Be it classic chests of drawers, sideboards or low sideboards, they have simply become an integral part of our homes. The practical furniture not only looks great and brings a lot of style to the rooms, but also serves as a real storage miracle and is a useful everyday helper that often stays with us for a lifetime. But what is the difference between a chest of drawers and a sideboard? And what is the purpose of a low cabinet? The different names can cause confusion, especially since some of these pieces of furniture cannot always be clearly classified due to their different combinations and possible uses. With this article we shed light on the topic and explain the different types of chests of drawers, sideboards and low sideboards. What materials are they made of and what advantages and disadvantages do they bring with them.
The dresser
The chest of drawers was created in the 18th century and was one of them at the time Mixture of chest and wardrobe. In the practical drawers of the chest of drawers, which are mainly found in bedrooms When it was used, the ladies kept their clothes. Even today a chest of drawers is mainly composed of: drawerswhich may vary in size and number. For their versatility modern chest of drawers now it can be found in almost every room of an apartment. Classically in the bedroom as additional storage space for clothes and accessories in the wardrobe, in the hallway or hall for storing hats, scarves, keys and other loose items, or in the living room and dining room for plates, cutlery, etc.
In addition to the typical chests of drawers, there are also the so-called Combined chest of drawers. These consist of both drawers and doors with shelves behind them in which, for example, plates and glasses can be conveniently stored. Dressers with glass doors often have integrated lighting that provides indirect lighting effects. Here there is space for particularly elegant pieces, such as high-quality porcelain, beautiful vases or sculptures.
The belief
The sideboard is also a chest of drawers, with the difference that it is a sideboard almost always open doors and/or compartments ha. A sideboard can be made up of doors only or be equipped with drawers or open compartments. Furthermore, a belief always exists much wider than tallwhile the Dresser usually one with drawers half-height wardrobe AND. The sideboards are boards at least 120 cm wide. But they are also available in widths of around 200 cm up to even larger boards with a width of 300 cm. The typical characteristic of sideboards is that they are often narrower than chests of drawers and their height is only around 70cm – 100cm. The sideboards fit into almost every room in the house, such as the bedroom, living room, hallway or office.
The low cabinet
A Low sideboard it is – as the name suggests – a Low sideboard. Low sideboards are usually between 25 and 50 cm high and are often flatter than sideboards. Since they are mainly used in living rooms, they are also used as… TV cards designated. Like the sideboard, the low sideboard is usually equipped with a combination of doors, open compartments, flaps or drawers which, in addition to the storage space at the top, offer additional storage space. In addition to special device compartments on the back, a TV shelf also has practical cable openings for television or other technical devices.
What materials are the chests of drawers made of?
Chests of drawers and sideboards are available in different materials, designs and sizes, which can be easily integrated into any room thanks to their variation options. As is the material Holz very popular, such as chests of drawers in oak, beech, pine or walnut. The natural material of wood is unbeatable when it comes to a warm and cozy atmosphere. Solid wood dressers have some presence without appearing too bulky or dominant, but they can also draw attention with the rest of your decor. The choice of models ranges from simple chests of drawers with a discreet design to unusual models with elaborate decorations. In addition to purely wooden chests of drawers, there are also models equipped with a Plastic coating they are available in different colors and can be both shiny and opaque. Dressers with a high-gloss look, such as white, have a very modern, clean and purist look and these models usually do without frills such as elaborate flourishes, drawer or door handles.
What advantages and disadvantages do the individual types of chests of drawers in use have?
Whether in the living room, bedroom, dining room, bathroom, hallway or office – chests of drawers and sideboards can be used versatilely, offer ample storage space and also have a lot to offer in terms of appearance. In addition to a beautiful and attractive design, one thing is particularly important: that you can conveniently store all the things you want to store in the chest of drawers. So think about how long before you buy Platz you have available for your new treasure and what things will be there in the future accommodated it should be. The different types of chests of drawers do not always make the choice easy and each model can have its advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the room in which your chest of drawers is to be placed, a classic chest of drawers, a combined chest of drawers, a sideboard or even a low cabinet can make a good impression. We will explain which model is best suited for which room.
The classic chest of drawers
The classic chest of drawers is a half-height wardrobe mainly equipped with practical drawers of various sizes. Unlike the sideboard, which is wider than it is tall, one is suitable Specific chest of drawers for the roomsin which small parking lot is available. With a chest of drawers you can make optimal use of the space towards the ceiling, especially in small rooms, and still have enough space to store all the things that need to be stored neatly and hidden. Models with many drawers are particularly suitable for smaller things, such as hats, scarves and gloves in the hallway, cutlery, candles or napkins in the kitchen or dining room or underwear, towels and accessories in the bedroom or bathroom. Thanks to one Chest of drawers with many drawers you can Sort everything clearly and separately from each other and always have everything at hand. The disadvantage of such a chest of drawers is that it is sometimes not possible to store larger items in the drawers. If both smaller individual tools as well as larger objects If you want to store it in the dresser, then it is better to choose one Combined chest of drawerswhich is equipped with practical drawers but also with doors or open compartments.
The belief
Since a sideboard is always much wider than the chest of drawers, this is necessary more floor space for this model. The sideboards therefore find their place mainly in the living room or bedroom, but also offer their advantages in the hallway or office if there is enough space. With a sideboard you can choose between different combination options choose between a model with only doors and compartments behind or a model that also has practical drawers or open compartments. Sideboards with doors offer plenty of internal space for storing larger items, such as bed linen, blankets or towels in the bedroom, crockery in the dining room or folders or other work utensils in the office or study. Thanks to its large surface area, you can also use the sideboard with all kinds of cute things Decoration equip or the surface as additional storage spaceas for books, a beautiful vase or a table lamp. Even below low, sloping ceilingsIf there is no space for a wardrobe or chest of drawers, a sideboard is the ideal furnishing accessory to make all sorts of objects disappear invisibly.
The low cabinet
The low sideboard offers clear advantages if you have one Adequate storage space for your technical devices looking into the living room. This means you can ideally store your flat screen TV at eye level and hide all cables invisibly inside and at the back. There is also space for additional technologies such as a DVD player or music system, while DVDs, CDs and other household items disappear into integrated compartments or behind closed doors. Since low cabinets are usually quite long but at the same time often narrow, they do not take up too much wall space, which is particularly advantageous in small rooms. Unlike the sideboard, the low sideboard offers interiors Not as much storage.
Which types will we see more of in the future?
According to the latest living trends from IMM Cologne, we will soon see another type of chest of drawers in living rooms: the showcase. Showcases and display cases have a long tradition and in ancient times they were used by nobles and wealthy people to present noble treasures in a protected container. Today, display cases are used in various fields. Lockable display cases for jewelery and glass in jewelery shops or museums, display cases in companies and shops, or display cases of various sizes and furnishings for our living spaces. Half-height to full-height display cases offer one or more glass inserts clear view of the interiorFor example, to present fine porcelain, glasses, vases or sculptures attractively and protected from dirt and dust.
But the classic sideboards, chests of drawers and low sideboards will also remain, extremely practical and functional furniture, indispensable in living rooms.
Chests of drawers, sideboards and low sideboards in the Baltic Design Shop
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