If you’re looking online for a new dresser for your bedroom, this buyer’s guide will help So much easier. In this post you will find the best dressers in the categories splurge and save.
You’ll also find a range of dresser styles and color options to choose from (variety is good!).
Hopefully this shopping guide will inspire you to start working on that bedroom refreshment you’ve been thinking about. Or help you find a budget-friendly dresser if you’ve recently moved to a new apartment.
I also share tips for updating a dresser at the end of the post. It’s so easy to make small changes (with a big impact) without spending a lot of money.
This is Elsie’s favorite dresser. You can see it in her current bedroom and in a previous bedroom below. If you are able to save up for such a piece of furniture, it can last for a long time Years.
Splurge dressers:
Mid-century chest of drawers with 8 drawers
This is one of West Elm’s best selling dressers. I love the sleek mid-century design and that it’s made from sustainably sourced wood. It is a spacious chest of drawers available in 2 colors and a smaller version with 6 drawers.
White 6-drawer chest of drawers from Ingram
This has been Elsie’s favorite dresser for years! It is a beautifully crafted chest of drawers with silver and brass hardware, sealed with clear lacquer to prevent wear and tear. It is available in 3 colors and has a matching bedside table.
Ellington 6 drawer Fluted dresser
I love the rounded corners and textured design of this fluted oak dresser. The wood is kiln dried for extra durability and has black metal hardware. This chest of drawers is also available in black and has a matching 2 drawer bedside table.
Eliana 6 drawer Geometric dresser
This white and gold dresser has an art deco feel and a unique geometric pattern on the front. It’s spacious with 6 drawers and plenty of room at the top for a lamp and bedroom decorations. This dresser is available in 3 colors.
Hargrove vertical 5-drawer chest of drawers
Depending on your space, you may prefer a vertical dresser. I love the simplicity of this contract quality mahogany dresser and the color is so versatile. It is also available in a horizontal version with 6 drawers.
Mid-century vertical chest of drawers with 4 drawers
A vertical wooden dresser that reminds me of a well-crafted piece of vintage furniture. It is made of solid wood, comes in 5 colors and has over 1,500 positive reviews.
Antique-inspired 6-drawer chest
A beautiful ivory chest of drawers with an antique feel. The ribbon detail on the drawers, crystal knobs and pedestal feet is so charming! In addition to a master bedroom, it would be perfect in a child’s room or nursery. This dresser is available in 4 colors.
Now for the savings category – there are so many good dressers to choose from!
Budget-friendly dressers:
Helmick pine chest of drawers with 6 drawers
This popular dresser showcases natural wood grain and knots for a unique look. Instead of hardware, it has 6 spacious drawers with minimalist wood cutouts. It is available in 5 versatile colors.
Mid-century chest of drawers with 6 drawers
Available in 6 colours, this mid-century chest of drawers is compact (and space-efficient) but has enough space at the top for a small lamp and decorations. It features smooth-running drawers, brass-finish knobs and modern tapered legs.
Chest of 3 drawers in scalloped wood
I love this corrugated wood dresser. The unique design and texture would be perfect for a bedroom refresh! One reviewer described it as “a high-end design on a budget and easy to assemble”.
Ellenberger dresser with 6 drawers
If you can’t decide between a wooden dresser or a white dresser, why not both? This handleless chest of drawers has 6 long drawers and a cool retro vibe.
Wooden chest of drawers with 4 drawers With cabinet
This 4 drawer chest with a cabinet reminds me of something from West Elm (at a fraction of the price). I love the modern design and the cabinet has a shelf for extra storage. This dresser is available in 4 colors.
White 6 drawer chest from Storkcraft
A best-selling chest of drawers that would be perfect for a child’s bedroom or nursery. It has a sleek design, metal drawer handles and a durable and easy-to-clean coated finish. This safety approved chest of drawers is available in 3 colors and a vertical option.
I will always love rattan and wicker, and especially this rattan dresser. It’s so cheap you could buy two and mix and match to look like this. The easiest DIY ever! This chest of drawers also comes with a matching bedside table.
Links: White 6-drawer chest / Mid-century chest / Vertical 5-drawer chest / Antique-inspired chest / Geometric white chest / Mid-century vertical chest / Fluted 6-drawer chest
Links: 4-drawer dresser and cupboard / Mid-century white dresser / 6-drawer dresser by Ellenberger / Rattan dresser / White 6-drawer dresser / Pine 6-drawer dresser / Scalloped edge dresser
How to update a dresser:
Updating a dresser is easier than you think. When you find a good deal on someone you love but you’re not in love Here are some ways you can transform it: