Chest of drawers

freakyogre

I want to buy a new chest of drawers for my bedroom, but don't seem to be having much luck!

The set I am replacing are from Argos and although I know their quality isn't fantastic, these have lasted quite well (I bought a wardrobe from the same range and it's fine and sturdy, but the drawers are slowly falling apart - this could be because I assembled the chest!)

Anyway, I am looking for something that will last but isn't an absolute fortune. I haven't got a set figure in mind as that may change depending on what I find. I want something in beech or light oak and preferably something quite modern looking, but it must be wooden. I want 3+ drawers, preferably large/wide rather than a tall slim set.

The main problem looking around is the base of the drawers, most are the flimsy material that I currently have and although there isn't a great deal of weight in them, they just don't last.

So...any ideas of where I can look that I may not have thought of?

mrstewieo

If you're willing to take suggetions for Ikea, I can show you a beautiful set I bought, and they are really really good quality.

flea72

agree on the ikea suggestion

we have this

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70053924

its so heavy, you cant move it once assembled - good solid construction, and not too pricey

F

freakyogre

mrstewieo wrote: »

If you're willing to take suggetions for Ikea, I can show you a beautiful set I bought, and they are really really good quality.

Ikea is a possibility if I really like them (I live in Devon, so would mean a trip to Bristol for them, unless they deliver)

freakyogre

flea72 wrote: »

agree on the ikea suggestion

we have this

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70053924

its so heavy, you cant move it once assembled - good solid construction, and not too pricey

F

Hmm, not overly keen on them. They look a bit odd without handles...almost incomplete. I'm fussy

flea72

you did ask for modern, lol and to me that means clean lines with minimal detailing

however, a 5mm drill but and

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30091975

would soon sort that!

and yes, ikea deliver

F

freakyogre

flea72 wrote: »

you did ask for modern, lol and to me that means clean lines with minimal detailing

however, a 5mm drill but and

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30091975

would soon sort that!

and yes, ikea deliver

F

I know and I suppose they are modern, kind of I'd rather wait and find a set I really like that rather than try and make them what I want though. I've had a look on Ikea and the only set I like are the 'Hopen' but I don't want black and I don't like the frosted fronts.

Maybe if I post some I do like would be a good idea?

I love these but I queried what the base of the drawers were made of and was told MDF, so i'm not convinced they'll last. Plus looking on here, there are some bad reviews of the website.

These in the light oak are nice too, but i'd need to find out what the drawers are like.

These I have seen in 'real life' and they are gorgeous and very well built, plus I can get them cheaper as know someone who works where they're sold. At the moment i'm waiting for a price on the 3+2 set, but know they won't be cheap.

I suppose what i'm looking for is something 'chunky'.

squoog

How much do you want to spend? Have you looked at Next and M&s?

mrstewieo

flea72 wrote: »

agree on the ikea suggestion

we have this

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70053924

its so heavy, you cant move it once assembled - good solid construction, and not too pricey

F

That is exactly the one I was going to say, we got them, and the others to match, and they are FAB.

Once you have them assembled it dosent look weird without the handles, trust me

squoog

Cotswold company (Lovely ) have a sale on. Their furniture comes fully assembled, which may or may not help depending on access.