautiful ornaments and pictures. Together with dried flowers, beads or lace, you can make an irresistible frame in eco style.
Plinth is the simplest material for making frames. It can be used as a finished painted element or as a basis for decoration. The shabby chic style involves the use of feathers, beads, coins or rhinestones glued to a molding or ceiling molding. You can also use stone chips, shells, sputtering or broken ceramic to create a voluminous, rough design.
Varieties
A chest of drawers is a type of cabinet with a small height. The entire design area of this furniture is occupied by drawers. If earlier these products and the way of storing things in them were amazing, now it is considered the norm. In chests of drawers, clothes and various things are stored folded, and in wardrobe structures they are hung on hangers. And modern chests of drawers have separate drawers for storing things separately.
Many furniture stores offer different types of chests of drawers. They are divided by purpose, by type of mirror, by location, and by material of manufacture. To choose the right furniture, you should carefully consider the features of each type.
By purpose
Dressers with mirrors are divided according to their purpose. Various designs are available that are designed for a specific room. The product must perform its functions and fit into the design of the room.
According to their purpose, a chest of drawers with a mirror is divided into types:
- for the living room - chests of drawers that are used for this room have a special style and are also additionally decorated with decor. Classic style products are decorated with special carvings and luxurious inversions. Sometimes there are models with a built-in TV; when you press the remote control, the tabletop pulls out the TV;
- in the bedroom - chests of drawers with a mirror, which are intended for the bedroom, usually have a laconic design style. Particular importance is given to the deep characteristics of the boxes. On top there are usually small drawers that can be used to store underwear, cosmetics, and women's accessories. The lower shelves have a large space for folding large items, bedding, pillows, blankets;
- to the nursery - the design for the children's room must have an appropriate design style that children should like. For girls, you can choose models in soft light colors - pink, white, beige. For boys, green, yellow, and blue designs are suitable. Particular attention is paid to capacity. There are drawers inside that are deep. There is an area at the bottom that can be safely used for storing toys;
- in the kitchen and bathroom - these are interesting designs; when examining them, you may not immediately understand that they have drawers. There is a continuous façade on the top outside. To open the drawer, you need to pull the handle, then the front with the lower section will pull out, and all the internal drawers will become accessible;
- in the dressing room - chests of drawers for the dressing room have a similar design to an office cabinet. They are small in size; this type of chest of drawers can be easily stored in any closet or pushed under the table. You can easily store bags or shoes in the space of this furniture.
For the bathroom
For the dressing room
For the living room
For children's room
For the bedroom
By the appearance of the mirror
If you need a women's chest of drawers with a mirror, then you definitely need to pay attention to the appearance and shape of the mirror. This element gives the chest of drawers a beautiful look and makes it functional. Tabletops with a mirror are often used by women and girls as a dressing table, but the interior of the furniture involves storing things.
With a regular mirror
Products with a regular mirror are a convenient option for women and girls. The countertop, mirror and top of the chest of drawers can be used as a dressing table. Cosmetics can be placed on the countertop, and small feminine accessories can be stored in the top drawers. At the same time, a large mirror covers a large area and allows you to easily apply makeup and carry out daily facial care procedures.
But they have several disadvantages:
- bulkiness - often products with a regular mirror are provided in the form of one-piece structures from which the mirror cannot be removed. They are quite difficult to carry, move or lift;
- Compared to a wall-mounted one, a mirror with a chest of drawers does not fit tightly to the wall surface. This seemed like a small drawback, but when used it is quite annoying. For this reason, many people choose products without a mirror and purchase it separately. They install a mirror above the chest of drawers;
- The inconvenient one-piece design of the chest of drawers has inconveniences. If you can sit comfortably at a dressing table and place your feet under it, then in the case of a chest of drawers this is impossible. For this reason, many women cannot stay in front of the mirror for long.
If you are thinking about whether it is worth purchasing products with this type of mirror, then it is better to study all the features of this design in advance. Also, choosing a chest of drawers with a mirror, photos of which are collected in a selection, will facilitate a preliminary study of possible models.
With folding mirror
The top drawer of the retractable type has an element that looks like a regular flat box, and a mirror is attached to its hinged lid. It has small dimensions that are the same as a standard laptop.
A few important features:
- To use the mirror you need to leave the drawer in the extended position and sit in front of it. There is space for your legs under the drawer, which allows you to sit in front of the mirror as comfortably as possible;
- in high-quality models, the drawer is equipped with reinforced guides and special corners that can prevent the bottom from being squeezed out and other damage. You can calmly lean on the box and not worry that it may break from strong pressure;
- The size of the mirror is small, it can only be used for applying makeup and other cosmetic procedures. However, it is not part of the interior.
By location
Models that can have different locations are considered interesting. The following types of chests of drawers are distinguished by location:
- stationary - these models stand motionless in their place. Simple models have rollers instead of legs with a stopper that blocks the rollers. In order to move the furniture to another place, it is necessary to lift the latch, move the structure to another place and fix the rollers;
- mobile - these products have a movable design. They have wheels on the bottom. They can be installed in the bathroom, offices, hallway;
- floor and suspended - a suspended structure is usually installed above the floor. But if desired, it can be easily transformed into a floor-standing chest of drawers; all you need to do is screw on the legs. But not all floor-standing models can be converted to hanging ones; to do this, you need to look at the design. Some natural oak models have removable legs;
- wall-mounted - these products are installed directly next to the wall. They have an ugly back wall;
- wall-mounted - models of this type are installed on a wall or on a special model. If the products are intended for installation on a panel, then their back walls have protrusions and the panel has grooves. This makes it easy to slide in as well as move;
- attached - designs of this type can be included as part of a bedroom set, or they can also be installed near the sofa;
- island - these models have a beautiful design, so they can be installed in almost any area of the room. They have a beautiful facade and a stylish back wall that matches the style of the entire structure.
