White Chest of Drawers - The Various Styles and Finishes

As you walk into the hallway of your neighbor's home, you immediately notice an exquisite white chest of drawers that perfectly fits into the classical Victorian style of the house and creates a real focal point in their home. Previously owning any white furniture had seemed a little too striking or modern however even in this classical setting this white chest can work. Here I shall discuss one of the most popular pieces of white furniture, including the styles and finishes of white dressers and chests. Hopefully after reading you will realize that white chests of drawers could also work in your home too.

White gloss chests - The finish of this style of chest reflects the light coming from the sun into the room which gives a sense of spaciousness, and lightness. This is mainly ideal for chic and sleek, ultra-modern rooms. The white gloss finish is becoming the latest trend among interior-design savvy individuals, and novices. Modern bedrooms usually feature white pieces of furniture, which has driven the popularity of white chests. It is available in many sizes with 3 - 9 drawer options offering plenty of space to store clothes and other items. The aesthetic appeal of the glossed finish usually makes them suited to more minimalist homes and preferably clutter free, therefore if you like to use the top of your furniture as a table this is probably not an ideal choice.

French white chests - This kind of chest of drawers commonly feature immaculate, delicate details and ornate legs. It either has a cream, ivory or white painted finish that give it elegance and visual appeal. This chest style fits best in a more dated or classical setting and usually only fits with other French style furniture due to its unique and complicated look. French chests usually have 3 - 7 drawers that can sufficiently store all your clothing. Due to the ornately carved legs and cornices with a hand distressed finish most French dressers and chests command a higher retail price.

Tall white chests - Surprisingly this type of chest fits perfectly fits in modern, classical and eclectic rooms. Aside from the fact that it is perfect room accessory, the dimensions of the furniture provides a vital storage space for clothing and other personal items. This form of furniture is also known as a tallboy and is ideal for bedrooms with minimal space providing a great location for socks and underwear. Alternatively if used in the living room it makes a great storage location for DVD and games.

Small white chests - This chest of drawers is the ideal fit in your children's bedroom, and family room. Your little ones can safely store their toys in here without your assistance. In addition its light and relaxing colour, it can serve as tool to teach your toddler independence, cleanliness, and organization. It can also serve as a TV stand as well as storage place for their DVD's and games. It should be noted that there are many ranges of white painted furniture for children's rooms however the best type come with a health and safety approval of the paint used and build quality to ensure your child's safety.