Buying a STL-026-13 or STL-026-14 dresser frame: which size to choose for bedroom, living room, and hallway

Buying a dresser frame is easier when the buyer understands in advance what piece of furniture should result after assembly. STL-026-13 has dimensions of 780 × 500 × 160 mm and is suitable for a more compact project. STL-026-14 is noticeably larger — 1200 × 520 × 350 mm — and provides a base for a wide dresser with ample storage capacity. Both models are made of beech or oak, have a "Prestige" sanding finish, and are supplied unassembled with a set of hardware for frame assembly.

The main mistake is taking the frame size as the final dimension of the finished dresser. The final height, width, and depth depend on the design of the fronts, drawers, guides, top panel, back wall, legs, or base. Even confirmed A × B × C values cannot be automatically renamed to width, depth, and height without viewing the DWG. Therefore, the choice between STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 starts with measuring the wall and designing the entire piece, not with buying handles or supports.

Buy a wooden dresser frame made of oak or beech is suitable for a furniture workshop, designer, or private buyer who wants to assemble a custom piece from a ready-made professionally manufactured base. The frame reduces the amount of complex joinery work but does not turn the order into a purchase of a fully finished dresser: fronts, storage system, legs, handles, top panel, finish, and installation must be determined separately.

Buy dresser frame STL-026-13 is reasonable for a small bedroom, hallway, study, hotel room, or narrow wall section, if the project confirms the required capacity. Buy dresser frame STL-026-14 should be considered for a spacious bedroom, living room, or walk-in closet where a wide piece with several groups of drawers or combined storage is needed. The final number of sections is not predetermined by the model itself and is calculated by the furniture designer.

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What the buyer receives when ordering a frame

STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 are not ready-made dressers, but wooden bases for further furniture assembly. The buyer receives prepared frame parts and a set of fittings related to assembling the base itself. This reduces the amount of carpentry work, as there is no need to independently form the basic geometry from random blanks.

At the same time, the frame leaves freedom for design. You can choose the number and height of drawers, make some sections with doors, add an open shelf, select legs, a top panel, handles, and decorative overlays. Such freedom requires a project: compatibility of guides, thickness of facades, gaps, and fasteners are not determined by a single frame article.

Why the frame size does not equal the size of the finished dresser

The dimensions of the finished item change after adding the top panel, fronts, back wall, legs, or base. An overlay countertop may extend beyond the frame, tall supports increase the overall height, and fronts alter the front plane.

Therefore, values like 780 × 500 × 160 and 1200 × 520 × 350 mm cannot be transferred to the technical specification as the final width, depth, and height of the furniture without calculation. In the specification, the frame size is recorded separately, and the projected size of the assembled dresser is recorded separately.

How to read A × B × C without erroneous assumptions

The notation A × B × C is used in the cards. Until the buyer opens the DWG, it is safe to only refer to the dimension line and axis comparison. The A value for STL-026-14 is 420 mm larger, B is 20 mm larger, and C is 190 mm larger.

You can only call A width, B height, or C depth after checking the technical drawing. This approach is especially important for frames: a visual photo does not show the internal geometry, connection points, or the position of parts relative to future fronts.

How to create a floor mockup before purchase

The intended external size of the finished dresser, not just the frame, is marked on the floor with painter's tape. If the final design is not yet ready, first make two approximate outlines according to STL-026-13 and STL-026-14, then add the intended overhang of the top panel.

Before the mockup, leave space for the full extension of the deepest drawer and for a person to pass. Open the adjacent door and cabinet, check the baseboard, outlets, and radiator. This test quickly shows whether the large model actually fits the room.

STL-026-13 for a small bedroom

The compact frame is convenient where the chest of drawers should store linen and personal items, but not take up most of the wall. It is easier to fit it between a wardrobe, door, and bed, while keeping the passage clear.

However, the STL-026-13 cannot automatically be considered spacious for every family. If the design includes many small drawers, the usable volume may decrease due to partitions and guides. Before ordering, you need to list the actual categories of items that will be stored inside.

STL-026-13 in the hallway

In the hallway, a more compact base helps to assemble a chest of drawers for keys, gloves, accessories, and small items. A mirror can be placed above it, and a tray or decorative composition on top.

You need to check the depth of the passage and the opening of the front door. High legs make cleaning easier but increase the overall height. If a seat or using the top panel as a support is planned, the structural requirements are calculated separately.

STL-026-13 for the study

In the study, a small frame can be used for storing documents, stationery, and personal items if the internal sections are designed for the folder format. Calm painted beech suits a modern interior, while stained oak suits a study with visible wood texture.