Ostrovny
Suspension
Stationary
According to the material of manufacture
A chest of drawers with a mirror can be made from the following types of material:
- made from natural wood - luxury products are made from cherry, oak, maple. Natural wood has increased strength and a long service life;
- Sometimes furniture is supplemented with aluminum and plastic inserts. These inserts give an unusual style to the furniture, which will harmoniously suit the modern look of the room design;
- combined - these products can be made of natural wood; in addition, there may be inserts of natural leather, glass, stone, or metal.
Wooden chest of drawers
Mirror
Chipboard
MDF
What is this chest of drawers?
This is a small or fairly large table, equipped with drawers or niches with opening doors. A mirror is fixed above the tabletop. It can be large, multi-level, with doors.
By the way, it is best to combine a chest of drawers in the interior of a small room with a mirror, since this solution visually expands the space. Moreover, you don’t need to buy a massive wardrobe, since the chest of drawers will fit everything you need, from clothes to cosmetics.
It is very convenient to use a chest of drawers with a mirror. The bottom of this design is equipped so that it is comfortable to sit, since there is a niche for the feet. In the side parts of such a chest of drawers there are drawers or sections with doors where cosmetics and accessories are placed.
Shape and dimensions
Chests of drawers can be of the following forms:
- corner - these products can be easily installed in a small room. They fit in any free corner. Can be used as a storage cabinet, as well as a dressing table for women;
- radius - these structures have curved contours that are close to an ellipse or semicircle. These models will be perfect for modern or high-tech design;
- combined - these models have a retractable tabletop that can move in a perpendicular, parallel position. At the same time, it turns the tabletop into a small and convenient chest of drawers for storing things.
All models, regardless of appearance, shapes must have a height that must be at least 85 cm. The optimal height size is considered to be 130 cm. The average length is approximately 50 cm, the depth size is 30 cm, and the width size can be about 2 or more meters .
Angular
Radial
Straight
Chest of drawers for children's room
It is worth ordering with a mirror when the child has already grown up, and there is no risk that the upper part of the structure will be broken. Such a chest of drawers is irreplaceable in the nursery of a little princess.
Parents often order plastic structures made in a minimalist design. However, it is worth buying a full-fledged wooden or MDF chest of drawers for the nursery.
How to fit into the interior
To ensure that the chest of drawers fits perfectly and does not take up much space, you can use the following recommendations:
- if the room is small, then it is better to use narrow structures that can be placed along the wall. But it is worth considering that narrow structures have little internal space;
- if furniture is installed opposite a bed or other furniture, then it is necessary to leave space for pulling out drawers;
- in a small room you can put a corner structure that will fit perfectly and also perform its functions;
- You can measure in advance the place where the chest of drawers will be installed. You should take a tape measure to the store and measure the furniture on the spot. This will help you choose a chest of drawers with the necessary parameters, which can be easily installed in the chosen place;
- in the living room it is better to install the chest of drawers opposite the sofa, under the TV, video or audio equipment;
- In the hallway or dressing room, a small chest of drawers can be placed next to the threshold; it will become an excellent place for folding bags and shoes.
For the bedroom
In the rest room, women most often preen themselves before going to work or going out. It is better to place a small chest of drawers with a mirror here. It is convenient to place your feet under it, and equip drawers or shelves with compartments for small items, accessories, and cosmetics.
The bedroom may have a linen chest of drawers with drawers. However, it will be convenient to make a mess in front of his mirror if you turn around a little, moving your legs to the side.
Selection rules
In order to be able to choose a suitable and high-quality chest of drawers, it is worth considering the selection rules:
- material - preference should be given to products that are made from a natural base; additional inserts made of aluminum, genuine leather, and plastic are allowed;
- inspect the entire product, there should be no scratches, damage or defects;
- style - the design of the chest of drawers should fit into the style of the room. In the classic style, you can install a white chest of drawers made of wood with carvings; they can also have various decorative elements in the form of patterns;
- capacity of drawers. Check the drawers, inspect their depth. The upper drawers are usually small, you can put small things and accessories in them, but the lower ones are deep, they are used to store large things - pillows, blankets.
Regardless of which model you want to buy - a white or mirrored chest of drawers, carefully study its varieties. It should not only look beautiful in the room, but also fully perform all its functions. When choosing, consider all the options and choose the one that is most suitable and convenient.
Manufacturing materials
This is one of the most important parameters that must be taken into account when choosing. Of course, the stronger and safer the material, the higher its cost. Elite chests of drawers made from solid valuable wood are difficult to compare with budget models made from chipboard. Plastic is a modern and affordable material that has a number of advantages, in particular, it does not swell when exposed to water. The following nuances should be paid attention to:
- The facade can be made of expensive MDF, and the shelves can be made of budget chipboard. This will significantly reduce the cost of the structure without reducing its attractiveness.
- Static shelves are usually stronger than drawers, so you shouldn't load them with heavy objects.
- All drawers must fit tightly against the back wall. If its thickness is less than 6 mm, there is a high probability that it will become deformed when too many things are placed inside the cabinet.
- Glass inserts on the facade add lightness to the furniture and visually expand the room.
- Metal decorative elements look very good in a high-tech style interior, but they can be successfully used for rooms of a different style - it is important to choose fittings that suit the design.
- Inserts made of stone and genuine leather look interesting, but are not suitable for all interiors.
Classification of shoe chests, popular colors and designs
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laminated chipboard
MDF
Chipboard
Glass
Metal
