A small drawer chest is an indispensable and universal element of interior design. Its primary function is to help keep order with accumulated items, but it can also serve as a display for favorite decorative elements, such as vases, potted plants, or frames with cherished photos. We mainly use drawers in the living room and bedroom, but they often work well in hallways or offices, as it really depends on where and what we want to use them for. Nowadays, they are no longer just functional furniture but also decorative elements integrated into interior arrangements.
Small drawers allow us to save space, making them ideal for people living in small apartments, studios, or micro-homes.
Such chests are primarily about convenience. Items arranged in drawers do not tend to fall out, are neatly sorted, and are not easily lost like those placed in cabinets. We can store clothes, jewelry, all kinds of accessories, documents, toys, unwanted cables, and other small items in them. Drawers also wonderfully showcase favorite decorative elements. Moreover, this piece of furniture not only helps maintain order and showcases decorative items, but often its structure, shape, and finish give the room a specific character.
What to consider when buying a small drawer chest?
First of all, size and shape. If we are looking for a small chest, we will be oscillating between something low and wide or narrow and tall. If we don’t care about showcasing decorations and have limited space, a narrower chest will fit well, as it will be easy to find a suitable corner for it and perfectly fill niches. Wider chests will take up more space but will also offer broader storage space, which is great for, e.g., clothes or storing gear. Furthermore, their tops can hold potted plants, vases, lamps, and other decorations.
The chest should harmonize with the rest of the furniture in the room and be appropriately adjusted according to the interior arrangement. Also, pay attention to the materials it is made of. Wooden chests will surely last for many years, but they will also be very heavy, while MDF chests may not be as durable, but they will still last a long time, and they are lighter, easier to place, and often have a more streamlined shape and a wide color range to choose from. They are also cheaper, so they are perfect for a limited budget. The most important thing is to find a chest made from raw materials that are highly durable so that it not only lasts a long time but also can store heavier items and be stable enough that it would be difficult for a small child in the house to tip it over.
Small drawer chest – the most interesting options
#1 – mDesign small 5-drawer chest
mDesign 5-drawer chest is a piece of furniture that perfectly fits into the interior design of a living room, bedroom, hallway, or office. This piece offers ample storage space, making it great for storing clothes, accessories, toys, documents, and other items. The practical shape of the furniture makes it easy to find a suitable corner in your home.
The chest measures 82.8 cm in width, 77 cm in height, and 28.9 cm in depth, making it ideal for a student room, which unfortunately usually features small square footage. Two larger drawers will easily hold sweaters, hoodies, towels, or blankets, while three smaller ones are perfect for clothes like shirts, pants, and underwear and accessories. The beautiful white top shelf is an excellent place for showcasing your favorite decorative elements or books.
It is made of durable and waterproof MDF board, beautifully complemented by a strong steel frame in white, finished with adjustable feet with plastic pads that protect the floor from scratches. The drawers with integrated handles are made of breathable fabric in a fashionable gray shade, characterized by high durability. This furniture will brighten your room and give it freshness. It works well in modern arrangements.
#2 – mDesign narrow fabric chest
Tall mDesign 5-drawer chest is furniture that will perfectly fit in the hallway, living room, bedroom, or office. This furniture provides a lot of storage space, allowing you to fit things like shoes, clothes, various accessories, bedding, toys, documents, and other items.
The chest features a narrow frame, so it won’t take up much space and will easily find its corner in your home. The furniture is 96.5 cm high, 45.1 cm wide, and 30.5 cm deep. The chest will work well in the hallway for storing shoes. It has five drawers, three narrower ones perfect for summer footwear and two larger ones that will easily accommodate shoes. The top shelf is an excellent place to store keys, accessories, and small decorations. The metal frame of the chest is painted white and has adjustable feet ended with caps protecting the floor from scratches.
The light brown top is made of waterproof MDF board, and the drawers have built-in handles made of durable polypropylene material in a beige color. This color scheme will bring warmth and gentleness to your room and perfectly complements bright spaces.
#3 – mDesign low fabric chest
The low mDesign 5-drawer chest is a piece of furniture that perfectly integrates into the interior of a living room, bedroom, hallway, or office. This furniture provides a lot of storage space, making it ideal for storing clothes, accessories, bedding, toys, documents, and other items. The chest features a narrow frame, so it won’t take up much room against the wall or window. The furniture measures 100 cm in width, 55 cm in height, and 29 cm in depth, making it also superb as a TV stand, easily hiding any protruding cables. Two larger drawers can fit sweaters, hoodies, towels, or blankets, while three smaller ones are perfect for blouses, pants, and underwear and accessories.
The top shelf is a very good place for a TV, electronic equipment, or showcasing favorite decorative elements and books. The chest’s frame is made of durable black metal, and the adjustable feet are capped with pads that protect the floor from scratches. The black top is made of waterproof MDF board, and the drawers have built-in handles made of durable polypropylene material in an anthracite color.
#4 – Rebecca Mobili modern wooden chest
The tall Rebecca Mobili chest with 4 drawers is a piece of furniture that perfectly fits in a living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, or office. Thanks to the spacious drawers, the chest offers ample space for securely storing collected items. It will work great for storing accessories, toys, cables, or stationery supplies.
Made entirely of paulownia wood, it has a stable construction and will certainly last for many years. Tropical motifs and grain cuts give it a unique character, which will enrich the decor of your interior, introducing coziness and naturalness.
The chest is 84 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. This compact shape makes it easy to find a suitable corner for it, and it can fit even in a narrow niche. The top shelf allows for the placement of small decorations or a lamp. This furniture will also work wonderfully in children’s and youth rooms.
#5 – Elbmöbel small decorative chest
Something a bit different, as it is much smaller than previous pieces in this series is the small chest made of white faded wood by Elbmöbel crafted in an elegant antique style. This extraordinary piece of furniture is a perfect addition to interior decor and a wardrobe. Its small drawers will ensure that you no longer lose your favorite jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics and they will be easily accessible all in one place.
The furniture has a height of 34 cm, a width of 30 cm, and a depth of 20 cm, making it easy to find its permanent corner. The chest is made of wood, and its top and fronts feature beautiful and unique decorations in the form of carved wood patterns. Three small drawers open with pretty handles in the shape of delicate roses. Thanks to its extraordinary appearance, this chest itself serves as an interior decoration. The furniture is made from high-quality MDF board and is set on four cute round feet. It will perfectly complement spaces of antique or cottage character, as well as children’s and youth rooms.
The small chest Elbmöbel would also make a wonderful gift, especially for the owner of a beauty salon or a seamstress!
It is worth investing in a chest to enjoy comfort and order. Small drawer chests are a great way to utilize a bit of free space or organize our things in a small apartment. With a chest, the apartment feels cozier, and thanks to unique patterns and styles, they enrich the interior with their appearance.
See also our article on entrance chests with a seat.