Before designing, you need to measure folders, equipment, and boxes, rather than distributing drawers only based on external symmetry. Beautiful equal facades may turn out to be inconvenient if work items do not fit in height.

STL-026-13 for a hotel room

The compact base is suitable for a room where passages and a limited set of items are important. It can be used to design a small chest of drawers under a mirror or a TV panel, if the property allows such configuration.

For a hotel, a separate check of the operating mode, finish, guides, fastening, and repairability is required. The product card does not confirm the commercial load of the finished item, so the workshop must calculate the entire furniture system.

STL-026-14 for a large bedroom

A large frame provides more freedom for storing clothes and linens. On a wide facade, you can place several columns of drawers, combine small upper sections with large lower ones, or use part of the volume for doors.

A wide item requires a free wall and sufficient space in front of the drawers. It cannot be placed close to the bed if a person cannot fully open the section and walk between the furniture.

STL-026-14 in the living room

In the living room, the frame can be turned into a wide low chest of drawers under a mirror, decorative panel, or TV area, but the final height depends on the legs and top panel.

For electronics, cables, ventilation, and access to outlets must be separately provided. The frame itself does not confirm readiness for installing a TV or a heavy stone countertop. All loads are calculated by the furniture designer.

STL-026-14 for a dressing room

In a dressing room, a large base helps create a central or wall-mounted storage block. You can divide drawers by types of items, make upper sections for accessories and lower ones for bulky textiles.

You need to check passages on both sides if the chest of drawers is placed as an island, as well as the opening of cabinets around it. The final depth with facades and handles may differ from the frame's dimensional line.

STL-026-14 for a large mirror

A wide chest of drawers pairs well with a large mirror if their axes and proportions are calculated together. The mirror can be narrower, equal, or visually wider than the furniture — it depends on the wall composition.

The mirror is mounted independently of the chest of drawers. The wooden frame cannot be used as a substitute for wall fasteners. A working gap is left between the top panel, decor, and frame.

How to choose a model based on wall length

First, measure the clear wall between trims, cabinets, outlets, and radiators. Then subtract the necessary side margins and account for the overhang of the top panel.

If STL-026-14 only fits without free margins, a large model may look cramped. STL-026-13 often provides a more balanced composition and leaves room for a lamp, basket, or vertical decor.

How to calculate the clearance in front of the drawers

Add the full drawer extension length and space for a person to the depth of the finished chest of drawers. Different types of guides give different trajectories, so the calculation cannot be done using only size B or C.

Pay special attention to a bedroom with a bed opposite and a hallway with a door. If a drawer opens but blocks the entire passage, the furniture technically fits but is inconvenient to use.

Chest of drawers between a cabinet and a door

Such a place requires precise measurement of the trim, baseboard, door handle, and opening cabinet fronts. STL-026-13 is more often suitable for a limited wall space, but the final choice depends on the project.

Dresser handles should not fall into the door's trajectory. The top panel and decorative overlays should also not protrude into the passage unnecessarily.

Dresser opposite the bed

Check the distance from the edge of the bed to the closed fronts and to the fully extended drawer. A large STL-026-14 can provide convenient storage but reduce the passage.

The height of the finished dresser is coordinated with the TV, mirror, or painting. First, calculate the legs and top panel, then choose the wall-mounted object.

Why STL-026-13 is not always better for a small room

A compact frame saves space but may not cover the storage need. Then a second wardrobe, baskets, or an additional nightstand will appear in the room, and the overall space load will increase.

Before choosing, it is useful to make a list of items and evaluate the volume of sections. Sometimes one properly designed STL-026-14 replaces several small pieces if the wall and passages allow.

Why STL-026-14 is not always more spacious in practice

A larger frame offers potential, but the usable volume depends on the internal layout. Many narrow sections, thick partitions, or decorative fronts can reduce the space.

You cannot compare models only by external size. For a fair evaluation, you need a sketch of the internal drawers with their clear width, height, and depth.

Beech under enamel

Beech is chosen for even opaque finishing, when the dresser should be white, gray, colored, or completely match the facades. The calm texture of the base does not compete with the enamel.

It is better to finish the frame, facades, legs, and unpainted handles according to one approved sample. Different batches of paint, primer, or gloss levels can create noticeable inconsistency.

Oak under tinting

Oak is suitable for a project where the wood texture should remain visible. Tinting can make the dresser light, dark, or bring it closer to the shade of the floor and other furniture.

The natural pattern of parts varies, so complete graphic matching is not expected. The task of finishing is to assemble the wood into a unified color system without destroying its character.

