A dresser can be a perfect place to store clothes, linens, and more. Because they come in so many sizes, they are versatile and can be placed almost anywhere! This means that if you just have a small nook in your room where a tiny dresser could go, you can work with that and get some more valuable storage room into your space.
Let's talk about the features available in small dressers, and how to choose the one that's best for you.
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Because a dresser is, essentially, a stack of drawers that you can use for out-of-sight storage, one of the main considerations you'll have to make is the number of drawers you need. However, with a small dresser, you have expected size constraints.
The most important thing is to start by measuring the space that you have available. Remember that a standard dresser is about waist tall (which means about 26-44"), 16-20" deep, and anywhere from two to five feet wide. That's a lot of variances! A smaller dresser is likely less deep and less wide, but can potentially be very tall to take advantage of vertical height. This means that you could choose a low, narrow small dresser with only two or three drawers, or have as many as seven or eight and be more like a tower of boxy drawers.
How many drawers should you choose?
Start with your measurements to see what's available. Narrow down your search criteria so you're not seeing anything that's too wide for your space.
Then, consider your storage needs. Do you only have a few knickknacks you need to stow away? Are you purchasing this small dresser for a small amount of clothing (for example, to place in a young child's bedroom)? If so, you likely only need two to three drawers. However, if you're looking to get as much storage space as possible, for example, if you live in a smaller space, pro tip! Go as tall as you possibly can. There are small, narrow dressers that have as many as five or six drawers; choose one of these for your space to store as much as you can!
There are two main styles of dressers. Each style can also be applied to a miniature version of a dresser, as the same concepts may apply, just on a smaller scale. Here are the two types:
This is a question of creating focal points in your home. If you'd like for your dresser to blend in and not be an immediate statement piece, you have two main options:
Look around at the space in which you plan to put the dresser. What are the main colors in the space? Picking a dresser that has the same colors will result in a more cohesive, modern, and minimalist look.
However, if you'd like for your small dresser to create a focal point and a statement, there's a very simple way to do so:
Following this rule of opposites can result in dynamic places. Use the color wheel as your guide: If your room is mostly dark blues, select a bright red, orange, or yellow color. Got a room that's mostly dark browns and blacks? Selecting a bright white dresser will make it pop instantly for a chic, elevated look.
The most popular material used to make dressers of any kind is hardwood (such as maple, oak, or pine). The drawers inside might be made of plywood because it's durable and cost-effective.
However, those aren't your only options. If you're going for more of an industrial vibe, seek out a metal dresser that exudes the feel of a locker. If you're planning on using this small dresser for toy storage, a good idea might be to go for a stacking plastic set of transparent drawers so you can see exactly what's inside.
If you'd like your small dresser to have the best versatility, however, to be used in many ways over the years that you'll have it, select a wooden dresser. They can be painted in any color, and they'll be guaranteed to have a classic style that will last for years to come.
