1. EMPLOY THE RULE OF THREE
'Adding an antique dresser to your bedroom design is a lovely way to bring tradition, history, and visual interest to your space – and styling the top surface is a great opportunity to enhance an already special piece,' says Kathy Kuo, interior designer and founder of homeware brand, Kathy Kuo Home.
2. USE A MIX OF HIGH AND LOW
Emily Frank, interior designer and founder of Frank & Co. – a bespoke design studio based in the Midwest United States – agrees that an antique dresser offers loads of opportunity for stunning styling: 'Just as the drawers of an antique dresser can reveal endless outfit options, countless are the ways to dress up her top!' she says.
3. MIX THE OLD WITH THE NEW
Although it can seem easier to go all-in with vintage when faced with an antique dresser, a transitional blend between traditional and contemporary lends a timeless, trend-proof look to create a home that will never date.
4. ADD TEXTURAL INTEREST
When creating a considered vignette, getting heights and sculptural shapes right goes a long way. But varied textures add depth and visual interest to an antique dresser's look.
Antique dressers don't have to be stuck in the past – and they often play a hand in brightening up a space. By focusing on the rule of thirds and creating some playful variation, the dresser might just play the starring role in your room.