The best chest of drawers for simple, stylish storage

Make a statement with this contemporary set of drawers, made from solid wood with a real oak veneer top. It's finished with matte paint and a light lacquer for protection.

The drawers come fully assembled (except for the metal handles) and while we love the navy blue, there are a range of other colourways to choose from, including charcoal, grey and cream.

This classic, wood design will make a timeless addition to your home – and at an affordable price too. It's made from solid pine, with a tinted wax finish for durability and resistance to wear and tear.

Each of the four drawers is identical in size, offering generous space for all your essentials. They sit on wooden runners, rather than metal, so pulling the drawers out may not be as smooth as others, but the solid, round brass knobs should help.

At this price, it arrives flat-packed, but DIY-phobes can pay extra for assembly.

Taller than it is wide, this stack of five drawers makes a good slimline storage solution for rooms tight on space. It’s made predominantly from solid oak and oak veneers but has metal runners for smooth opening and closing.

You’ll only need to screw the feet into the base of the drawers on delivery too, so you can start organising your wardrobe straight away.

This affordable buy from Argos has a modern look with its light grey wood-effect drawers. Each is finished with simple metal handles and set on easy-slide runners for quick access to your clothes.

You’ll need to assemble it at home, and Argos recommends having two people for the job. However, the instructions come with video guidance so it shouldn’t prove too tricky (even for a DIY novice).

With an elegant, natural wood finish and muted, antique gold-coloured knobs, this chest of drawers will bring a touch of elegance to your space. There are three drawers for your wardrobe, including one smaller sock drawer, and the unit comes ready assembled, so you can put your screwdriver down.

We love the scallop detail along the bottom, which adds extra character and there are other matching items in the range, including a bedside table and dressing table, to complete your space.

Add texture and personality to your room with this six-drawer chest from Dusk. The symmetrical ridged design, combined with the dark accents from the feet and handles, give it a chic, contemporary look. The drawers sit on metal runners for smooth opening and closing too.

Note, you will have to fully assemble the unit on delivery, but we think the hard work is worth it when your new furniture looks this good.

In contrast to the modern chest of drawers above, a rustic whitewash finish gives this one a classic French feel. The intricate brass pullers, keyholes and curved feet add even more charm.

There are only two drawers, so storage space is more limited than some. And the drawers don’t sit on runners, so you may notice some slight sticking too, but we think it's worth the compromise if this is the look you're going for.

Note, there’s a £60 delivery free for large furniture, but the two-person delivery team will carry it into a room of your choice.

This premium six-drawer chest is the most expensive on this list but for good reason. It’s inspired by the designs at Soho House and features intricately carved ridges across the main body and the spherical feet.

As well as being made from natural oak wood, it’s finished with Italian Carrara marble knobs and a matching top for a sleek, sophisticated, look.

It's up to you where you place this showstopper of a piece of furniture, but we'd probably want to show it off in the living room instead of having it tucked away in a bedroom!

If sustainability is top of your must-have list, this drawer set from Barker & Stonehouse is worth a look. It uses reclaimed wood and the brand plants a tree to offset the carbon emissions of each delivery.

Its sundried wheat finish will add a lovely warmth to your bedroom, while the curved front is a unique touch. The chest comes fully assembled but with a £49 delivery charge due to its size. The team will carry it to a room of your choice though and take away all the packaging too.

Simple yet practical, this four-drawer chest of drawers from IKEA offers a clean, sleek look with plenty of space for storing your clothes. The panels are made from particleboard and fibreboard, and the drawers are coated in acrylic paint, which you can wipe clean with a damp cloth.

With a 198-litre capacity, the drawers hold around 15 pairs of folded trousers or 30 T-shirts, and there’s a decent area on top for homely touches like a potted plant. As expected with IKEA, it comes flat packed, but for a budget buy, you can’t go wrong.