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Small Space Solution: Dresser in the Living Room

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We've blogged this idea before, but we thought we'd bring it up again for Small Cool month, since it's such a doable solution for a small space. In place of a console table or sofa table, a dresser can provide storage for linens, media, office supplies, out-of-season clothes, or just about anything you need to hide...

 
 

They're also plentiful in thrift shops and can be easily fixed up with a couple coats of paint and a change of hardware. For a few more ideas on where to use a dresser, see this post.

Photo: Zara Home

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shelving & storage, dresser, credenza, case of drawers

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what a great idea! this store in cobble hill usually has great deals on dressers:

http://thesalerack.blogspot.com/2008/03/brownstone-treasures.html

posted by The Sale Rack on April 8th 2008 at 10:52am
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I wish Zara Home was in the US.

My dresser is my entry hall piece/nightstand/yes, even my dresser.

posted by anne on April 8th 2008 at 11:00am
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As long as the size and color of the dresser fits the space its in, why not? Sensible and attractive.

The room in that picture is so pretty and cheerful.

posted by zazzu on April 8th 2008 at 11:05am
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I have a small dresser in the living room that my tv sits on and the drawers hold extra blankets and dvd's- then I have a big 6 drawer long dresser in the dining room holding serving pieces and linens. I love them and they have so much storage.

posted by lorijo on April 8th 2008 at 11:22am
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Our low-profile dresser won't fit up our stairs so we're using it in the living room as a bar. It works great.

posted by millzee on April 8th 2008 at 11:37am
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I placed my dresser in my living room since my bedroom is too small. It was originally in my closet but I painted it and changed the hardware during the cure.

posted by solbeam on April 8th 2008 at 12:39pm
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brilliant idea! shall attempt to put it into practice.

oh how i wish i had the means to create a room worthy of apartmenttherapy.

posted by indiasoup on April 8th 2008 at 2:02pm
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I want for that rug.

posted by elizabet on April 8th 2008 at 5:08pm
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Is this really that novel of an idea?

posted by lolax on April 8th 2008 at 9:47pm
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i'm actually doing this! i inherited a seriously long dresser. i'm going to paint i white. i got some bright green glass pulls from anthropologie clearance. :D copy cats! hehe

posted by mariegael on April 10th 2008 at 9:48pm
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