Looking to move a modern dresser into a room to add storage and style? While dressers are fairly uniform in shape and function, picking the perfect one can be more involved than you might expect. To help, we’re spotlighting four items to take into consideration when selecting the right modern dresser for your space.
1. Determine what room you’re shopping for
Dressers aren’t just for the bedroom. These workhorses can be used in entryways, dining rooms, offices, and even living rooms. Use one similar to a credenza to store everything from table linens to office files, or use one as a larger-than-average nightstand. Once you decide on what room you’ll be using your dresser in, it will be easier to settle on a style, size, and construction material.
2. Determine size
While fairly obvious, it’s worth noting that you’ll want to make note of what size dresser your intended room can accommodate. Modern dressers can be sourced in tallboy heights (dressers that are taller than they are wide), as well as standard dresser sizes. Knowing your intended resting spot’s dimensions can help you make the best call.
3. Determine material
It’s fairly easy to default to a wood dresser since they tend to be the most commonly available, but those are by no means your only options. Before settling on wood, consider dressers made of other metals like brass or iron for a high-glamour or industrial look. Laminate, a popular dresser material throughout the 1980s, is also a common option, with many of these designs sporting modern waterfall edges. For something even more decorative, you might also consider pieces covered in grasscloth or decorated with caned panels.
4. Determine style
While the term “modern dresser” might have you envisioning a sleek wood box, other options abouns. Modern dressers can be sourced in styles as varied as Bauhaus, Mid-Century Modern, and Postmodern. Within those large categories, you can source even more specific subset styles like Memphis and Danish Modern among others.
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