A Welsh dresser is one of the most versatile furniture items you can buy. It provides storage, display space, can be used as an impromptu bar space or somewhere to put all those snacks during a party. Unfortunately it’s this versatility which can be a stumble block when it comes to styling it. Far too often people forget that it’s not supposed to be a place to carelessly store huge amounts of unconnected items, but a piece that is integral to the room it stands in. It should fit with the theme and the overall decor, be it the kitchen or the dining room. Here are a few tips which might help you if you are looking to add a Welsh dresser to your home.
A more classic and calm look can be achieved by keeping everything in a single colour. Even multiple stacks of crockery don’t look messy because everything has been kept white-on-white. The odd little touch of colour will add interest without distracting from the overall look.
One of the great things about a Welsh dresser is how suitable it is to displaying favourite collections. The various heights and depths of this kind of dresser are great for showing off items in different sizes but of the same design. Filling up the entire display area with one collection will have a real impact, but to achieve this look you will have to have a collection which truly fills the space. Too few pieces will look half-hearted and dramatically lessen the impact.
There are of course interiors where a large dresser are simply not suitable. That could be because the overall room is simply too small or because the space where it could fit isn’t big enough. It does then make sense to choose a dresser which is narrower than the usual size. Due to its size, this kind of dresser is somewhat less suited to housing a large collection as it can easily look too busy. Displaying a few well-chosen and cherished pieces will result in a more balanced look which is fitting for the size of the dresser.