Can oak and beech be mixed

Under transparent finishing, these woods look different. Oak has a more pronounced texture, beech has a calm one. Random mixing of the frame, facades, and legs creates a feeling of mismatched parts.

Combination is possible under a common opaque enamel or as a deliberate contrast confirmed by samples. For a project with visible wood, it is safer to stick to one species.

How to choose material for a classic dresser

A classic look does not require only oak. Beech under enamel suits light neoclassicism, especially if the facades are complemented with moldings or carved overlays. Oak under tinting creates a deeper woody character.

The decision is made together with the legs, handles, and top panel. Active oak, complex tinting, and large carved decor can simultaneously overload the facade.

How to choose material for a modern dresser

A modern dresser can be painted or wooden. Beech under a solid enamel helps create clean planes and a laconic silhouette. Oak under a calm tint adds texture without unnecessary decor.

Handles and legs are chosen in simple shapes. If the wood is active, it's better not to overload the facades with central overlays.

What does "Prestige" sanding mean?

The cards confirm the quality of the 'Prestige' sanding. This is a prepared wooden surface, but not a finished enamel, stain, oil, or varnish.

Before finishing, the parts are inspected after transportation, dusted, and a trial finishing cycle is performed. Seats and joints are protected from an excessive coating layer.

How to check the material upon receipt

They check the article number, size line, beech or oak, number of parts, and surface condition. The set of fittings is counted according to the list or instructions, if attached.

All damage to packaging and parts is recorded before assembly and painting. After applying the finish, it is more difficult to prove the condition of the delivery.

How to calculate the final height of the dresser

The height of legs or base, the thickness of the top panel, and technical elements are added to the frame size along the corresponding axis. If adjustable support feet are used, they also change the result.

First, set a convenient height for the finished item, then select the supports. Buying beautiful tall legs before calculation can make the dresser inconvenient, especially under a TV or mirror.

How to calculate the final width

The fronts and top panel may align with the frame or extend beyond it. Side decor, overlays, and handles also affect the visual and actual width.

For a niche, the most protruding element is considered. You cannot rely only on value A and leave a gap of a few millimeters without installation tolerance.

How to calculate the final depth

The front part of the facade and handles add protrusion at the front, the back wall or mounting elements at the back. The top panel may have its own overhang.

Depth is especially important in the hallway and opposite the bed. The plan shows the closed position, the fully open drawer, and the person's passage.

Top panel for a dresser

The frame does not automatically determine the material, thickness, and overhang of the top panel. It can be wooden, painted, or made of another agreed material if the structure is designed to support its weight.

Heavy stone, large mirror, TV, or equipment require separate calculation. The frame cannot be considered a ready-made support for any countertop.

Back panel and rigidity

The type of back panel affects geometry, stability, and access to utilities. Its material, thickness, and fastening method should be part of the project.

If the dresser is used for equipment, holes and ventilation should be provided in advance. Unauthorized loosening of wooden elements after assembly may compromise the structure.

Base or open legs

A base makes the dresser visually more stable and reduces the open space underneath. Legs lift the body, change the silhouette, and can make cleaning easier.

The choice affects the final height and load distribution. The base must have a mounting platform designed for specific supports.

Low legs for a dresser

Low supports maintain a squat character and are suitable for the wide STL-026-14 if the item should not appear too tall. They also reduce the load arm on the fastening.

The height and shape are chosen after calculating the baseboard and cleaning. The leg should not fall on a weak area of the lower structure.

High turned legs

High supports make the body visually lighter and suit a classic or neoclassical design. On the compact STL-026-13 they can noticeably change proportions, on the wide STL-026-14 they may require additional central supports.

The quantity, placement, and permissible load are calculated by a furniture designer. You cannot limit yourself to four corner legs for any wide chest of drawers.

Geometric legs for modern furniture

Tapered and minimalist supports complement smooth fronts, solid-color enamel, and simple handles. They help make the chest of drawers modern without complex decoration.

Before purchasing, you need to select wooden legs for the chest of drawers by height, cross-section, wood species, and attachment, and then recalculate the final dimension.

How to choose supports without mistakes

Legs are chosen not only by photo. The size of the top platform, attachment method, number of supports, location of internal partitions, and weight of the finished chest of drawers with contents are important.

The detailed layout reveals material about how to choose wooden supports for a dresser. For STL-026-14, checking the central area is especially important.

Three wide drawers

This facade rhythm looks calm and is suitable for storing folded clothes or linens. On STL-026-13, the drawers will be more compact; on STL-026-14, they will be wider and require careful selection of guides and handles.

A wide drawer cannot be designed based only on the front facade. Calculations for the bottom, sides, load, and smooth extension capability are needed.

