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Hit a bump in the road styling your dresser? We’ve got plenty of easy-peasy ideas regarding decor for bedroom dresser units!
You’ve painted the walls, chosen your ideal flooring, and finally committed to your furniture pieces, but now comes the tricky part – making your bedroom look aesthetic.
Perfecting decor for bedroom dresser units is one of many decorating hurdles you’ll face if you want your boudoir to look Pinterest ready. So, we’ve compiled 10 simple ideas to help get your creative juices flowing!
Decor for Bedroom Dresser
Mix the Old with the New
If there’s one thing we’ll never get sick of seeing in the world of home styling, it’s the effortless fusion of interior design styles.
In particular, we’re pretty fond of displaying stunning contemporary accessories atop vintage furniture pieces. The stark contrast between the sleek and glossy and the old and tired shouldn’t work, yet somehow it just does.
Set the Mood
We don’t know about you, but music seems to weave itself into every part of our lives. Whether it’s that song that was playing the first day you moved into your new home or the one that keeps you going on laundry days, we love sticking a good playlist on.
That’s why a radio, speaker, or old-school record player is (in our opinion) one of the most fitting accessories for a bedroom dresser.
Play with Leaning Artwork
Psst… hanging prints on your wall is officially out for 2024. Leaning prints in a sophisticated, artsy fashion is in.
We’re only kidding, of course. But if you’re the kind of decorator that loves to go against the grain and experiment with intriguing compositions, this method of displaying artwork or photos is perfect.
Go Big or Go Home
Finding decor for bedroom dresser tops doesn’t need to be as obvious as displaying your favourite accessories in a photograph-ready fashion.
Leaving the surface totally bare and opting for an oversized canvas will certainly pack just as much (if not, more) of a punch than a sweet collection of trinkets. And it’s perfect if you love minimalist decor.
Stack Books to Add Height
Those that go crazy for that “busy”, lived-in style will adore this styling tip – stacking books horizontally. Adding dimension to your dresser, it’s a clever way to put your most treasured accessories in the spotlight.
And the best thing is, although this is a purely practical styling hack, the colours or patterns of the book spines introduce yet more visual intrigue.
Add a Chic Table Lamp
Cosy, seductive lighting will always be our preference for the boudoir, helping to inspire feelings of calm and relaxation. So, it’s out with harsh overhead lighting and in with soft glows courtesy of cutesy table lamps.
But the trick here is to choose a style that does *all* of the talking – so much so it becomes the focal point of your bedroom dresser.
Treat Yourself to Fresh Flowers
In a world where trends come and go almost weekly (or so it seems), it can feel overwhelming to fully commit to your decor choices. But there’s a way around it.
Much like trends that grow with popularity until we’re sick of the sight of them, a fresh bouquet is a beautiful addition to your dresser. They begin as tiny buds, then bloom into pretty flowers before they begin to wilt and tire, prompting us to throw them in the trash.
And they’re a brilliantly unique way to spruce up your space, bringing a totally new feeling with each bouquet!
Let Your Wall Mirror Do the Talking
If wall decor is where you feel most comfortable in the world of interiors, you can totally play around with this when perfecting the decor for your bedroom dresser.
Find a mirror that aligns with your design style and make it *the* focal point. Then, everything atop the dresser can be as low-key or high-key as you want.
We love that a mirror has the ability to brighten dingy rooms by reflecting light. But it also fills that awkward empty space above your dresser – a space so many neglect when searching for bedroom dresser decor ideas.
Display Trinkets & Collectibles
The bedroom is a very intimate space. In fact, it’s probably the one area in your home that is solely yours – unlike common spaces such as the kitchen.
So, it makes sense that this is the perfect place to display some of your most cherished items, right? Whether that be old photographs, trinkets passed down through generations, or gifts from those you love, atop your dresser is surely where they belong.
Introduce Trailing Plants
Obsessed with bringing the outside in? Plants of any variety always freshen up tired interiors, injecting them with a little life. But from a visual standpoint, trailing plants have to be some of the best in the greenhouse.
If you want to keep your bedroom dresser decor super simple – and undeniably timeless – this is truly the way to go. You can even take influence from our other ideas, such as stacking books beneath them, to add another element of visual intrigue.