Unless you're lucky enough to have a separate dressing room or a walk-in wardrobe (the dream), a decent level of storage in the bedroom is non-negotiable.
From practical pieces like bedside tables to hold all your nighttime essentials to wardrobes big enough to properly house your collection of clothes and accessories, there are some items of furniture that no bedroom feels complete without.
A chest of drawers, while not strictly essential, does provide extra space for separates and other household accessories: think blankets, bedding and bed linen.
They come in all sizes, shapes and colours to suit your needs as well as your interior scheme. Typically you'll have at least three drawers to organise your things across, meaning you can find what you need easily. It’s easy to organise inside each drawer further by adding compartment inserts to keep things like socks, hosiery and underwear untangled. Amazon offers a wealth of drawer organisers online - find them here.
Aside from being practical, a great chest of drawers can become a focal point in the bedroom, depending on the design you pick. Look for glossy dark woods and designs with unusual features like bone inlay or bobbin legs to achieve a statement look.
If you're on the hunt for a new chest of drawers to give yourself more storage options and banish the clutter for good, we've rounded up the most stylish looks available to buy right now.
We've taken care to choose a variety of dimensions, styles and budgets so you should find something that will appeal.
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John Lewis Padma 6 Drawer Chest, Brown/Brass
Dimensions: 88 x 138 x 45cm
Made in India with acacia wood, this chest looks like a find from an expensive antique store. The finish emphasises the grain and knots of the wood, heightened further by the round pull handles in brass. With nine drawers, there's plenty of space to store all manner of bits and pieces.
Buy now £489.00, John Lewis
John Lewis Bobbin 3 Drawer Chest, Blue
Dimensions: 85 x 103.4 x 48.7cm
Proving that the Bobbin revival is going strong, John Lewis has this three-drawer chest ready to welcome into your home. Also available in grey and a chic olive green hue, the bobbin legs on all four corners promise to add delightful charm to any bedroom. We would swap the knobs for something more playful to customise the look.
Buy now £499.00, John Lewis
Roseland Furniture Oskar 4 Drawer Tall Grooved Chest
Dimensions: 101 x 70 x 38cm
Crafted from elegant acacia wood, the midcentury appeal of this walnut-finished look can't be denied. Taller than most chests at 101cm high and with four deep drawers to make use of, it offers an excellent level of storage.
Buy now £349.95, Roseland Furniture
Dunelm Alita 3 Drawer Wide Chest
Dimensions: 81 x 80 x 42cm
This modern chest of drawers comes partially assembled, something that will please DIY-phobes out there. Semi-gloss paint covers the 3D fluted textured drawer fronts, adding a designer look to the piece. Adding to the streamlined feel, the drawers work on a push-to-open mechanism, rolling open to reveal plenty of room to store jumpers, jeans and more inside. Available in cream and green.
Buy now £329.00, Dunelm
Jonathan Adler Gala Chest
Dimensions: 108 x 45.7 x 79.4cm
For those prepared to splash out on a piece of art that also serves as furniture, look no further than Jonathan Adler. The US brand has plenty of treasures to pine over, but in the chest of drawers category, this retro curio look comes out top. The fabulous piece is made with glossy black lacquer and etched brass hardware. The result? A statement piece that you’ll never stop admiring.
Buy now £2240.00, Jonathan Adler
Graham & Green Classic White Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawers
Dimensions: 86.5 x 107 x 50cm
The beauty of mother of pearl is used to magnificent effect in Graham & Green's chest of drawers. Set within resin on mango wood, the piece is made in India by master craftsmen, and it shows. Set it near a window or where it will catch the light to admire the true beauty of the gemstone.
Buy now £1695.00, Graham & Green
IKEA Hemnes Chest of 8 Drawers
Dimensions: 160 x 50 x 96cm
Flat-pack furniture gets a bad rap for being flimsy, but IKEA's Hemnes line is made from solid pine, giving you the high quality that's required in such a hardworking piece of furniture. Drawers are set on runners for quiet, smooth opening and closing and there are eight compartments to store all your things. Each drawer is quite deep - the bottom ones at 20cm deep. You'll be amazed at how much they can hold.
Buy now £299.00, IKEA
