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If there ever was a multi-purpose piece of furniture, a chest of drawers is it!<\/p>\n
A chest of drawers can be tall and narrow<\/strong> with lots of drawers on top of each other or short and wide<\/strong> with drawers side-by-side. It can be small<\/strong> enough to serve as a nightstand with drawers for necessities or large<\/strong> enough to hold a whole season of clothes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While you can’t hang clothes or install a television in a chest of drawers, it is almost as versatile as an armoire<\/a>. A chest of drawers can serve as a decorative piece only or provide lots of extra storage space right in your living space<\/a>.<\/p>\n A simple chest of drawers is a bargain because it can serve so many purposes<\/strong>. On the outside it’s an interesting piece that occupies a large wall. On the inside it’s a great storage space.<\/p>\n Depending on where you place the chest of drawers and how big it is, the storage options are endless<\/strong>. The top of a tall and large chest is a great place to display plants, photos, and baskets. The top of a short chest of drawers is a place for a lamp, candles, books, a television, a collection or display of flowers.<\/p>\n Whether the chest has 2 drawers or 15, whether it’s decorative or utilitarian, the drawers can hide clothes, hobby supplies, photos, dining items. In fact, just about anything<\/strong> can go into the right size drawer.<\/p>\n You may start out with a basic chest of drawers costing under $100 that will eventually be moved into a closet to store things out of sight. But you’ll see how great the storage possibilities are and want another, maybe better one.<\/p>\n A chest of drawers can be moved<\/strong> from home to home and from room to room, useful in every place you put it.<\/p>\n When you shop for a chest, think about your whole house decorating scheme<\/strong>. If you’re inclined to country style, look at a simple pine chest. If your style is more formal, you might consider a beautiful antique reproduction piece. For a contemporary interior, a simple piece with clean, sleek lines will enhance your home.<\/p>\n Regardless of what style or size you choose, remember that you’ll have the chest of drawers for a long time and use it in many places. Choose wisely<\/strong> and it will serve you well.<\/p>\n