A painted pine chest of drawers is a good investment for those who want to add colour to an existing theme in their home or want something different to the usual unpainted, neutral pine colour.
The great thing about pine is that it takes colour well, as it is easily stained. This leaves the surface rich in colour. A painted pine chest of drawers can normally be used for children’s bedrooms or play rooms because of its low cost, but very durable nature. Pine is relatively inexpensive because it is a soft wood. Compared to other types of wood such as oak, it may not last for decades, but if it is used in a children’s bedroom, the child may grow out of the furniture. Therefore it is better not to spend excessive amounts for children’s furniture.
Consider the size of the pine chest of drawers and how it will fit in with the overall size and theme of your room. Painted pine which is lighter in colour will suit very small or cramped spaces, whereas dark colours can complement darker floors and walls in the same colour scheme. Darker furniture tends to work well with houses that have themes along the lines of a minimalist or contemporary style. A large painted pine chest of drawers can also work well in hallways which are large, and if painted a bold colour can add a focal point and interest to a wide open space.
Whichever way you use a painted pine chest of drawers, a good thing to remember is that pine can come in many different types of durability and strengths. For children’s bedrooms, a cheap pine chest of drawers can be the best choice, but for more high-quality pine such as Scandinavian pine, or yellow pine, it is worth spending a little more for a longer-lasting piece of furniture. For more pine chest of drawers see our main chests category or small pine chest of drawers.