Four identical drawers

Equal facades create a regular rhythm and simplify visual alignment of handles. But equal height does not always match the items inside.

Before approval, storage categories are laid out. If top accessories need a shallow drawer and textiles need a deep one, it is better to change proportions than to maintain formal symmetry.

Two small drawers on top

Paired upper sections are convenient for jewelry, documents, linens, and small items. Below, wide drawers for clothing can be placed.

This option is especially suitable for STL-026-14, but is also possible on a compact model after calculation. The central joint and handles must align with the frame structure.

Chest of drawers with doors

The frame can be considered for combined storage if the project allows hinges, shelves, and necessary gaps. The card does not define a ready-made door scheme.

Doors require space in front of the furniture and may conflict with a bed or entrance door. Hinges and internal shelves are selected separately.

Combined storage system

Drawers, doors, and open niches allow sorting items by purpose. However, each new section complicates the internal structure and reduces net volume.

First, design functionality, then facade symmetry. The frame provides a foundation but does not replace the calculation of partitions and hardware.

How many drawers can be installed

STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 do not have a confirmed universal number of drawers. The possible layout depends on internal height, guides, part thickness, and required load.

Any number in the article would be an assumption. The buyer must receive a drawing of the finished chest with clean dimensions of each section.

How to choose guides

Guides determine extension, load, side gaps, and ease of use. They cannot be considered part of a confirmed frame set without a separate specification.

The selection is made together with the drawer design. After changing the type of guides, it is often necessary to recalculate the width of the boxes and the facade gaps.

How to calculate facade gaps

Gaps between drawers must be uniform, account for finishing, and not cause facades to touch. A gap that is too small may disappear after a layer of enamel.

A gap that is too large looks accidental and lets in dust. The size is approved by the furniture designer considering the material and finish.

Overlay or inset facades

Overlay facades cover part of the frame and change the external dimension. Inset facades are placed inside the opening and require particularly precise geometry.

The card does not assign a single type. The choice depends on the style, construction, and desired visibility of the wooden base.

Frame facades

The frame adds a classic character and can be combined with carved overlays. But it reduces the calm field of the facade and affects the position of the handle.

On STL-026-13, large decor can overload small drawers. STL-026-14 accepts a more developed composition if the rhythm of the sections is calculated in advance.

Smooth facades

A smooth surface suits a modern painted dresser and emphasizes the shape of the legs and handles. On a wide body, precise gaps are especially important.

If the facade seems too empty, it is better to add one deliberate detail rather than fill the entire surface with random overlays.

How to choose handles for small drawers

Buttons and compact handles suit small sections if they are comfortable to use. One handle should be on the axis and not require wrist strain.

You can buy wooden handles for dresser drawers and compare models by center distance, size, and material.

One or two handles for a wide drawer

Two handles can help pull a wide facade evenly and support symmetry, but require simultaneous use with both hands. One long pull is more convenient in another scenario.

The decision depends on the guides, the weight of the contents, and the width of the facade. You cannot assign one small button to a heavy wide drawer just for minimalism.

Unpainted handles for custom finishing

When the frame, fronts, and hardware should be the same color, it's useful to choose unpainted handles for the dresser's finishing.

All parts are painted according to one sample and the coating thickness near the holes is checked. It's better to remove the handles during finishing if their design allows it.

Handles with ready coating

View finished furniture handles with coating is worth it if a predetermined metallic or painted accent is needed.

The shade is compared with legs, lights, and other hardware. Color names for different products do not guarantee a perfect match.

How to calculate the number of handles

The quantity depends on the number of fronts and the chosen scheme. A small drawer may have one handle, a wide one may have one long handle or two separate ones.

First, all fronts are approved, then a list of handles with fasteners is compiled. A spare is useful for a series project and future repairs.

How to choose handles without randomness

Before ordering, it is useful to study how to choose handles for a dresser and drawers, and then attach real samples to the facade layout.

The handle should be comfortable, not fall on the frame or overlay, and not interfere with adjacent facades. Its position is drilled after a test layout.

Decorative overlays on facades

If a smooth dresser needs relief, you can choose wooden overlays for the dresser facade. Central, corner, and paired elements solve different tasks.

The size of the overlay is checked on each facade. It should not fall into the gap, overlap the handle, or hinder opening.

Central overlay

One motif helps to assemble a wide plane and emphasize the axis. On STL-026-14 it can work on a large facade, on STL-026-13 it requires a particularly careful scale.

The handle is placed separately or included in a single composition. Decor cannot be attached until all holes are approved.

Corner and paired overlays

Corner elements support the frame facade, and paired motifs create symmetry. They suit classic and neoclassical furniture.

