Boori chest of drawers and dressers are crafted from sustainably sourced solid timber, available in 3-drawer, 4-drawer, and 6-drawer sizes for nurseries, kids bedrooms, and family homes, with soft-close runners, wall-anchoring kits, and low-VOC finishes.
This collection is designed for families comparing chest of drawers, dressers and chester drawers for long-term storage, not just a short-term bedroom update. Available in compact 3-drawer chests around 80--100cm tall for a standard Australian kids bedroom of about 3m x 3m, through to wide 6-drawer dressers around 120--130cm wide for larger rooms, each piece gives folded clothing, nappies, bedding, toys and everyday essentials a clear home.
Timeless Design Meets Practical Storage
A Boori chest of drawers is one of the most-used pieces of furniture in any family home, accessed multiple times daily from the first nappy change through to school mornings and beyond.
Our chests of drawers are thoughtfully designed to complement a wide range of room styles, from classic nursery settings to family bedrooms. With a focus on clean lines, gentle colours and versatile finishes, each piece brings a sense of calm and organisation to your home.
Because the styling is calm rather than overly themed, the same chest can start as nursery drawers beside a cot, move into a kids room as a children's chest of drawers, and later work as a dresser for school uniforms, weekend clothing and personal items.
Built for Daily Life
Made from durable solid wood and engineered timber, Boori chests of drawers are built to handle everyday use. Smooth-gliding drawers and rounded edges ensure both safety and convenience, making them ideal for busy family households.
All Boori chests of drawers include a wall-anchoring strap kit, meeting the ACCC recommendation to secure freestanding furniture over 900mm tall in rooms where children sleep or play. This matters because children often pull open drawers, climb near furniture, or use the top drawer for balance when learning to stand.
How Does a Chest of Drawers Grow With a Child?
A chest of drawers grows with a child by changing function at each stage: nursery, toddler room, primary school bedroom and teen room. Whether you are storing nappies and change items in the nursery, kids clothes through primary school, or clothing and personal items in the teen years, the design adapts without needing replacement. Many designs coordinate with matching cots, kids beds, and wardrobes for a cohesive look.
A 3-drawer chest at nursery stage can hold 3--4 months of baby clothing per drawer, depending on how items are folded. The same unit at school age can hold a full term of school uniforms and weekend clothes. In older rooms, the same kids drawers or kids dresser can store sports gear, sleepwear, folded jumpers and accessories without needing a completely different storage piece.
Designed With Care and Sustainability
Every chest of drawers is finished with low-VOC, non-toxic paint and crafted using sustainably sourced materials. As with all Boori furniture, quality craftsmanship and a long-lasting build are at the core of every piece in the collection.
Low-VOC, water-based finishes are aligned with Australian indoor air quality guidelines, which is particularly important in nurseries and kids rooms where children spend many hours each day. A furniture piece that can move from baby room to toddler room to teen room also reduces the need to replace short-lived storage every few years.
Chest of Drawers for Nurseries and Baby Rooms
A chest of drawers is the most practical first piece of furniture for any Australian nursery, it stores nappies, change pads, baby clothes, and accessories in one unit, and doubles as a change station when paired with a Boori change tray on the top surface. For a chest of drawers nursery setup, look for an 80--100cm height for an ergonomic change station, smooth quiet runners for night-time access, a wall-anchoring kit, and low-VOC finishes free from harsh chemicals.
The Perla 3 Drawer Chest with Change Tray comes with a matching change tray, combining a three-drawer nursery dresser and change table in one footprint, which is the most space-efficient setup for smaller Australian nurseries. When the nappy stage ends, typically around age 2--3, the same baby drawers move into the child's bedroom to store toddler clothing, pyjamas and small toys. Browse Boori nursery chest of drawers options alongside cots and the wider nursery collection to find the right fit for your baby room layout. For more ideas, read the chest of drawers for kids guide.
This section also helps families comparing a toddler dresser, baby tallboy, nursery tallboy, white chest of drawers nursery option or white drawers for nursery when they want a single piece that is useful before and after the change-table stage.
