A good-looking, well-designed dresser can transform any old dull room. To make things easier and narrow down the pickings, we checked in with a bunch of New York interior designers who suggested their favorite options under $500 (with some under $1,000). And if youโre looking to complete an apartment redesign, weโve also collected some of the best in both affordable rugs and couches.
โFor the less-expensive version, I like this one from Ikea. No frills, it is what it is: simple, clean lines. One could paint, decoupage, wall paper, or add brass bars to the drawers or otherwise customize.โ โ Harry Heissmann, interior designer
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โThe Broadridge dresser has the look of a really rich, oak mid-century piece without the price tag. Its cool brown stain makes it quite versatile and contemporary, and the unique brass drawer pulls are the perfect luxe accent to glam it up.โ โ Ross Cooper, designer, Homepolish
โI like a long, low dresser, or ideally, something wall-hung. But in the $500 to $1,000 range, you usually get cabinets with a more boxy proportion. The mass-market options are not always well-made, but they do have offerings in your price range, and several of them have clean, modern options. Iโve used the Hyde hanging cabinet in kidsโ rooms as an alternative to a traditional dresser or nightstand, and I like the Latitude.โ โ Joe Serrins, interior designer
โI love the unexpected shape and texture of angled drawer fronts and hidden hardware.ย Itโs one of my faves.ย I love that itโs a completely new form for a dresser.ย This one puts all other dressers to shame.ย Itโs modern but shaker; itโs simple but unexpected.ย Perfect.ย Itโs like you had me at โangled drawer fronts.โย Love.โ โ Brooks T. Atwood, Design Director,ย R&A Architecture + Design
โThis Preston dresser from Overstock packs a huge bang for your buck. At 66-inches wide with nine drawers, it could easily handle all of the clothes that are pouring out of my current dresser. This one also has great mid-century lines, but the cherry and black finishes give this piece more personality.โ โ Kylee Trunck, interior designer, Havenly
โThisย industrial storage dresser is fun, fun, fun. Itโs quirky, boho, modern, farmhouse; there are really no limitations with this dresser. I just love it and every color!โ โ Ana Claudia Schultz, designer, Homepolish
โFor the minimalist with a love for oak, industrial, or farmhouse modern, this one works for all. I especially like the clean lines, no hardware, and the warmth of the oak.โ โ Ana Claudia Schultz, designer, Homepolish
โItโs nice to add pieces to your home that are unique. I love seeing normal materials such as wood take on new forms, but in a simple and sculptural way. This dresser accomplishes that perfectly.โ โ Ana Claudia Schultz, designer, Homepolish
โOne of our designers told meย that she loves this piece. The caned doors are very charming.โ โ Joe Serrins, interior designer
โThis Etsy maker sells the coolest refinished vintage pieces. They use ombre and other specialized techniques to make each piece glow like a one-of-a-kind gem.ย I love that this dresser has so many shades of blue. Itโs the kind of item that makes you feel instantly happy when you look at it. Who wouldnโt want to wake up to that?โ โ Ross Cooper, designer, Homepolish
โI love this matte-white lacquered dresser. The brass and Lucite hardware give it a cool and modern edge.โ โ Jenny Wolf, interior designer
โWe have also used this weathered-driftwood-finish dresser on a number of beach-house projects.ย Inspired by the Balinese, the bone and brass hardware give this piece sophistication.โ โ Jenny Wolf, interior designer
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