Whether you’re furnishing a bedroom, dressing a hallway, or accessorising an open plan living space, chest of drawers are among the most versatile of home furniture options - offering both an ideal display surface and plenty of concealed storage depending on your chosen style and size.
In this blog, we’re spotlighting 10 of our favourite chest of drawers with options for all style and size of spaces.
Standard in size, shape, and style, this chest of drawers is a great place to start our list - offering a versatile design that can be integrated seamlessly into any space in your home. Available in a grey or white painted finish or with a more natural wood-look surface finish, this chest of drawers is built to last and delivers a blank canvas on which you can personalise and add your own design flair through accessories and display items.
Some chests of drawers are designed to blend into your space, but others are not - and this particular set falls into the latter category. Fusing the curved front edges with the rattan style drawer fronts and rounded legs immediately softens the aesthetic impact of this chest of drawers - giving it rustic and beachside vibes. Perfect for a living space or hallway as well as a bedroom, the rattan is a unique feature that can be dressed up with complimentary surroundings or easily contrasted with more modern and angular pieces.
One of the growing trends across modern homes is the use of mirrored materials and reflective surfaces - something which this design offers in abundance. The mirrored drawers are perfect for lightening up a darker bedroom, with the soft close mechanism adding to the functionality and usability of the set. Not to mention, the art deco influences you get from the mirrored front surfaces making this a playful conversation starter for your home.
One of the major selling points of this chest of drawers from Cox & Cox is the built-in shelf below the four drawers - each of which are shallow enough to leave a significant amount of free space above the shelf for display. Heralded by buyers as a diverse option for living spaces or the bedroom, this chest of drawers is finished in the modern homeowners number one choice of a soft grey, with brass-look drawer handles.
Proof that simple doesn't have to be boring.
The perfect chest of drawers for optimising those limited spaces, whether it’s beside a bed or slotted under the stairs, this chest of drawers offers five drawers of equal size in a structure that places height over width. With a solid wood base and lightweight drawers, this set is functional and long-lasting, with the natural wood surface at the top allowing this particular chest to compliment any kind of home - from the modern finish of a minimalist home to a more rustic space.
Again, this chest of drawers is simple in its aesthetic but offers a solution for those who lack the floor space for a larger model.
The most ornate chest of drawers on our top 10 list, this is the perfect solution for those bedrooms with plenty of floorspace, where you want to replicate the look and feel of a stylish boudoir. Everything from the shape of the structure itself to the intricate detailing around the drawer handle fixtures adds to the feminine charm of this piece, while the off-white painted surface gives it that authentic shabby chic aesthetic which adds the illusion of a high price tag and antique value.
One of the most unique chest of drawers on our top 10 list, this particular model from Very creates the look of a stacked set of individual drawers - all fixed together atop four hairpin legs which elevate the set and add to the modern finish. The use of four different patterned drawers of varying sizes makes this a particularly playful option for an otherwise simple hallway - and could even be the right match for a child’s bedroom.
We couldn’t do a top 10 chest of drawers list and not include a straight-forward natural oak wood piece - complete with stylish traditional handles and an overhanging top surface which creates a tabletop finish atop the drawers. Simply but structurally sound and perfect for any kind of surroundings, this is one of the most versatile items on the market and can easily be transferred from room to room according to your needs and design preferences.
This wide model is the perfect example of the growing trend for chest of drawers which double as TV stands - with more and more homeowners opting to integrate the two furnishings into one and save on floorspace in their living area. By placing your TV and media accessories on a wide base chest of drawers, you leave the rest of the room more open - perfect for hitting that minimalist target of a modern home.
Not to mention, with its walnut wood finish and black metal legs, this chest of drawers is easy to style and accessorise.
The final chest of drawers in this list comes from the children’s furniture collection, with a structure and style which is stylishly simple in aesthetic presentation, but which encourages children to be responsible for their own tidying. By creating a hybrid storage space compiled of drawers and open shelving in one extended structure, you create a space where children can keep all their toys and possessions, on show or concealed inside their drawers.
With so many chests of drawers on the market, from those made with natural materials to oversized structures, innovative design concepts, and intricate decorative designs, you’ll find your perfect one with ufurnish.com. For more help, discover our top tips for choosing your perfect chest of drawers here and shop our full range of drawers here. For more style inspiration to create your perfect home and garden, follow us on Instagram and Pinterest, or to search and discover over 110+ furniture retailers across the entire market, simply click here.
