The most common time for someone to purchase a new dresser is either when they move into a new bedroom or when they’re replacing old furniture. But the best part about replacing any item in your home (especially those that you use every day) is that it gives you a chance to rethink what you prefer and assess what direction you want your interior design to go.
When you order your dresser to be custom made, you’ll have even more options. Any of the following examples would look exquisite with a reclaimed wood furniture with vintage look as designed by an expert solid wood furniture crafting company. And, of course, it helps enormously to gain a better sense of what options are available and what benefits belong to each choice.
1) The Classic Tallboy (or Highboy)
There’s really no bad time to buy a tallboy dresser. That’s because they can fit well into almost any type of space. Where these items really come in handy, however, is when you have tall ceilings and little floor space to spare. This is a favourite among city dwellers, who live in small condos and apartments.
2) Lowboy or Commode
You might think that the lowboy is the exact opposite of the tallboy, but it’s really just height that provides the comparison. While both styles are often exceptionally ornate, the lowboy usually accommodates a detachable mirror and even a sitting area.
A lowboy is more like a chest of drawers combined with a dressing table. The lowboy contains small drawers that are sometimes used to house toiletries and often houses a decadent countertop, made of an elegant material like marble. In France, they are called a commode and through much of modern history were a status symbol.
3) Cabinets
Tallboys and lowboys do share the similarity that they both follow the “chest with drawers” model of design, albeit in varying shapes. A cabinet, however, is different from the chest with drawers model since it can accommodate a larger variety of shapes and designs. This means that cabinets often include a combination of drawers and wardrobe-style doors. If you’re looking for variety, then a cabinet may be right for you.
4) Wardrobe
The wardrobe is usually a tall style of dresser that includes two doors in front. Like the tallboy, This design maximizes your ability to store clothing while taking up as little precious floor space as possible. A wardrobe, however, will furnish your room with a more formal look and can work well with shelves, drawers, or even a space to hang clothing.
5) Classic Variations
The difference between each of these pieces can often be subtle. When you look over the history of furniture, it gets much more complicated than the basic items listed here because different locations and time periods apply different names and specific functions to slight variations. Some of these different possibilities include:
- Lingerie Chest
- Gentlemen’s Chest
- Bachelor’s Dresser
No matter what item you settle upon for your home, however, the most important decision you can make it to ensure that your furniture is handcrafted out of solid hard wood. Look into a fine solid wood manufacturer today for more information on the many options available to you.
