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A chest of drawers is a practical item that many of us have in our bedrooms. But it can also be a focal point if we want it to be – and one way we can make that happen is by choosing a colour that will really stand out among its surroundings.

But with that in mind you have to think about whether you really want an antique chest of drawers at all. For starters they can be very expensive, as we have seen. And they can also be hard to come by. You normally have to go to an auction (which is where the above example was found) and bid against other people to stand a chance of winning it.

An essential item to have in the room will be a chest of drawers of some kind. Ideally you should opt for a reasonably large one because you will have plenty to put in it – nappies, clothing and plenty more besides. But what kind of chest of drawers should you buy?

For starters you should think about the age of the child who needs the chest of drawers. If the child is very young you will probably want something in a pastel colour rather than something very bright and lively looking. You also want something that will last as long as possible, so if you buy smart you can have something that will provide you with many years of use.

It’s hard to say exactly what typefies a French style chest of drawers because they are all so different. But the essential style really remains much the same throughout the many different models that are available. These chests of drawers will all have legs on them, and they may be quite tall as well. Typically speaking they can be anything from a few inches high – acting as no more than feet at this height – or much higher than that. In some cases you could get a stool and sit with your knees tucked underneath the chest of drawers quite comfortably.

Sometimes you might buy a chest of drawers with the specific idea of placing it in a certain spot in your bedroom. But you need to be a bit careful of whether it will be in direct sunlight. This is particularly important if you have a wooden chest of drawers that has not been painted or stained in any way.

There is probably no better time of the year than the very beginning to go out and look for a new chest of drawers for your bedroom. The January sales always bring with them some good offers so it’s worth looking both online and off to find something that will meet your needs.

Is it really possible to spend a four figure sum on a chest of drawers? Yes it is – and you would be amazed how many you can find out there that have this kind of price tag on them.