What are corner chests of drawers, pros and cons

It is good to have a large apartment, many spacious rooms. Arrange any furniture without fear of bold experiments with style, size, shape. But what should small apartment owners do? The most stylish large furniture here looks ridiculous piling up. The solution is multifunctional furniture, occupying a minimum of space, and a corner chest of drawers will be an excellent option in this case.

Advantages and disadvantages

The corners of the apartments often remain empty, but this is a useful area. Properly furnished corners give the room a special cosiness. The corner chest of drawers is a great way to use the space of a small home, add fresh notes to the interior. The internal filling of this piece of furniture is used to store things, from above - decor items, photo frames, indoor plants or a TV. The latter option is often used for bedrooms.

The advantages of this furniture are as follows:

• originality;
• multifunctionality;
• maximum use of usable space;
• spaciousness with modest external dimensions;
• variety of options;
• the ability to choose an option for any room.

Of course, such a piece of furniture is not as spacious as its classic counterpart. However, a lot of things will fit in it, despite the fact that on the outside it looks small, compact.

Disadvantages, in addition to spaciousness, he has less than a conventional chest of drawers. The standard version occupies living space, the corner - no. The usual ones have corners outside, which is dangerous, especially if there are small children. The hero of the article may not have external corners at all - a semicircular, triangular version. Or outside only dumb, less dangerous - a five-walled option.

The only such chest of drawers can complicate the cleaning. The corners of the room - a constant bunch of dust, the presence of furniture will not allow you to get with a vacuum cleaner or mop. However, the chest of drawers is angular, not so bulky, which means that it can be easily moved away if necessary.

Materials of manufacture

The most common material for making chests of drawers in a corner is wood, fiberboards. Not everyone can afford a product from an array, the second option is the most common, acceptable. As for accessories - handles, mounts, decorative elements - the classic version is represented by metal.

Interesting options for combining wood with glass. Side sections with shelves can be closed with glass doors. The corner chest of drawers, made in hi-tech or other ultramodern styles, can have glass or metal parts except accessories and doors.

Plastic dressers are created in the bathroom. They withstand high humidity and temperature, are resistant to the formation of fungus, mold. They are easy to wash and clean.

There are unusual design solutions. For example, facades upholstered in soft fabric, elements from unusual materials for creating furniture, stone, the inclusion of unusual decorative details. Designers create dressers with drawers from antique suitcases, decorated with lace, paper and even newspaper sheets.

Generally speaking, a chest of drawers is a subject of traditional interiors, therefore it is found mainly from classical materials: wood or wood-based panels. Other options are not always acceptable to call a chest of drawers in the usual sense.

Form and filling

A chest of drawers in the corner is a lot of options for shapes (see photo selection). General - the rear sides are located to each other at an angle of 90 degrees. The corner itself may not be, or only the countertop fills the space. A lot of options. The filling depends on the shape of the chest:

• pentagonal - the most common, roomy option. Usually it looks like this: two rear walls at a right angle, the facade is represented by three walls. The central part is filled with drawers, on the sides - opening doors or open small shelves. Boxes are not inferior to the classic in terms of capacity. The presence of shelves on the sides creates additional options for storing things;
• triangular - this form of an angular dresser is less common than the previous one. It fits snugly against the wall and has no corners on the front. Less functional and roomy than a five-walled. Filling is represented by drawers in the center, side shelves, drawers alone, opening doors or open shelves;
• semicircular - not an option for all styles. The semicircular has several variations. First: a rounded countertop, the chest of drawers is made in the form of a pentahedron, triangle or trapezoid. This type is convenient in that the dimensions of the countertop and the base do not coincide, as a result there is free space, which means that it’s comfortable to sit behind the dresser, like at a table. The second option has rounded side sections. There are open shelves for small things, in the center - boxes;
• Radial - differs from the previous type in that it is made in the form of a circle segment. It has a rounded countertop and facade. The filling is different - from boxes for linen to open shelves or swing doors;
• trapezoid - this type does not have a right angle at the back, it is cut off. From the front, the design looks like a triangular dresser. Standard filling - drawers plus side shelves;
• round - such a chest of drawers cannot be called purely angular; you can put it anywhere. As you can see in the photo, this is the most unusual option. The design has the shape of a cylinder. Boxes, shelves, of course, are also semicircular. It looks pretty good in the corner of the room;
• r-shaped - an unusual option, does not "cut" the corner, but rather emphasizes. Unlike other options, it doesn't save much space. It looks original, but it’s not suitable for every interior. Boxes, so as not to interfere with each other, can be advanced not strictly forward, but sideways, at an angle. Or alternate in a checkerboard pattern: first on one side, then on the other.

