Dressers. I kind of think the closet, if it is a walk in, should house all the clothes. But not everyone has a walk in closet, or room for a dresser, or some people still really like dressers in the room. Dressers can be a very attractive part of the room decor. While decorative, they are also highly functional, so there are two things going on with them.
I don't think more than one dresser per person is necessary. That rule does not hold true in my house. My husband has WAY too many clothes, so he has his own 3 deep -drawer dresser, and then shares the 8 drawer dresser with me (so I only use 4 drawers, and he uses 7, nuts!) But I cannot get rid of his excess, as much as I would like to! Really, how can one ever wear 30 polo shirts, 30 t shirts, 15 bathing suits, and we live in Washington, where it is not sun weather for 9 months a year!! Anyhow...
Depending on the size of your room, and what you really need, you will want to choose a dresser that flows with the style of what else you have going on--like the bed, nightstands, a chair or bench or desk, etc..Things can mix and match well, I am all for it, but it can be a fine line of what looks great and what is a "miss."
So you have your dresser. What do you do with it? Well the top should host some decorative items. I believe simple is best, an overcrowded dresser with knick knacks and other stuff might be cute in a kid's room, but comes off awful in a grown up room. Maybe a few photos framed, frames that look good in that room, a lamp, an accessory, like a vase or sculpture piece, perfume bottles if you are a girl, maybe a candle on a stand, a valet for a guy is great, for his keys and wallet, but don't over do it, you can almost always remove one or two items. And as always, this is not permanent, maybe in 6 months you change things around. Do not cover it with bills, laundry, dishes, etc..please!!!
Inside the dresser seems easy. But many have clothes and underwear just stuffed in, a total mess. Just because you cannot see inside, does not mean it should not be orderly and neat, an extension of the decorating really. See I am a detail person. So everything to me should always be neat and organized, even if you don't see it. Pick drawers for specific items, like underwear, socks, pajamas, t shirts, sweats, whatever. I prefer the dresser to hold less, as I like to "see" my clothes in the closet--so I don't like to put sweaters away, too hard to see them all. Each drawer should have the items folded or lined up in a way that is easy to see. If the drawer is over stuffed and you can barely close it, it is a SIGN it is time to get rid of things. My favorite thing to do. Like your closet, think of the inside of your dresser like a store. You would not want to rummage through a pile at a store--so keep your dresser neat inside.
Some people even install additional items in the drawer--like dividers or little boxes to hold things. It is a whole world of organizing in itself! Go to the Container Store if you have one, they are awesome! I could get lost in there.
So now you have the top and inside of your dresser in tip top and decorative shape. One less thing to worry about ;)
I don't think more than one dresser per person is necessary. That rule does not hold true in my house. My husband has WAY too many clothes, so he has his own 3 deep -drawer dresser, and then shares the 8 drawer dresser with me (so I only use 4 drawers, and he uses 7, nuts!) But I cannot get rid of his excess, as much as I would like to! Really, how can one ever wear 30 polo shirts, 30 t shirts, 15 bathing suits, and we live in Washington, where it is not sun weather for 9 months a year!! Anyhow...
Depending on the size of your room, and what you really need, you will want to choose a dresser that flows with the style of what else you have going on--like the bed, nightstands, a chair or bench or desk, etc..Things can mix and match well, I am all for it, but it can be a fine line of what looks great and what is a "miss."
So you have your dresser. What do you do with it? Well the top should host some decorative items. I believe simple is best, an overcrowded dresser with knick knacks and other stuff might be cute in a kid's room, but comes off awful in a grown up room. Maybe a few photos framed, frames that look good in that room, a lamp, an accessory, like a vase or sculpture piece, perfume bottles if you are a girl, maybe a candle on a stand, a valet for a guy is great, for his keys and wallet, but don't over do it, you can almost always remove one or two items. And as always, this is not permanent, maybe in 6 months you change things around. Do not cover it with bills, laundry, dishes, etc..please!!!
Inside the dresser seems easy. But many have clothes and underwear just stuffed in, a total mess. Just because you cannot see inside, does not mean it should not be orderly and neat, an extension of the decorating really. See I am a detail person. So everything to me should always be neat and organized, even if you don't see it. Pick drawers for specific items, like underwear, socks, pajamas, t shirts, sweats, whatever. I prefer the dresser to hold less, as I like to "see" my clothes in the closet--so I don't like to put sweaters away, too hard to see them all. Each drawer should have the items folded or lined up in a way that is easy to see. If the drawer is over stuffed and you can barely close it, it is a SIGN it is time to get rid of things. My favorite thing to do. Like your closet, think of the inside of your dresser like a store. You would not want to rummage through a pile at a store--so keep your dresser neat inside.
Some people even install additional items in the drawer--like dividers or little boxes to hold things. It is a whole world of organizing in itself! Go to the Container Store if you have one, they are awesome! I could get lost in there.
So now you have the top and inside of your dresser in tip top and decorative shape. One less thing to worry about ;)
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