Chests of Drawers

Tallboys, Chest of Drawers & Dresser Tables

Perfect for a child or adult’s bedroom, office, hallway, entranceway, a tallboy is a space-saving alternative to a classic chest of drawers. Tallboy drawers offer a tidy and relatively compact solution for organising overflow - from clothes and linen to paperwork, toys or tools.

Chest Of Drawers

Sometimes thought of more as bedroom furniture, a chest of drawers can prove equally useful for storing spare linen, blankets or toys in other areas of the home, or even for tool storage in the garage.

How to choose the right drawer set for your space 

For the bedroom, if not constrained by space, one large set of drawers may be a practical option. However, considering the additional configuration benefits that two or three small separate units may provide can be useful depending on the number of users and intended contents. Meanwhile, tall sets of drawers can provide a practical space-saving solution when short on floor area - and some synthetic materials evoke a fresh and far less imposing feel than the classic but often larger wooden varieties.

A wide range of options for storage drawers

If you require additional storage space in your bedroom or if existing storage furniture like wardrobe systems or bedside tables are not enough, a classic oak unit has the weight to cater to heavier items. However, to keep rooms clear of clutter, a set of storage drawers that sits neatly in a closet or linen cupboard may be worth considering. Plywood or plastic, shallow or deep, tall or short, there are plenty of options to choose from – even with adjustable feet or castors to allow movement between spaces when required.

If the drawer unit will be used to store tools or other equipment, shorter, wooden drawers may prove sturdier and better suited to the environment.

Styling the right drawer unit

Drawer units serve a range of purposes. Whether for the bedroom, bathroom or office they must be chosen carefully and function efficiently. Bedroom drawer units can benefit from a range of drawer sizes, with weight loading a key consideration to avoid toppling. For the bathroom, a smaller set that is easily cleaned may be better, with glass or plastic materials offering a stylish yet sturdy departure from traditional wood or those units with classic brass handles.

Selecting drawers of the best size

The intended use of the drawers will determine the best size of the unit. Consider the depth of the intended items that will be housed in the drawers. For example, space and depth required for storing blankets and bulkier items will no doubt be very different from that needed for the storage of clothing or jewellery. If the drawers are for tools in the garage or more unique items, consider the size of those items and the dimensions of drawers that would allow for easy access. In some cases, drawers can be customised to suit individual requirements, so if the intended use is unique it can be worth considering whether the drawers best suited to space can be configured specifically for different uses.  

Tallboy dressers and tallboy drawers 

Tallboy drawers come in a range of dimensions and the right one will prove just as good an option for a child’s room as for anywhere else.

With a wide range of different configurations, tallboy dressers may include three, four, five, six or seven drawers of differing depths and dimensions to suit the full range of purposes they can be employed for.

Tallboys for small spaces

Higher, narrower drawers leave extra floor space, making tallboy drawers an ideal option for bedroom furniture or smaller rooms. For children’s rooms, this will mean more space for playing.

Tallboys for living spaces

Given their narrower and less imposing footprint, tallboys are increasingly moving out of the bedroom and into the hallway, dining and living spaces – even the bathroom. Tall and elegant, tallboys are more often than not made from solid oak, pine or other hardwoods meaning they are sturdy, stable and capable of bearing heavy loads. With the range of options available in different sizes and colours, it is much easier to find one that matches with other living room furniture like entertainment units, dining tables, sofa beds and side tables.

Styling tallboys to suit the decor

The beauty is in the presentation, with multiple paint finishing options to brighten a space. With everything from metallics to distressed finishes and highly ornate, carved forms the options are endless. At the other end of the spectrum, the very contemporary, minimalist crisp aesthetic can work well in industrial or modern spaces. These types of pieces are often slender, sleek and devoid of unnecessary detailing.  

While brass knobs or handles may be desired in the bedroom, consider the pop out draw mechanisms for the hallway or living room to provide that clean look and to avoid accidental catching.

The wide range of styles to choose from mean tallboy drawers will fit in with any style of decor be it retro, rustic, minimalist, industrial or classic. Find a striking design and brighten up the décor or simply choose a style that blends into the background as a purely functional piece, while enjoying clutter-free living.