A Piece That Complements Your Room's Style
Boori chests of drawers are available in finishes designed to coordinate with most Boori cot and kids bed collections, from classic Barley White and Almond for traditional nurseries, to Blueberry and Cherry accents for colourful kids rooms, to natural timber tones for contemporary family homes.
This makes it easier to style a room without locking the space into one short-lived theme. A white chest of drawers for nursery rooms keeps the space bright and calm. A cream chest of drawers or Almond finish softens a room that already has warm timber. Cherry can work for families searching for a pink chest of drawers feel without choosing a loud colour, while Blueberry gives boys rooms and gender-neutral bedrooms a richer accent.
- White Chest of Drawers: A clean, calm option for classic nurseries, shared kids rooms and rooms with colourful bedding.
- Wooden Chest of Drawers: Adds warmth and a natural feel, making it suitable for contemporary family homes and timeless bedroom styling.
- Kids Chest of Drawers: Built for daily use in a child's room, with rounded profiles, practical drawer layouts and finishes that can grow with changing tastes.
For styling guidance, see Boori's chest of drawers styling ideas before choosing bedding, wall colour and storage accessories.
What Size Chest of Drawers Do I Need?
The right chest of drawers size depends on the room footprint, the age of the child and whether the unit will replace or support a wardrobe. For most Australian family homes, the safest starting point is to measure the wall, drawer pull-out clearance and walking space before choosing the number of drawers.
For smaller bedrooms, it also helps to plan drawer storage alongside toy storage and open shelving. Read clever kids storage ideas before deciding whether a compact three-drawer chest, tallboy or wider dresser will work best.
Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
A three-drawer chest of drawers, usually around 80--100cm tall and 80--100cm wide, suits standard Australian kids bedrooms of about 3m x 3m and compact nurseries. A Universal 3 Drawer Chest can hold baby clothing, nappies, sleepwear and small toys without taking over the room. This size is often the best chest of drawers for nursery use because the top remains reachable for everyday care.
Six-Drawer Chest of Drawers
A six-drawer chest of drawers, usually around 120--130cm wide, suits larger bedrooms or rooms where two children share clothing storage. The Universal 6 Drawer Chest gives each child a side, or lets one child separate uniforms, weekend clothes, sleepwear, bedding and accessories. It also works well where a separate wardrobe is not yet needed.
Tall Chest of Drawers
A tall chest of drawers, often called a tallboy, generally stands around 120--140cm tall and under 70cm wide. It maximises vertical space in a narrow room while using less floor width than a wide dresser. Kids tallboys can suit smaller bedrooms, but any tall chest must be anchored to the wall before a child uses the room independently. Pair drawer storage with bookshelves and bookcases if toys and books also need a clear home.
Sustainable, Safe, and Stylish
A safe chest of drawers should combine strong construction, child-friendly finishes and proper anchoring hardware. Boori uses low-VOC, non-toxic paint and sustainably sourced timber, so your child's room can stay practical, healthy and calm.
- Eco-Friendly Materials: Low-VOC finishes and sustainably sourced timber support long-term use across nursery and kids rooms.
- Non-Toxic Paint: Safe for kids and suitable for rooms where children sleep, play and spend long stretches of time.
- Durable Construction: Made to last through years of use, from nursery to teenage years.
Children can use these units confidently because drawers glide smoothly on soft-close runners, have anti-tip mechanisms, and all units include ACCC-recommended wall-anchoring hardware. Boori Smart Assembly models require no complicated tools and arrive partially assembled for faster setup, which helps families who want assembled drawers without a difficult build process.
Can a Chest of Drawers Work from Nursery to Teen Room?
Yes, a chest of drawers can work from nursery to teen room when the style is neutral, the construction is strong and the drawer layout suits everyday clothing. In the nursery stage, it stores nappies, wipes, change pads and baby clothes. In the toddler stage, the same toddler chest of drawers can hold pyjamas, socks, soft toys and everyday outfits at a height children can gradually learn to use.
