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If you are looking to add elegance and beauty to your home, consider purchasing a pine chest of drawers.
They add a warm touch to your living area. Typically, they are purchased for use in a bedroom; however, they work well in any room where you need additional storage space.

They come in many styles. They have anywhere from 3, 4, 5 or 6 drawers and, of course, are usually purchased to provide extra storage and help organize a room.

Before making your purchase decision, ask yourself:

Will a pine chest of drawer look right with my other furniture? Will it blend in well?

The answer is pine furniture works very well with other types of wood. It stands out and can actually brighten a room; while providing a good focal point for your whole room. Pine furniture is a long-term investment and designed to last, so expect to spend a little more initially, but it’s worth it. When you purchase fine furniture, you have a distinctive piece for your home.

Pine is a soft wood and has natural irregularities that only adds to it’s uniqueness. It is not a good idea to place your pine furniture in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Pine wood is susceptible to temperature changes so try to keep your room at a controlled temp; no quick fluctuations in temperature is recommended.

Taking care of your solid pine chest of drawers isn’t a difficult task. Never place cold or hot items directly on the top of the furniture; use a place mat or coaster. Since your new furniture may have been sitting in a warehouse for a period of time, it is a good idea to wax the new furniture and then regularly, wipe with a slightly wet cloth. Even an older antique pine chest of drawers should be regularly wiped with a damp cloth. Never, ever use detergent or soap for cleaning and no furniture polish that contains Silicon should be used. It is best to do a spot test on a portion not easily seen, to ensure you are not damaging the wood. Remember, pine tends to have a negative reaction to man made cleaning products. Natural woods breath and absorb humidity in the room in which they are placed so your furniture will need periodic re-treating to maintain it’s beauty. Use a non-perfumed block wax and always be sure you follow manufacturer’s care directions. Waxing every six months or so is sufficient after the initial cleaning to keep your furniture looking like new.

A well built set of pine chest of drawers can be enjoyed for years.

While a chest of drawers was once relegated to the bedroom, today it has become a fashion statement. Available in many different styles, this versatile piece holds much more than your socks. Place one in the front hall as a place to keep things like purses and wallets. Stand one in the kitchen and use it to hold place-mats and kitchen towels. Put one n the bathroom for your towels and linens. In the living room it can hold photo albums, sofa blankets and remotes. Place framed family photos on top as a display.

The front hall is the first place guests see when they step into your house so why not make it inviting? Chests of drawers in cheerful colors would make a bold statement while welcoming your guest into a happy home. Consider a color such as red to really pop out. A 6-drawer piece would be just the thing. Tuck things you will need on the go inside the drawers. This might include hats, book bags and sunglasses. Add a vase of flowers and an attractive bowl to hold keys and loose change on top. Place a small mirror so you can check your hair one last time before leaving the house.

Consider placing one in your kitchen, usually the most cluttered room in a house. A pale yellow, spring green or something white chest of drawers would make a great conversation piece. Use the drawers for linens, plastic-ware and even pantry goods. Use one drawer as the proverbial “junk” drawer. You know the one; batteries, stamps, flashlights, paper, pens, pencils, etc…All the things you use in a kitchen but do not actually have a home for. Or how about using one drawer as a tea drawer? When you offer your friends a cup of tea, they can pull out the drawer and take their pick.

They can also go with the theme of any style of room. Do you have a traditional styled room – no problem – go with an antique chest of drawers to match the look. One of the most common styles is the pine chest of drawers which will go with almost any decorative scheme.

Buy a smaller set of drawers for the living room. The television can go on top while all the gadgets you use with it can go in the drawers. A 2-drawer chest can be used as a side table in the living room. Place a reading lamp on top and use the drawer for your books, magazines, or a small blanket to cuddle on the sofa.

The possibilities of a chest of drawers is really endless, match one with your décor, fill it up and get rid of some clutter.