Whatever corner chest of drawers you choose, it always looks much more unusual, more interesting than the classic version.

Texture and color

In the manufacture of chests of drawers for the corner, the texture of the tree prevails. There are a great many variations of it, so you can choose for every taste, for almost any style. Chests are artificially aged. This option is suitable for furnishings with neoclassical, vintage, Victorian styles, as well as country or Provence. In the latter case, objects of milky white and other light shades with aging elements are used. Wooden textures are characterized by classic colors such as wenge, pear, ash, and non-standard solutions in bright colors.

High-tech styles, minimalism are distinguished by the lack of details, decorative elements. Simple shapes, straight lines are inherent in them. It uses smooth glossy textures that can reflect light. Such colors are popular:

• metallic silver;
• Gray;
• lactic;
• white;
• beige.

Also any discreet metallic shades. Unusual design solutions are also proposed for textures - these are surfaces for granite, marble, onyx, jade, and other stones. In general, the color, texture, appearance can be any. The main thing is that they harmonize with other pieces of furniture and are designed in the same style.

What to consider when choosing

Choosing furniture, furniture, you need to approach this business responsibly. Not only that, they should all be combined in color. It is equally important that they comply with style features. The style should be appropriate to the purpose of the room. So, Victorian style is hardly appropriate for a child’s room, the living room is not always able to successfully withstand the Provence style. Without these requirements, even the most luxurious home furnishings will look ridiculous, random bunch.

A corner chest of drawers is not a trifle, so its choice should also be a responsible process. Especially if the interior of the room has long been formed. A poorly selected option will bring disharmony to the composition.

A chest of drawers is a universal piece of furniture. Roomy, multi-functional, but compact, it is suitable for installation in any room, whether it is an entrance hall, a bedroom, a living room, a nursery, or even a kitchen. Only a cabinet can be more capacious, however it is too bulky. The chest of drawers in the corner does not take up much space. However, the chest of drawers for the bedroom and the same for the bathroom, for example, are two completely different things. Therefore, choosing an option for different rooms, it is necessary to consider some factors.

Where else to be a dresser, no matter how in the bedroom? Here we usually store bedding and other accessories. Therefore, such a classic piece of furniture as a chest of drawers fits here perfectly. For the bedroom, classic style, provence, vintage, victorian, neoclassical and others are suitable. The chest of drawers in the corner can be used as a TV stand or only fulfill its traditional purpose - to store linen, and cute trinkets above. It is also interesting that the corner chest of drawers with a mirror will look in the bedroom - it can be used as a dressing table, especially if the countertop is larger in size than the base and it’s convenient to sit behind it.

The living room, at first glance, may not seem like a place for a corner chest of drawers. However, if you have only one room, which is a living room, a bedroom and a study, here you can not do without a convenient storage for things. Of course, a large room is easily divided into zones, each of which has its own purpose. However, if the size, alas, is modest, you will have to squeeze the maximum out of each item. So, the corner chest of drawers here will become not only an alternative to the closet, but, for example, an excellent TV stand. If there is no such need, then family photos placed on the countertop will look lovely in the living room. The style of the chest of drawers for this room can be absolutely anything, including minimalism or hi-tech.

As for other rooms, you can also choose good angular options for them. In the kitchen, an artificially aged Provence-style wooden chest of drawers will look appropriate. However, this is only if the kitchen is large enough. It is hardly appropriate to occupy a small area, especially since there is usually enough space for storage in the cabinets of the headset.

For the nursery, the most daring, bright options are suitable. It’s great if the chest of drawers contains not only drawers for baby clothes, but open shelves for toys. Soft or glossy textures, bright or pastel colors, as well as rounded corners are appropriate here. A semicircular or radius chest of drawers here fits perfectly.

You can put a massive oak chest of drawers in your office. A white glossy dresser for bath accessories in the bathroom. In the hallway, it will also be appropriate as a storage for shoes, it is convenient to leave bags and keys on the countertop. It is necessary that the chest of drawers located in the corner was to the liking of the owners, pleasing to the eye, fulfilling its purpose. Before you go shopping, look at a photo selection. Maybe some of the ready-made ideas will inspire you.

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