| Everything you need to know to find the best chest of | | | | which is worth considering if you have uneven flooring, |
| drawers for your home | | | | as it eliminates the need to wedge something under |
| If you're looking for bedroom storage, a chest of | | | | one corner to stop it from wobbling. |
| drawers can meet most of your needs - we've put | | | | Chest of drawers design features |
| together a list of things to consider before you buy | | | | If you are buying your chest of drawers on the |
| Choosing a chest of drawer design | | | | internet, you should still try to visit a showroom and |
| It's a good idea to have a basic idea in mind before | | | | have a good look at them. |
| you start looking for a chest of drawers, otherwise | | | | There are certain design features that you should |
| you could find yourself changing your mind with every | | | | check, such as whether the drawers open smoothly |
| model you see and coming home empty handed. | | | | on their runners and how easy it is to grasp the |
| Think about whether you want the chest of drawers | | | | handles - practicality outweighs style at this stage, so if |
| to be tall and narrow, or short and wide, and whether | | | | it seems like the drawers might be difficult to open |
| you need several small drawers at the top, or just a | | | | when they are full, you will probably want to start your |
| serious of large drawers. It's also worth thinking about | | | | search again. |
| how deep the drawers need to be | | | | Check the quality of the chest of drawers |
| Where will the chest of drawers go | | | | Obviously, the chest of drawers you buy should feel |
| If the chest of drawers is going in a particular space, | | | | solid and strong, but you can also check that it is made |
| remember to make a note of the measurements to | | | | well by looking at the drawers. |
| make sure it will fit when you get it home. | | | | Familiarise yourself with what dovetail joints look like, |
| If you are buying a wooden piece of furniture, | | | | and check that they have been used to hold the front |
| remember it will need to be positioned away from any | | | | and sides of the drawers together. And lastly, run your |
| radiators or working fireplaces, as the heat can dry out | | | | hands over the insides of the drawers to make sure |
| and warp the wood. | | | | there are no rough areas that could snag clothing. |
| Some chest of drawers designs offer adjustable feet, | | | | |