Features of choosing a chest of drawers with a mirror in the bedroom

A bedroom is a place to relax, which should have all the necessary furnishings. When arranging the furniture, you need to arrange it in such a way that it complements the room and makes it comfortable. But what is a bedroom that doesn't have a mirror? This does not happen; this element is an integral part of every woman’s dressing table. But it is better to install a chest of drawers with a mirror in the bedroom, because this item will look much more beautiful and richer. Moreover, it often comes with a bedroom set. But when choosing such furniture for the bedroom, it is worth considering important nuances on which its service life depends. This item is purchased not for one day, but for years.

Dressing table with mirror in classic style

Having your own corner in the bedroom is of paramount importance for a woman. The most convenient place to put on makeup, get your hair done or get your nails done is at the dressing table.

Today, many people choose a chest of drawers with a mirror for their bedroom.

In the classic version of the design, the piece of furniture looks like a compact tabletop on four legs, combined with a mirror. A soft ottoman is usually selected for the table.

The first chest of drawers similar to the modern one appeared somewhere in the 17th century.

Such a chest of drawers with a mirror for the bedroom does not take up much space, but you can only store small things in it: perfume, cosmetics, jewelry. For this purpose, small table drawers or shelves near the mirror are used - it depends on the design features of the product. Inside the table, sections can be delimited into small zones for convenience when folding accessories inside.

This type of furniture accompanies a person, and the most popular “place of its habitat” is the bedroom.

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

Chest of drawers with lighting for the bedroom

A chest of drawers with a mirror and lighting for the bedroom is an original solution for those who do not agree to purchase additional night lights. Dim light can also be a good help in the evening when you don’t want to turn on the main lamp.

The chest of drawers is very compact and will not take up much space in the room and will not “overload” it with furniture.

Modern versions of chests of drawers are equipped with lighting installed in an open niche, on top of desk drawers or around the chest of drawers. But in models with mirrors, lighting can be placed around the mirror in the form of lamps.

Modern manufacturers offer customers chests of drawers with a mirror to suit every taste.

Additional information: Illuminated mirrors are also called makeup mirrors, because... Most often they are used by girls and women for evening gatherings.

A mirror installed on it will help make the room brighter and visually enlarge it.

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.

Choosing a color for the bedroom

In order for a new interior detail to harmonize with the existing one, it is worth deciding on its color. Tables are rarely made in a catchy palette for an adult room. The most common colors are:

• beige;
• white;
• brown;
• black.

The price range is also wide, which allows everyone to choose exactly what they need.

These are the classic colors found in most chests of drawers. To choose the right shade, you need to rely on the palette of the walls and other pieces of furniture in the bedroom. For light wallpapers, a dark option is suitable, for dark or gray wallpapers - a light one.

In terms of their dimensions, chests of drawers can be narrow and wide, low and high, long and short.

Note! Today, chests of drawers are often made in double colors, which avoids “overloading” the room with a single shade. For a modern design, a model with a black body and white drawers is perfect.

A chest of drawers with a mirror will serve as an excellent alternative to a dressing table and at the same time a place for storing things.

Corner chest of drawers

A corner chest of drawers is usually chosen by owners of small living rooms when they want to advantageously fill corner spaces and smooth out transitions, without losing the feeling of spaciousness of the living room.

The mirror often comes already included, so you don't have to worry about choosing a style. Typically these are compact chests of drawers that resemble dressing tables.

Variety of shapes and designs

The design features of a future purchase primarily depend on the layout of the bedroom. The second criterion is the design of the room. Paying attention to the photo of chests of drawers in the room, you can consider several basic shapes.

With the right choice, it will highlight the stylish design and add ergonomics to the space of the bedroom.

Corner

A compact and beautiful chest of drawers that can economically fit into the bedroom space. Models come in two types: several rows of drawers, combined in the middle with a compartment with a door, or one row with shelves on the sides. Corner furniture looks unusual and always has a variety of compartments for storing different types of things.

The best option for small bedrooms is a corner chest of drawers, as it allows you to use the room space most economically.

Radial

They are oval in shape if you look at the product from above. The main advantage of these models is the absence of sharp corners. This saves space and also reduces the risk of injury if there are small children in the family. The similarity in design with corner chests of drawers lies in the presence of compartments with doors at the edges.

Radius - products with ellipsoidal or semicircular shapes.

Rectangular

In size, rectangular chests of drawers may be inferior to the previous options, because... Their main property is capacity. A strict shape is suitable for a minimalist bedroom design. These products usually consist of 3-4 large compartments or include open niches, additional mini-racks, or shelves.

The dimensions of all boxes can be the same.

How does a chest of drawers work?

When making any furniture, it is important that it not only looks perfect, but is also durable, and this requirement fully applies to chests of drawers for the bedroom. Quite often, they are not only a luxury item and a place to store cosmetics and jewelry, but also carry a serious mechanical load. Careful owners store things and even household appliances in them, so when choosing, it is worth considering what material the structure is made of.

