First Impression, Placement and Unlimited Options For Your Chest Of Drawers

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Placing a chest of drawers in a unique place in the home can say a lot about a person and who they are. An ordinary boring room can instantly be transformed with the right piece added to it. If there ever was a multi-purpose piece of furniture, a chest of drawers is it! Take the time and look over your home to see where you may be able to add a little extra storage or to class up a room.  These units always add style while being practical at the same time.

Never limit your options on the placement of your dresser because they are very versatile. It can be moved from home to home and from room to room, useful in every place you put it . Placed in a hall or foyer it can give personality and can make the room feel welcoming. An empty living room corner can become the home of the perfect dresser. By adding photo’s to the top it can make for the perfect look or add a lamp for more lighting. Bathrooms of decent size that house a dresser can be appealing and very convenient. Storage of towels and other bathroom items has never been more convenient.

It can also be used in the kids room and playrooms to store non clothing items like books , toys, and puzzles. This will help keep what seems to be the hardest room clean and in a very organized order. This also allows the items to still be handy when the children are using them, while also teaching them proper pickup.  Of course don’t forget about safety features when children are around.  An office or work room can use more storage for hobby or work related stuff that is messy if left out in the open. In the dinning room special dishware can be stored for special evenings. Using your dresser in large rooms can help break up space and give it a warmer feeling. Regardless of its use or placement it can say a great deal about it your home and the appearance you want to project.

As always preference and style is the ultimate factor in all things when it comes to projecting your own personality. Whether antique, classy, modern of whatever style that you choose – you may find that you use a chest of drawers in every room once you realize all the uses and find that its convenience can be a life saver!

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Questions To Ask When Buying A New Dresser

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Mirrored Chest Of Drawers

Rather you are looking for a 3 drawer, 5 drawer or more chest of drawers you may have some specifics in mind when looking for the right piece. What motivates your purchase, when buying that favorite piece for the bedroom or other areas of the home? Some of the questions below may have never even been considered in past purchases.

Is it cost and quality? The “cost of quality” isn’t the price of creating a quality product or service. It’s the cost of NOT creating a quality product or service. The same can go when making a purchase. How much will your cost be if your first purchase is not of the best quality? Is purchasing every year or two what you have in mind, than by all means find the least cost with the least quality. All of these are very important questions to ask when considering purchasing a new chest of drawers.

Is it color, wood, or size? Do you like painted, stained, varnished, or natural look? Is there specific items you would like to match your purchase to that already exist in the home? Do you prefer a soft pliable wood or a hard wood with lots of durability. Is a tall and skinny or short and wide a issue on space?

Could it be the number or drawers and the space it gives? What do you plan on using the chest of drawers for? A short dresser may have 3 large drawers or 4 drawers, one being a split drawer. Do the drawers need to be deep or shallow? Is it for dishes, cloths, or miscellaneous needs?

Do you have a preference on if it should be a modern piece or an antique? Is William and Mary more your style, or do you prefer a more retro approach?

Could it be a mixture of things? Are you looking for a Cherry Wood at chest height with 5 drawers that can be used in the kitchen? Could legs of a considerable height appeal better than one that sits flat to the ground? So many choices to chose from, where should you start? Just think of all of these questions as motivators to help you find the right unit for you.

One may walk in and purchase the right piece immediately while another may take some time to think and shop around. No matter what you shopping techniques are when purchasing a chest of drawers you know when you have found the right piece.

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Safety Features For Your Drawer Chests

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Chest of Drawers can be bought with certain safety features and should not be neglected. Childhood injuries and deaths from tipping furniture are a growing problem, according to Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics (ConsumerReports.org, 2010 ). When purchasing any type of furniture you should check the manual for safety features and hazards.

Think about safety for your kids

Some safety features are apparent such as safety straps or safety stops. While others may not, such as materials or accessories used. Glass drawer knobs if broken or chipped can become a safety hazard and can cause cuts or lacerations to anyone. Small pieces that are easily removed should not be placed in a child’s room where it can be swallowed. Safety straps on chest of drawers will help prevent tip-over of the full piece, but safety stops can prevent the drawers of the chest from being pulled completely out falling on to a little one’s toes. Items with rounded edges can prevent injury to children who are running full speed without any brakes.

Some manufactures will build with safety in mind and can still be bought at a decent cost. If certain safety features are not available on a brand you may be able to purchase them separately. Research is a must when making these type of decisions. When piecing together your chest of drawer follow by the instructions and adhere to the safety features available. Some safety features such as drawer stops can be removed, read the manual to know if this is a possibility.

A beautiful chest of drawer for a child’s room doesn’t have to be a scary purchase! IKEA’s Mammut 3 drawer chest can be purchased with the drawer stops and has an enclosed storage strap with purchase. IKEA is not the only brand, but one example of what can be purchased with the item.

To further the safety of your dresser be wise on how you use it. Do not place heavy items or pull away covers on top and place heavier items in the lower drawers. One issue that may not have a solution is finding ways to keep those little ones fingers getting smashed in drawers.  We all know how important it is to protect our little ones, so keep safety in mind.

To find brands that have passed certain test you can check ConsumerReports.org. This website can give you information on what chest of drawers are more likely to tip or break or cause hazardous issues.

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