A dresser is the sort of piece that gives a home real gravitas.
Because a good dresser makes a statement, its mere presence can earn you an impressive amount of interior style points. However, with its forever elegant looks a dresser becomes easy to neglect. We take the dresser for granted, thinking it will look after itself.
So whether you are the proud new owner of a dresser, or have one that is an old friend looking for a bit of affection and attention, here is some advice from Neptune's expert designers on how to take it from dresser to well-dressed.
Firstly there is shelf style. There is no doubt the best dressers are those that are rooted in practicality. Crockery, glasses, and a scattering of mugs are a real must, and while the dresser may be where you display your finest wares, it can also be a great excuse to treat yourself to pieces of lovely everyday tableware and show them off instead.
If clutter-free is your thing, try placing a few folded linen napkins or tea towels on your dresser to give it warmth. Otherwise, it is a nice area to fill with carafes, a colander, a breadboard, and greenery, or maybe home-grown herbs or a vase of blooms.
Now comes colour. Just like with a room, a touch of colour can completely transform your dresser. Do not be afraid to breathe new life into your dresser. A strong blue or an up-to-the-minute shade of blush pink is really fun. If neutrals are your thing, cream to bright white or natural wood to a soft grey can be just as transformative.
The final tip is one that is often not considered yet has enormous impact. If the room in which your dresser lives is big enough, try moving it to a different wall and reconfiguring other freestanding bits of furniture.
Or, if you fancy a real switch-around, why not take it to a new room altogether? Just like the sofa is no longer confined to the living room, the dresser, while quite happy spending its days in the kitchen, can be equally at home in the dining room, wide hallways, and lounges.
So with just a few changes your dresser can take on a whole new character and you can give your rooms a new point of focus.
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