Dresser Styling Four Ways

When we recently added this dresser into our bedroom this spring I could not wait to style it! We’ve actually never owned a dresser before, since we didn’t have room for one in our previous bedroom. Knowing that I’d most likely have a large lamp along with fresh flowers or greenery on the dresser, I made a white textured diy canvas art piece to go above to act as a neutral backdrop. I also didn’t want to have anything too busy or bright since this is the first thing I see when I open my eyes in the morning.

Today, I’m sharing four simple ways to style a dresser for a calming and tranquil look. Overall I’ve kept the decor for every look fairly pared down, but wanted to show how you can still easily change up the look and feel of a dresser with small changes here and there.

Layered

For the first look I’ve incorporated layers. This look has the most pieces of all four looks, but it still feels pulled together and intentional. I have my oversized table lamp on the right side, and have balanced out the height of that piece with the large vase and flowers on the left. In the center I’ve done a simple stack of books and a tray filled with a few of my favorite decorative pieces. Since the smaller decor pieces are corralled in the tray, the overall look still feels calm and collected. I’ve incorporated some touches of black throughout in the books and framed artwork to tie in with the other black elements in the room and give this look a bit of contrast.

Minimal

For the second look I’ve gone with a much more minimal approach. I’ve kept the same vase and table lamp to maintain the dressers functionality and to keep the eye from being drawn to one spot in particular since the two large pieces balance each other out. This time, I’ve gone with just some simple greenery and a small stack of books with one object on top. Again, I’ve added in some touches of black to bring in some contrast, but otherwise I’ve allowed the dresser and lamp to be the main focal points here.

Eclectic

For the third look I’ve gone with a more eclectic approach. I’ve layered in an art piece and have added in some oversized bird of paradise leaves on top of a stack of books, which makes it the focal point in front of the textured white canvas. This look feel more casual and approachable, but keeping the decor to a minimum allows this look to remain calming and tranquil.

Polished

For the final look, I’ve done a more polished feel for the space. I’ve still kept the decor very minimal, but have added in two stacks of books to give the dresser a more layered and lived in feel. I’ve added in a wooden chain on top of one stack to add some additional texture, along with the woven vase. To make a statement with this look I’ve done an extra large hydrangea arrangement to pull in a pop of color and luxurious feel to the look.