ROOM ELEMENTS
Bespoke dresser in natural oak (H251xW313xD43cm), from £15,000, Sims Hilditch. Shop now with Ownable
Canton dresser (H210xW100xD45cm), £1,236, Lombok. Shop now with Ownable
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Made to measure
Custom-built furniture in natural materials not only adds luxury, it also provides a practical solution when you need to find furniture to fit a space and harmonise with existing pieces. Look for details such as adjustable shelf heights and versatile storage and display space. Emma Sims-Hilditch, creative director of Sims Hilditch Interior Design, says: ‘The combination of this dresser, the large oak table and oak flooring creates a traditional, classic feel in this large family home.’
Create a statement
Add a sense of grandeur with unusual style and design features that echo period detailing. Dark woods are a refreshing alternative to pale grains, and can act as the perfect foil to old stone floors and plaster walls. Ben Thomas White at Lombok suggests: ‘Our Canton dresser will introduce an elegant and oriental feel to any country pile, with its natural ash that has been finished with a traditional black lacquer and accented with distressed edges and antique brass handles. The Canton’s glass doors give the dresser a feel of lightness and allows you to add texture and colour with tableware and glassware.’
DESIGN TIP BEFORE PURCHASING A DRESSER OR CABINET, CHECK CAREFULLY THAT IT WILL FIT INTO THE SPACE IT IS INTENDED FOR. FOR AN ALCOVE, MEASURE THE SPACE AT THE BOTTOM, MIDDLE AND TOP AND ACROSS THE SKIRTING BOARDS, TO ACCOUNT FOR ANY UNEVENNESS IN THE WALLS.
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