Frame

The durability of the structure depends, first of all, on the strength of the product frame, while the appearance and shape of the chest of drawers affects the visual perception of the furniture. Manufacturers offer both standard sizes and models made according to individual sketches. In specialized stores you can order models of different shapes and sizes, but most often the bedroom is decorated with rectilinear structures that are in the center of the composition. Owners of small bedrooms are happy to buy compact corner models, distinguished by their ergonomics and functionality, not to mention how much space can be saved if they are used.

Our ancestors widely used solid wood to produce furniture - the most environmentally friendly and durable material, but today such designs are not available to everyone. In addition, there is no point in buying expensive and bulky furniture made of pine or oak if you can buy more affordable models made of MDF, chipboard, fiberboard or plastic. In some cases, this may be rattan and other “exotic” materials, but this option is unlikely to be suitable for a high-tech bedroom or a room decorated in a classic style. In this case, composite materials are an ideal option - environmentally friendly, durable and visually attractive at the same time.

Facades

A chest of drawers is a bright representative of cabinet furniture, and if the strength characteristics depend on the type and material of the case, then the facade is its “face”. The length of the facade depends on the size of the body, and it usually consists of a panel and a frame, which are made from various materials, but most often this is the same material that is used to make the frame - chipboard, laminated chipboard, MDF or plastic. Most often, denser MDF is used, which is not afraid of moisture, and any design can be applied to it. The façade can be closed (the classic version) or open, which is used quite rarely.

Also pay attention to the structure of the facade, and it can be solid (solid), in which the sash is a single piece made of one type of material. Among the design options, it is also worth highlighting frame doors framed with a profile made of plastic and MDF. This design is more like a photo frame.

Chests of drawers also differ in the options for opening drawers, and they can be retractable, when the drawers are located one above the other, and pull out towards themselves - a classic option for designing a chest of drawers. In larger structures, hinged doors are used, in which the doors have side fastenings. A special place is occupied by designs with sliding doors, which is ideal when there is a shortage of space; besides, such models look more aesthetically pleasing. Manufacturers also offer models with a folding tabletop, but most often they are equipped with a folding changing table.

Tabletops

The top bar of the chest of drawers is a tabletop, and a lot also depends on the appearance of the material used to make it. Most often they are stationary, but to save space, the structures are often equipped with sliding tabletops, and sometimes, to the surprise of guests, even a full-fledged desk can be pulled out of the structure. A good design solution is a lifting tabletop with a folding mirror. There are other design options, but most often you have to deal with the classics. As for the material, natural wood, MDF, chipboards, plastic and natural stone can be used for the production of countertops. As for the latter, it can be replaced by artificial stone (Corian) - it is lighter, quite durable, although it is not scratch-resistant. But there are no limits to design possibilities, since a product of any shape and size can be made.

Types of chests of drawers by purpose

According to the purpose of use, chests of drawers are divided into products for the kitchen, hallway, office, etc. But the purpose also depends on the type of things that will be stored inside.

Wood products are environmentally friendly, beautiful and durable.

There are several options here:

1. Clothes and underwear. In this case, standard rectangular furniture with a simple design and deep drawers is suitable.
2. Jewelry and accessories. For small items, the product should have small bedside tables - often the upper compartment is divided into several smaller ones.
3. Souvenirs and photographs. Bedroom chests of drawers show that open shelves and niches can be used to store memorable items.

They can serve for several decades without ceasing to be aesthetic and functional.

Thus, the design of the furniture depends entirely on what will be stored inside the departments. You need to think carefully about this before purchasing.

High-quality slab products can be of different colors and textures.

Chest of drawers in the hallway

A chest of drawers in the hallway is necessary and useful furniture, so you need to think carefully about choosing it here, then it will be even more convenient and effective.

It can be used for things and small things, as well as for shoes; there are special comfortable shoe chests of drawers, and a small chest of drawers can also play the role of an excellent bench for putting on shoes.

It all depends on you and your imagination; nowadays there are any designs, sizes and areas of application for chests of drawers. Therefore, a chest of drawers can play a dominant role in choosing the entire style of the hallway, adding zest and unique charm to it.

Choosing a chest of drawers

When choosing the dimensions of a chest of drawers, it is worth considering its main parameters:

• height;
• width;
• depth.

Manufacturers often combine various materials to improve the quality characteristics of furniture.

If you plan to buy furniture with a mirror, you won’t be able to purchase a tall model. Therefore, you should rely on the remaining two parameters. The standard length for a chest of drawers is 1 m, and the width is 0.5 m. Models with larger dimensions are called oversized. Very compact products have parameters of 0.5x0.25 meters, but this option is not always suitable for the bedroom.

You can install a chest of drawers with a mirror in any bedroom.

