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Measuring a dresser is needed when arranging furniture, moving houses, or delivering furniture to your home. A dresser is a common furniture piece that homeowners purchase for their bedrooms. This kind of furniture serves as storage for your clothes, some bedroom items, decors, mirrors for grooming, and even your entertainment units like a television.
Knowing the correct dresser dimensions is critical to ensure that the right furnishing fits and matches your space. Wondering how to measure a dresser the proper way? Here’s how.
3 Factors to Consider Before Measuring Bedroom Dresser
Before you measure your dresser, you should consider these 3 factors first:
1. Ensure your dresser is on a flat surface
It doesn’t matter if you’re measuring a large dresser or a 24-inch dresser, always put them on a flat surface. This ensures you get the correct dresser height when measuring from the floor to the dresser’s top.
2. Always measure dresser drawers
Don’t forget to measure your dresser drawers to ensure you can open them freely. Also, this enables you to position the dresser in a better area, considering other furniture items. If you have the standard dresser drawer height, they should be around six inches. However, bigger dressers have bigger drawers, which might need more space.
Knowing the different types and dimensions of a dresser can help you get an idea of how much space you need. Learn about the type of dresser you have by reading our ultimate guide.
3. Measure your dresser dimensions twice
To get the correct dresser measurements, measure the dresser’s dimensions twice or thrice if necessary.
Measuring a Dresser to Move It
How do you measure a dresser? If you're planning to move your dresser, you should make sure to measure the furniture and space well to avoid problems.
1. Grab the right tape measure
You’d be surprised that there are over 20 tape measure types. Selecting the right tape measure lets you measure dressers with convenience. If you have a medium oak dresser or brown dresser, buy a tape measure at least 16 feet long (192 inches). For more oversized furniture, the tape measure must be at least 25 feet or 300 inches.
Make sure it’s straight when getting the measurements of a dresser. Fabric tape measures may tend to slump in one part of a furniture measurement, so maybe getting a pocket (spring return) tape measure with a hard case makes it easier to keep it straight.
2. Measure dresser height
The dresser’s height is measured from the floor to the dresser’s top. This is crucial when you’re placing your dresser under a window. Most bedroom dressers have a height between 30 and 50 inches.
3. Measure dresser length
The dresser length or width is the measurement from one side to the other side of the dresser. This is vital when you’re placing the dresser against a wall. The typical dresser length can run between 30 and 80 inches.
4. Measure the dresser depth
What is depth in furniture? The dresser depth is the side measurements of the item. When measuring the dresser’s depth, include drawers to ensure you can open them freely, especially when positioned in a small space.
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Types of Cabinets or Dressers
These are the types of cabinets and dressers you can consider:
Chest of Drawers
A chest of drawers, which come in white or black bedroom chest of drawers, is a tall, vertical dresser with several drawers stacked on top of each other.
It’s ideal for storing clothing in smaller spaces since it takes up less floor area, such as the Glacier Point Collection chest by A-America or Aspen Village Collection chest by Avalon Furniture.
Double Dresser
A double dresser is wider, with two columns of drawers side by side. Pieces such as the Cottage Traditions Collection double dresser by American Woodcrafters, Cambridge Transitional Collection double dresser by Aspen Home Furniture, and Addison Lane Double Drawer Dresser by Magnussen Home, are perfect for larger bedrooms or when you need more storage for clothes or linens. Shop cheap double dressers at Local Furniture Outlet.
Bachelor’s Chest
A bachelor’s chest, like the piece from ART Furniture's Architrave Collection, is a small, narrow dresser with just a few drawers, making it perfect for tight spaces. It’s often used in guest rooms or as an extra storage piece.
The bachelor's chest got its name because it was originally designed for single men living in smaller spaces, like studio apartments or bachelor pads.
Its compact size made it easy to fit into tight quarters, while the few drawers provided just enough storage for a man's basic wardrobe and belongings.
Over time, it became a popular choice for anyone needing functional storage in a smaller dresser.
Wardrobe or Armoire
A wardrobe or armoire is a tall cabinet that often includes both drawers and a space for hanging clothes. Check out the Cortina Collection armoire by AICO Furniture and Liberty Furniture's Magnolia Manor Collection armoire.
A Dresser for a Clutter-Free Home
Now that you know how to measure a dresser, you can easily integrate one into your home. It keeps your things in order to avoid clutter.
Not quite sure what kind of dresser you need for your bedroom? Don’t fret. We have every dresser style in all sizes for your space, like this beautiful six-drawer pecan dresser perfect for your traditional home. Check out Local Furniture Outlet’s website and enjoy free shipping on every item!
