What to look for while buying a dresser?

A dresser is something we can find in every home. But a good dresser?! That is a whole other story. Most of our ideas of a good dresser involve a large number of compartments and a huge mirror. But as we use if often and the times goes on, we tend to find a few things missing here and there and some things that could be better. While buying a good dresser, we overlook the things that we will need in the future. There are more than a few things that can make or break a good dresser. And looking for the one with a good design might not be the best way to go. So let us talk about the characteristics of a good dresser and how to inspect one before buying.

i) Try to check every working piece of a dresser which includes all doors, cabinets, and drawers. A good dresser should not just last a long time, but also do so with grace. Checking the smoothness of the different working components is a must as well.

ii) Inspecting the quality of materials used in your dresser is very important to ensure the longevity of the material. For instance, if you are looking for oak wood or maple then checking authenticity is very necessary. While checking the quality of the wood or the materials used, also remember to check the type of veneers used in the decorative process of the dresser.

iii) The ambiance of the dresser and how well it sits with the rest of the house may not be the most important thing, but it is certainly significant if you are looking to enhance the home decor and make everything have a seamless flow of the design. Sometimes, like matches with like, while sometimes a touch of contrast can add a bit of different flavor and make the furniture stand out.

iv) The functionality and versatility are some of the main things to keep in mind while selecting a dresser. If you are the type of person to keep everything well organized and like to keep a lot of articles in your dresser while not focusing much on the design then you should look for a dresser with a large amount of storage space and drawers. On the other hand, if design and aesthetics happen to be something that you prefer over extreme functionality and can compromise the comfort for a better built, then perhaps choosing a dresser that is minimal in its design and goes well with the decor of your home is the way to go for you.

There are practically countless styles and varieties available for you to choose from and there is no one right answer. The only thing that matters is what are you looking for and what happens to be the intended use and purpose for the specific type of dresser that you have in mind.