How do you position a chest of drawers in the living room?

The chest of drawers is a piece of furniture that can be found not only in the bedroom or hallway, but also in the living room. Why we chose it for this room. It is a piece of furniture that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Chests of drawers are perfect for storage and are also an ornament to the room. If they are positioned correctly, you can be sure that they will look good and fulfil their task perfectly. Find out with us how to position a chest of drawers in your living room to make the most of its potential.

On the wall – a classic and safe solution

One of the best solutions is to place the chest of drawers against the wall. Placing this piece of furniture against the wall keeps the living room spacious. It is also an option to position the chest of drawers so that it is more comfortable to use this piece of furniture. This positioning also allows you to emphasise the decorations on the table top. We suggest:

• If possible, place the chest of drawers behind the sofa, against the wall under the painting or between the windows.
• If you have an empty room, a chest of drawers is the perfect way to fill it and add character to the interior.
• Place a lamp, a plant in a pot or a few picture frames on your dresser. This will give you extra space for decorations.

This solution is one of the best ways to place a chest of drawers in the living room. It is the most practical and versatile way to place them.

Under the television – as an RTV cabinet

There are chests of drawers on the market that are perfect as TV cabinets. In this case, however, it is best to opt for a model that is lower and wider so that the TV can be placed freely on top. Why choose this solution? The drawers of the chest of drawers can be used to store cables, remote controls and media accessories. This allows cables to be stored aesthetically. Chests of drawers have a larger capacity than typical RTV cabinets, which makes this solution really practical. However, if you decide to place a chest of drawers under the TV and use it as an RTV cabinet, you will need to think about the cable pass-throughs or invest in an organiser to keep things tidy.

As a room divider in an open-plan living room

If you have a living room that is connected to your kitchen or dining room, a chest of drawers can serve perfectly as a low partition. Simply place it with its back to the sofa to separate the living area from the dining area. What are the advantages of this solution? You get a clear separation of the areas without having to put up walls,and even more storage space. However, if you opt for this type of dresser arrangement, remember to choose a model with an elegant back and a stable structure that does not need to be fixed to the wall.

In the corner – making the most of the space

In some living rooms, the corners remain empty and an undeveloped space is created. However, a corner chest of drawers or a narrow model that fits perfectly into the corner of the room fits perfectly into such a space. Such an arrangement is ideal for smaller living spaces where every available centimetre of space must be used. The advantage of such an arrangement is the utilisation of dead space. In addition, the room remains free to move and you gain more space for storage and decoration, a lamp or plants.

Under the window – functional and stylish

If you have a low window in your living room and the space underneath is empty, you can install a low chest of drawers. This gives you practical storage space. The top can also be used as a windowsill and as a place for plants. This solution is perfect for living rooms decorated in a Scandinavian or boho style.

What should I look out for when installing a chest of drawers in the living room?

There are a few details to consider when installing a chest of drawers in your living room. Here you can find out what you should pay attention to:

• Access to the drawers and doors – leave at least 50-60 cm of free space at the front of the chest of drawers.
• Proportions – do not place a small chest of drawers next to a large sofa, otherwise it will be visually lost. Keep the balance.
• Style – match the chest of drawers with other furniture.
• Light – do not position your chest of drawers so that it covers a window or obstructs access to power sockets.
• Safety – if there are children in the house, secure the furniture against tipping over (e.g. by fixing it to the wall).

A chest of drawers in the living room has a decorative function, it can be a cupboard under the TV, a partition between areas or a way to utilise an empty corner or the space under a window. However, it is very important that it fits in with the room layout and does not get in the way. By following these rules, you can not only ensure that your living room dresser is comfortable and safe to use, but also that it is an ornament to the room as a whole.