Chest of Drawers

A Chest Drawers is a very essential piece of furniture in your living room. Not only a chest of drawers look very fashionable in your living room, it is also very functional.

Purpose of a Chest of Drawers
Unlike other furniture, the main purpose of a chest drawers is storage. The chest of drawers provide quality bedroom or living room or dining room storage. The minimum number of drawers starts at 3 and can have max 6 to 8 drawers that help organize. Quality chest drawers should highlight the decor of the living room flow.

Types of wood used in making chest drawers
A chest of drawer is made of solid wood which is sturdy and durable. The varieties of wood used are as follows:

Types of Wood Finishes
No matter what wood is used, the actual beauty of the chest of drawer depends on the various finishes done on the wood such as

Oil Wax Paint Polish Varnish

Veneer Plywood Water Based Finishes Shellac Lacquer

Styles of Chest of Drawers
Chest Drawers provide great organization but it is the design of the chest that gives unique style. Will the chest of drawers blend with other furniture and the decor of the room? The styles of chest of drawers Pre-Victorian, Victorian, Edwardian, 20th Century, Reproduction Chests of Drawers, Traditional to Modern, sleek styles. The look of the chest of drawers may be plain, simple with a nice wood polish or may also be smothered with inserts of inlay. The handles to pull the drawers can be constructed from a myriad of materials ranging from the modern polymer to antique pewter. Metal is another popular option because it is malleable enough to take almost any shape.

Bronze, iron, brass, nickel, chrome, stainless steel, all make sturdy, handsome choices. Their luster may be brushed, hand-hammered, antiqued, polished, satin, or weathered. The chest of drawers can easily become the focal point of any bedroom or provide a remarkable addition to your living room in your home.