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The Kids Dressers Guide
As your little ones grow, so does their collection of daily necessities. When choosing furniture for a nursery or child’s bedroom, a dresser is an invaluable storage solution that will keep some of life’s chaos contained without skimping on style. Whether storing clothing, shoes, personal knick-knacks, art supplies, and more, there are options for every need. Read our guide below to learn more about dressers for kids.
Before You Buy
Are you working with tight quarters, or are you looking for furniture to fill a large room? Take measurements of the room’s dimensions, including additional clearance. Key dimensions to note for the dresser are height, width, and depth as you plan the layout of the bedroom.
Finding a dresser for a kid’s bedroom is easy, but there are a few considerations to keep in mind before you purchase.
Make Good Use of Space
Lave at least 36 inches of clearance between the edges of the dresser and walls or other furniture. This will ensure there’s plenty of room to move around and play without the risk of accidents.
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F.A.Q.
How big should a kids’ dresser be?
Kids’ dressers come in a variety of sizes. When figuring out what size you need, some things to consider include:
- The size of the room: If your child’s room is a little smaller, you might want a dresser with a smaller profile. Something narrow, but tall can still meet the storage needs of a larger dresser but take up less floor space in the room.
- Your child’s storage needs: If you have a lot of clothing to store, you might need a larger dresser. Dressers can also be used to store other supplies such as diapers or pull-ups, spare bedding, or toys. Storing those things might require a larger or taller dresser, as well.
- What kinds of items you need to store: If anything you’re storing is bulky or unusually shaped, you may need a large dresser with wider or taller drawers to ensure they’ll close properly. Additionally, if you plan to store things you don’t want your child to pull out, a taller dresser with higher drawers can help keep those items out of reach. You can also install child-proof drawer latches for extra security, or buy a dresser with built-in drawer locks.
How do you choose a kids’ dresser?
When selecting a dresser for your child’s room, you’ll want to consider the size, the aesthetic of the room, and your child’s needs. Choose a dresser large enough to hold everything you need to store without taking up all of the floor space in a smaller room.
If your child's room has a theme, you can go with a solid color that matches the color scheme, such as a green dresser for a jungle or woodland theme, or a pink dresser to go with a princess room. You can also stick with a natural wood dresser, which pairs well with most aesthetics and is timeless enough to still match if your child redecorates when they’re older.
If your child is fairly independent, you may want something short that gives them access to all of the drawers. However, if you’re storing things you don’t want them accessing, something taller or with built-in locks can keep little hands out of the wrong drawers.
What is the best material for a kids’ dresser?
For a child’s room, the perfect dresser is made of a material that is durable and easy to clean. Most kids' dressers are made of wood because it’s a sturdy material and easy to pair with most aesthetics. The wood can be stained, coated, or painted to offer a variety of colors and styles.
Stained wood dressers are better for more rustic aesthetics in a room where the child is unlikely to spill or draw on the wood. However, because the wood isn’t coated in a protective material, it may be susceptible to warping from spills or condensation.
Coated or painted wood dressers have an extra layer between the liquid and the wood, making it more resistant to liquids. Either way, you still want to clean up spills as soon as you see them to help your kids' dresser last longer.