Important! You can avoid making a mistake with your choice by laying newspapers on the place where you plan to install the piece of furniture. If the paper does not interfere with the passage, the chest of drawers will fit freely into the interior.

It should stand next to the sleeping place, but not block the entrance.

Chest of drawers

A display chest is mostly glazed furniture with a minimum number of walls.

It opens up an overview of all the contents, and therefore is ideal for the living room: you can store exquisite dishes in it or equip a minibar.

Such chests of drawers are often equipped with large mirrors or even symmetrical mirror inserts.

Rules for placing chests of drawers

Designers advise installing a chest of drawers next to the bed so that personal items are always accessible. If there are 2 beds in the bedroom, you can put the furniture in the middle so that both residents can use it. Another location option could be the wall opposite the sleeping place. This solution is successful if one of the walls is cluttered with furniture.

Do not place it too close to other furniture so as not to interfere with the opening of the drawers.

Additional information: Be careful when handling dark furniture, which should not be moved too close together. Otherwise, the room will become too gloomy and visually small.

The installation location is determined in advance, and the chest of drawers is selected specifically for it.

Transformable chest of drawers

Transformable chests of drawers are suitable for small-sized housing, because at the owner’s request they can be transformed into a dressing table, stand or tabletop.

You have to select mirrors for them yourself as needed, but usually these are small modern models with illuminated frames that attract more attention than the simple design of the chest of drawers itself.

What can you put on the chest of drawers?

In the photo of modern chests of drawers for the bedroom, it is easy to notice that the surface of the piece of furniture is always occupied by pleasant little things. This is done in order to make the room more comfortable and add beauty to the strict design lines. Several options for what can be marked on the chest of drawers:

• photographs of loved ones;
• decorated watches;
• boxes or figurines;
• souvenirs from the sea;
• cosmetical tools;
• lamp.

In order for a chest of drawers to live up to its name and serve its owners for decades, it must be chosen correctly.

It is better to store cosmetics in specially designated compartments. But if quick and constant access is needed, the surface of the chest of drawers can become a good functional area. If you don’t plan to use this part, you can decorate it at your own discretion.

It is important that the selected product matches the overall design of the room.

Thus, a chest of drawers can not only become practically useful, but also turn into bedroom decor. And the presence of a mirror will visually expand the space, making the bedroom more functional.

Most often they are included in bedroom sets, but there are also separate options.

Chest of drawers with table

Choose your own chest of drawers with tables or so-called “tabletops”: they are spacious, divided by many shelves and compartments, but they look rough and bulky if you do not fill the space with a narrow and long or a small, round, elegant mirror.

Such models are suitable for lovers of figurines, photo frames and other pleasant little things in the interior.

Types of chests of drawers for the living room

They weren't in fashion before. But after XX they were seen as practical with great functionality, for which they were given a good rating. They were placed only in the bedroom.

But if we take modern apartments into account, they are located everywhere, including in the living room. Modern models of chests of drawers surprise with their originality and quality.

It is not difficult to choose the right one. First you should think about its practical application. With a large number of models, manufacturers offer to build to order, taking into account all the client’s whims: from color to size and number of cabinets. The chest of drawers will fit into any interior.

In what rooms are they used?

A chest of drawers with a mirror can be placed in almost any room. It can decorate a living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom and even a children's room. It is only important to take into account the specifics of the room and choose the appropriate model accordingly.

• The model for the bedroom should be practical, the sections should be of sufficient size to be able to place bed linen and clothes in them, but if the space does not allow, then you can choose a design with smaller dimensions. If it will be used as a dressing table, then it is better to provide small sections for storing cosmetics, combs and accessories. And a mirrored chest of drawers installed next to the bed can replace a bedside table. You can put a book on it, put a lamp, or an alarm clock. In addition, the reflection will visually increase the space of a small room. It is important that the piece of furniture fits organically into the overall style of the room, so when choosing, you should take into account the style and decor of the interior.
• For a hallway, a chest of drawers with a mirror is almost indispensable. The corridor is the room in which a mirror is simply necessary. You can look at it and evaluate your appearance before leaving the house. When choosing a model, you need to take into account the dimensions so as not to clutter the space, as well as the design. The cabinets in the hallway are quite compact, but at the same time functional. Often structures with sections for storing shoes are installed in the hallway, and in small upper drawers on shelves and niches you can place keys, combs, gloves, sunglasses and shoe care cosmetics.
• When choosing a design for the bathroom, you should pay special attention to the material of manufacture; you do not need to purchase modules that are afraid of moisture and temperature changes. Dressers in the bathroom can be equipped not only with a mirror, but also have a built-in sink. The contents are drawers and shelves. On the latter you can conveniently place tall bottles with shampoos and gels, and in the drawers you can put cosmetics in smaller packages, towels and various bathing accessories. They are often equipped with a special pull-out basket for dirty laundry.