Narrow Chest Of Drawers For Small Spaces
Most UK bedrooms aren't sprawling. Whether you're working with a box room, a rented flat, or a Victorian terrace, every centimetre matters. The chests in this collection are many under 50cm wide — giving you genuine storage without sacrificing the floor space you rely on each morning.
These aren't compromise pieces. A slim chest of drawers can sit neatly beside a wardrobe, in a chimney breast alcove, or in the awkward gap between a window and a wall that standard furniture simply won't fit. Width and depth are listed on every product — measure your space first, then shop.
Sizes at a glance
Under 45cm wide — best for alcoves, beside a wardrobe, or box rooms with very limited wall space. Typical depth 35–42cm.
45–55cm wide — best for small double bedrooms, between a door and a window, or beside a bed. Typical depth 40–45cm.
55–65cm wide — best for compact bedrooms with a bit more wall space, or hallways. Typical depth 42–48cm.
All dimensions are listed on individual product pages. If you're unsure what fits, our narrow chest buying guide covers how to measure correctly.
Further reading: Narrow chest of drawers buying guide — sizes, layouts and what to choose Complete small-space storage buying guide for UK homes.
Before you buy
For most box rooms, under 50cm wide is the safe target. Under 45cm if you need to fit beside a wardrobe or in an alcove — that extra few centimetres makes the difference between blocking access and not. Height is less of a constraint than width; a taller, narrower tallboy nearly always makes better use of a box room than a wider, lower chest.
Standard bedroom furniture runs 45–50cm deep. In a tight room, 35–42cm depth makes a noticeable difference to how much floor space is left for movement. Check the depth on the product page alongside the width — both matter in a compact bedroom.
A standard UK internal doorframe is 76–80cm wide. Most chests in this collection are under 65cm wide and will pass through flat-packed or partially assembled. Check individual product pages for packaging dimensions if you have a particularly tight staircase or narrow corridor.
Yes — and in a box room it's often the most practical solution. A narrower tallboy at the right height gives you far more drawer storage than a dedicated nightstand in a similar footprint. Works especially well where the gap between the bed and the wall is too narrow for a separate bedside piece.
