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4 ideas to guide and solve your chest of drawers search

A  chest of drawers can be more than just a practical, convenient place to store clothes and accessories. It can also be a furniture centrepiece that adds character and stylish décor to your room.

A TONSTAD chest of 6 drawers in brown stained oak veneer, a table lamp and other items on top, in the corner of a bedroom.
A TONSTAD chest of 6 drawers in brown stained oak veneer, a table lamp and other items on top, in the corner of a bedroom.

1. Consider a chest of drawers’ impact: blends in or stands out

For a seamless look, you can choose a chest of drawers that matches – in colour and materials – the rest of your bedroom. For a bold design statement, you can go with a chest of drawers that stands out from your current décor.

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Video: A three-image carousel shifting between interiors – light, grey and dark – where chests of drawers colour match each of them.
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2. Spend a minute checking out style-enhancing knobs and legs

It’s worth thinking about what kind of knobs or handles you’d like on the drawer fronts. Or do you prefer the clean and smooth look without any adornments?

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A black LINDBYN mirror with storage hangs on a beige wall above a birch BJÖRKSNÄS chest with 5 drawers on a white floor.
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3. Make sure the chest of drawers will fit where you want

However big or small your space, there’s bound to be one (or two?) IKEA chest of drawers that slots in perfectly. Just be sure to double-check the measurements and potential wall obstructions before you buy.

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Two white HAUGA chests of 3 drawers, with a black SKURUP work lamp, two lidded storage boxes and other items on top.
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4. Keep in mind what you’ll put on top of your chest of drawers

You might want to keep the space clear to set down fresh clothes. You could decorate with the addition of a lamp, mirror and accessories, you can even have a workable dressing table.

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A VRIGSTAD mirror on a floral-papered wall above a white HEMNES chest with 3 drawers, on which stands a TÄLLBYN table lamp.
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Chest of drawers ideas for every need

With so many chests of drawers in the IKEA range, there’s probably one that perfectly fits your room, your taste and your budget.

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A person wall-anchoring a white VIHALS chest of 4 drawers, beside a green wall-hanging mirror and an oak rack with 6 knobs.

VIHALS chests of drawers and built-in safety reminders

Anchor and Unlock is a safety feature of VIHALS chests of drawers. Until secured to the wall, use of the furniture is limited – a practical reminder to anchor properly and to think about safety at home.

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