In addition to the bed, another important component when furnishing and decorating a bedroom is the chest of drawers and the wardrobe. Both pieces not only serve the functional purpose of storing items, but also double as accent pieces and secondary focal points for the bedroom.
chests
Also known as a desk, a dresser sits at chest or shoulder height. Due to its height, it is not usually used with a mirror. Chests typically have five, six, or seven drawers and are also used to store items that aren’t hung in a closet, such as t-shirts, socks, underwear, and nightgowns.
The lingerie chest, also known as a chest of drawers, is a specific type of chest designed to store lingerie and underwear. It is generally narrower and sometimes taller than other types of dressers.
Easily mistaken for a small cabinet, a door chest often has a cabinet with doors and a set of drawers underneath. It is typically smaller in scale than a closet and is 50 inches or less in height. Many manufacturers use “cabinet” and “door casing” interchangeably.
A storage chest looks like a large rectangular box with a lid. It is intended to store bedding, including blankets and comforters. It can also be used to store seasonal clothing. Some manufacturers offer storage chests that can double as a bed bench.
cabinets
The word “cabinet” originates from the French world for a type of cabinet used as storage for armor and weapons. Cabinets can be used in many ways, from hiding a TV to storing clothing and jewelry. Typically described as a tall, freestanding cabinet, cabinets can include pull-out shelving, drawers, and valet trays. Below are the four main types of cabinets:
Wardrobe cabinet: designed to store clothes; ideal for suits, dresses and bulkier seasonal items like coats. Built-in closets often have a pull-out clothes rail or clothes rail.
TV cabinet: allows you to open the doors when you want to watch TV, but hide the TV behind closed doors when you don’t. Some manufacturers offer a TV and wardrobe combination that can be adapted and used for any purpose.
Computer Cabinet – Just like a TV cabinet, a computer cabinet allows you to place a computer in the bedroom, but hide it away when not in use. A computer cabinet is specifically designed to accommodate a monitor, CPU, and other peripherals, such as a pair of speakers or a printer.
Jewelry cabinet: A jewelry store allows you to store your jewelry in one place. It also offers a number of storage options designed specifically for rings, bracelets and necklaces. Jewelry cabinets are available in various models including freestanding and wall mounted.
