Dressersrange in size and style, though most contain at least three storage drawers.

These chests are excellent for small bedrooms that lack sufficient closet space.

As the name suggests, the piece is ideal for containing belongings for just one person.

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These wooden dressers range in style from traditional to contemporary and complement a number of aesthetics.

Interior designerElizabeth Drakewho runs an eponymous firm also enjoys using them in guest rooms.

Highboys generally feature five or six drawers that are equal in size.

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Today, many people refer to any tall, thin dresser as a highboy.

Lastly, highboys are easy to style all throughout the home and are not just for the bedroom.

They featured drawers for storage and were short in height, with feet often curving outward.

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These pieces were made from wood and oftentimes paired with highboys.

The term lowboy dresser is now used to describe a variety of styles of low dressers.

Built-in dressers are commonly seen in shared spaces such asdorm roomsor rooms belonging to multiple children.

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For example, the dresser above could double as a buffet in the dining room.

A lingerie chest is tall and narrow and generally contains five drawers at minimum.

Many people will place this piece of furniture beside the bed or an empty bedroom corner.

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It may also be housed inside a walk-in closet.

Additionally, the dresser can grow with the child and remain in their bedroom as they get older.

This design is French in origin and dates back to the 17th century.

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Cloth drawers are therefore a safe alternative and are also very affordable.

Armoire

Anarmoireis a large wardrobe with a hanging rod inside.

This makes it easy to hang up jackets, suits, dresses, and more.

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Individuals who do not have hall closets in their homes may rely on armories to store their basic outerwear.

Armoires range in style from simple and minimal to antique and ornate looking.

Some also contain inner drawers, allowing for folded storage.

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The rolling chest can easily be moved around within a home as needed.

A secretary desk is one such example.

combination dresser

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