By primary school, kids drawers need to handle uniforms, sports gear, craft items and weekend clothes. Some Australian families call these pieces kids draws, a kids chest, kids dressers or a children's dresser, but the function is the same: accessible folded storage that children can learn to manage. In the teen years, the same unit can hold personal items and accessories beside a study area, especially when paired with a kids desk chair and matching bedside tables.
Easy Integration with Existing Furniture
Boori chests of drawers coordinate naturally with most Boori bed and cot collections, in matching timber tones and low-VOC painted finishes, so the room has a consistent look from day one.
You can mix and match pieces from the same collection or choose complementary finishes for a softer layered look. A Barley White chest can sit beside a classic cot, while a natural timber dresser can warm up a neutral kids bedroom. Because the colours and finishes are shared across many Boori collections, families can add a wardrobe, bed, bookcase or bedside table later without the room feeling mismatched.
Wooden and Timber Chest of Drawers: Why Material Matters in Australian Homes
Solid timber is the most durable material for a chest of drawers in Australian conditions, particularly in high-humidity states like Queensland and coastal NSW where MDF and veneered chipboard can swell, warp, or delaminate over time. Boori uses Australasian Araucaria and European Beech, sustainably sourced hardwoods suited to Australian climate variation, from tropical north Queensland to cooler Melbourne winters. Solid wooden drawers handle the daily wear of family life better than MDF alternatives because they repair rather than chip, age with character, and hold drawer runners securely for longer.
Low-VOC water-based finishes across the range are aligned with Australian indoor air quality guidelines and do not off-gas harmful VOCs, which matters in nurseries and children's bedrooms. Boori hardwood chest of drawers options include natural timber tones such as Beech and Chestnut, along with painted finishes such as Barley White, Almond, Blueberry and Cherry. For a timber dresser example, see the Ballet 3 Drawer Dresser.
For Australian families choosing between wooden chest of drawers options, solid timber provides the best long-term value, particularly for furniture that begins in the nursery and grows with the child for 10+ years.
Shop Boori's Chest of Drawers Online
Browse Boori chests of drawers online and filter by size, colour or collection, including 3-drawer, 6-drawer and tall chest options. Free metro delivery is available on orders over $150 to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. Most Boori chests of drawers are available assembled or via the Smart Assembly system, with no specialist tools required for setup.
FAQ
What is the best chest of drawers for a nursery in Australia?
For an Australian nursery, choose a 3-drawer chest in the 80--100cm height range with a flat top that can hold a change tray, converting the unit into a change station. Look for soft-close drawer runners, a wall-anchoring kit, and low-VOC finishes. The Boori Perla 3 Drawer Chest includes a matching change tray.
What is the difference between a 3-drawer and 6-drawer chest of drawers?
A 3-drawer chest suits nurseries, smaller kids bedrooms, and standard Australian rooms of around 3m x 3m. A 6-drawer chest offers around twice the storage capacity, suits larger rooms or two children sharing space, and works well when a separate wardrobe is not used.
Are wooden chest of drawers better than MDF for Australian homes?
Yes, solid timber handles Australia's climate variation better than MDF or veneered chipboard. In high-humidity states like Queensland and coastal NSW, MDF can swell or delaminate over time. Solid wooden chest of drawers options repair more easily, age with character, and hold drawer runners securely for longer.
How do I anchor a chest of drawers safely in a children's room?
The ACCC recommends wall-anchoring all freestanding furniture over 900mm tall in rooms where children sleep or play, to prevent tip-over accidents. Boori includes a wall-anchoring strap kit with all chests of drawers. Locate a wall stud, attach the strap to the back of the chest, and keep the unit close to the wall.
Can a Boori nursery chest of drawers be used through to the teenage years?
Yes, this is the designed use. In the nursery, the top surface holds a change tray and the drawers store nappies and baby clothes. As the child grows, the same chest moves into the kids room for school uniforms, then into the teen years for clothing and accessories.
