Dressers are convenient storage systems and a stylish addition to a room’s decor. Despite their compact appearance, they have a large capacity and become indispensable for those who want to organize their belongings. The dresser’s surface always provides an opportunity to place the phone, keys, and decorative items such as vases with flowers or frames with photos.
The variety of dressers on the market gives the consumer a wide range of choices, but making an informed choice can sometimes be challenging. To help with this process, consider the key aspects when buying a dresser.
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Affordable dressers should have the following features:
- Smooth and silent sliding of shelves when opened.
- Careful surface finishes without defects or irregularities, mainly if the wood is used.
- The rear wall must be of sufficient thickness (at least 6 mm) not to deform under the weight of filled drawers.
- There should be no gaps between the back wall and the drawers or between the front panels of the drawers.
For chests of drawers that will stand freely in the room, it is better to choose models with a back wall made of MDF or chipboard.
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When choosing an affordable dresser, paying attention to the quality of the materials is essential. Natural wood products are considered the most prestigious and durable, but they also have a high cost and weight.
Therefore, most often, chipboard and MDF are used to manufacture dressers. Externally, they resemble wooden furniture, but they cost less. In addition, MDF products are environmentally safe, durable, and resistant to mechanical damage. Dressers made of LDF (laminated chipboard) are among the most popular because of their affordability, ease of care, and variety of color solutions. Even though the production of chipboards is associated with glues, some manufacturers prefer to use safer materials that have been certified.
There are several types of dressers, each with its features:
- A long dresser, usually having large drawers, is suitable for spacious rooms.
- A dresser with a mirror is appropriate both in the living room and bedroom, giving the space a sense of increase and convenience.
- Dresser-transformers can change shape and purpose; for example, they serve as a stand for a TV, storage of things, or a table.
- A dresser with an ironing board is ideal for small spaces, thanks to its multifunctionality.
Thus, the dresser is a quality and reliable interior element regardless of the chosen option.
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The advantages of dressers are apparent:
- Capacity comparable to a regular closet, with a minimal space requirement.
- Various models and materials allow you to choose a dresser that matches any interior style.
- The possibility of modifying the upper part of the dresser, for example, turning it into a trundle with a mirror, changing the table with soft sides, or a secretary with small drawers and partitions.
- Easy access to things for both children and the elderly thanks to the low shelves.
