Adapted from Original Article posted on MyDomaine
For most of us, a dresser is a bedroom essential, whether it’s a simple three-drawer style or a piece that’s large enough to hold all of your go-to clothing items and more. However, it’s all too easy for dresser tops to become cluttered with jewelry, perfume bottles, and loose change or serve as a dumping ground for mail, receipts, and whatever else has been buried at the bottom of your purse.
It’s time to say goodbye to treating your dresser top like a catchall for anything and everything and turn it into a space that truly shines and enhances your bedroom. We turned to designers who shared their tips on how to make a dresser top look chic and expensive.
DESIGN: EUGENIA JESBERG; PHOTO: ERIC RORER
1. Display a Tray
“Trays are a great way to keep things organized and tidy on your dresser,” designer Eugenia Jesberg says. Whether you use it to keep baubles organized or place a few favorite fragrances on top, it’s up to you.
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Jesberg also suggests adding framed photos to a dresser top, noting that touches like these add personality.
2. Add Lighting
“A pair of lamps will add height to a dresser and give the illusion of a larger space,” designer Marissa Nelums says. In general, though, she notes that less is more.
3. Think In Threes
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4. Go Natural
“Bring in an organic element,” Gelinas advises. “A branch or even a faux floral can help to soften your dresser top and bring the outdoors in.” Whether you choose to go foraging in your own backyard or order something on the internet is up to you.
5. Get Personal