There’s an undeniable art to table styling. Whether you’re arranging books on a coffee table or creating the perfect dinner table, it requires a keen eye for detail and spatial awareness. Your dresser is another place where this skill set comes in handy. Decorating the top of a chest is often overlooked, but learning how to style a dresser can give your bedroom an elevated feel. Like your sideboard or coffee table, decorating the tabletop in your bedroom is all about the details. With limited space, it’s best to use only a handful of items to keep it from looking cluttered.

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Small art frames

add personality and

gallery-style flair

Arrange select perfume

bottles on trays

for elegant display

Mix vintage items

like mirrors and

glass dishes together

Candlesticks bring height

and ambient glow

to your dresser

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The good news is that dresser decor can come from anywhere and often works best when pulled from personal items in your room or home. Think: pretty bowls for catch-all dishes, display trays, books, and art prints. The trick is choosing a small collection of items that speak to your personality and are functional in your daily routines. However, if you need some inspiration, the following tips are a good place to start.

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Add Meaningful Art

It’s not uncommon to find artwork in the bedroom hanging on the walls or above the bed. But adding meaningful pieces in small frames to your dresser has its benefits. For starters, it brings an artsy feel to eye-level, adding a gallery-like touch to your dresser. But it also allows you to showcase your personality. Choosing a meaningful piece of artwork that reminds you of beauty and sentimental motifs can be a grounding way to start and end your day. In that vein, it’s best to opt for something that speaks to you, such as a print from a local Black artist or a framed picture passed down in your family. The smaller display surface is also ideal for art prints or artwork housed in small frames.

Display Perfume Bottles

You don’t have to have tons of perfume bottles to create a beautiful display. When it comes to styling your fragrances, having a few bottles can work in your favor. Perfumes often come in bulky glass bottles, which can make the dresser appear cluttered and heavy. Instead, select 3-4 of your favorites and arrange them on a pretty tray to create an intentional display. You can source trays from anywhere in your home, but a mirrored option has a nostalgic and classic feel.

Mix in Vintage Pieces

Despite their age, vintage pieces can breathe new life into a space, giving it a fresh feel. Your dresser is the perfect place for displaying a range of retro items that can be just as functional as they are stylish. For example, hanging a vintage mirror above your dresser instantly turns it into a vanity, while small glass dishes work well for storing jewelry and delicate items. Vases are another great find that double as decor, whether they’re holding a bouquet of flowers or not.

Add Candles for Ambiance

Your bedroom may already have an assortment of candles to add a soft glow and subtle fragrance. But this hack is about adding a decorative touch. Instead of large jars, try using candlesticks and cool holders. Not only will they add height to your dresser, but they also have a chic and elegant look that’s hard not to love.

Make Space for Books

Books are a staple for coffee tables, whether stacked or arranged in an artful display. They can have a similar effect when placed on your dresser top. Since they won’t be picked up or viewed by many people, you can use the opportunity to store your favorites or to add dimension to the rest of the dresser’s decor. An assortment of stylish spines is unexpected but speaks volumes to your personality and design aesthetic.