What has happened to the dressers, bureaus, and armoires we used to see in homes? Are they becoming obsolete?
The quick answer is yes!
According to home designers and public preference, these age-old furniture items are being eliminated from bedrooms in order to open up space, create a minimalist environment and transform rooms into a zen paradise. Just see how spacious the rooms in the photos below look – thanks to a great closet!
Millennials and baby boomers are both opting to “take it to the closet”. A beautifully designed reach-in or walk-in closet allows you to ditch clunky furniture pieces that clutter your space. Instead, it promotes a sense of peace and order as you have created amazing storage space within the depths of the closet alcove.
Is it wise to put a chest of drawers in a closet? If the size of the dresser fits perfectly, then yes this can work. Often the size of the chest of drawers is too bulky or the sizing is not appropriate for the space, causing other issues when trying to access items within the closet space. Sometimes it can take up more room than is necessary and then you have lost valuable storage space within the closet. Also, consider if the drawers, when opened, will be awkward to maneuver. Will you be able to see the items that are in the drawers? What is the lighting like in the closet?
When planning for the storage of clothing and belongings in a bedroom, note that a chest of good quality drawers is actually more money than having a custom closet built into your closet space. The beauty of a custom closet is that you can change the design configuration and, if you decide you don’t want drawers, you can have them removed and you are left with nice open shelves. You don’t have that option with a dresser.
Often Bryan Fulop, the owner and designer for My Custom Closet, finds that when people put a chest of drawers in a closet, it ends up being more of a “catch all” on the top surface with clothing stuffed and overflowing in dresser drawers that don’t function well. This situation becomes a point of frustration and disorganization for the homeowner. Opting out of putting old bureaus in a closet and opting out of buying expensive bedroom furniture like dressers and armoires, gives you the opportunity to have money to put towards a custom made interior closet that makes the most sense for the space and is also aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
When you work with My Custom Closet, you get to decide what you want to shine and hide! Our experts will help you design the perfect closet.
Take a look at this custom closet design we finished in Skippack. The chest of drawers takes the place of a furniture piece. Plus, the rest of the closet speaks for itself! With all that storage space, from the drawers to the shelves and hanging bars, who needs traditional dressers and armoires?
Pay attention to design blogs, Pinterest and designer websites like House Beautiful. You’ll notice that 80% of the time, the chest of drawers and armoires are non-existent. People want simplicity, but the only way to achieve that is by being very wise with your closet space.
Want additional, wise closet counsel? Contact My Custom Closet today to get started on the perfect closet design.