The more drawers, the more cautious the repetition. Many identical carved details can turn a chest of drawers into an overloaded grid.

When to refuse overlays

If the oak has an expressive texture, the legs are already decorative, and the handles are large, the facades may be sufficient with a smooth surface.

Abandoning decor is not a simplification of quality, but a way to preserve hierarchy. One main material reads better than several competing motifs.

How to assemble a unified design of handles, legs, and decor

It is useful to look in advance how to style a chest of drawers with handles, legs, and carved overlays, and then leave one main accent.

If the legs are complex, the handles are chosen more calmly. If the facades are decorated with large overlays, the supports and top panel should not argue with them.

How not to confuse a dresser frame with a finished dresser

A frame is a base, not a finished item. It has no confirmed ready-made scheme of drawers, selected fronts, slides, handles, legs, tabletop, and final coating.

For a buyer who needs furniture without design and finishing, this format may not be suitable. STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 are designed for those ready to assemble the kit and control the result.

How not to confuse a dresser frame with a nightstand frame

A nightstand usually has a different scale and storage scenario. A similar shape in the photo does not mean identical geometry, mounting, and purpose.

If a different type of base is needed, you can view furniture frames and underframes STAVROS and compare exact article numbers via DWG.

How not to confuse assembly hardware with filling

The phrase "hardware kit" confirms the kit for frame assembly. It does not automatically entitle you to include slides, hinges, handles, legs, or facade fasteners in the order.

Before payment, they request a specification sheet. All elements not included in it are added as separate items.

How not to confuse size A with the finished width

The values 780 and 1200 mm refer to axis A in the card. Only the DWG shows how this axis is positioned in the product.

Even if A corresponds to the horizontal dimension of the frame, the finished top panel and fronts can change the overall width. In the project, this issue cannot be left for assembly.

How not to confuse beech under enamel with finished painting

Preparation for enamel does not mean the frame is already painted. The buyer needs primer, enamel, a protective layer, and a technological process compatible with the wood.

The color, gloss level, and material consumption are determined separately. 'Prestige' sanding reduces preparation but does not replace

How to assemble a chest of drawers from a ready-made frame

Work begins not with assembly, but with a set of drawings. They must include the frame, internal sections, fronts, guides, supports, and the top panel.

It's useful to learn how to make a chest of drawers with your own hands from furniture componentsbut the dimensions and connections of STL-026-13 or STL-026-14 are only checked against the current DWG.

Checking the kit before assembly

Parts are laid out on a clean, soft surface, and the markings and quantity are checked. Fittings are sorted without mixing with drawer and facade fasteners.

If the hole does not match, do not force it larger before checking. The error may be related to the part's orientation or incorrect sequence.

Dry assembly before finishing

Trial assembly helps verify the geometry and understand which surfaces remain visible. Then the frame is disassembled for finishing if the technology requires separate treatment.

Do not apply a thick layer of enamel to seating areas and threads. After coating, the connection may not assemble without damage.

Paint before or after assembly

Individual parts are easier to coat evenly on all sides, but assembly after finishing requires edge protection. An assembled frame is easier to control for color, but harder to treat internal areas.

The finisher chooses the order based on the design and coating system. There is no universal option for any project.

How to protect joints during finishing

Seating surfaces, holes, and threads are covered to prevent the primer and enamel layer from changing dimensions. Excess coating may cause misalignment or cracking during tightening.

After drying, the protection is removed, the connections are cleaned and checked without excessive force.

How to check geometry after assembly

Measure the diagonals, the plane of the top zone, and the position of reference points. A skewed frame cannot be masked with curved facades.

Before making the drawers, the geometry must be stable. Otherwise, identical gaps cannot be achieved across the entire width.

How to install guides evenly

Guides are marked according to the template and technical requirements of the selected system. The left and right sides must be at the same height and parallel.

Drilling is performed after checking the internal geometry. Correcting holes in a finished painted frame leaves damage and weakens the fastening.

How to make identical facade gaps

Use distance templates and check each drawer in the closed position. After installing the handles, the facade should not shift under load.

Enamel increases the thickness of the edges, so final adjustment is performed after the coating has completely dried.

How to install the top panel

The fastening method depends on the panel material and frame design. Wood must be able to respond to changes in humidity without destructive stress.

The exact fasteners and tolerances are determined by the furniture maker. You cannot simply screw a heavy tabletop with random screws.

How to design a dresser for a mirror

First, determine the finished height of the furniture and the size of the mirror, then connect them with a common axis. Handles and decor should not conflict with the frame.

The wide STL-026-14 is suitable for a large composition, STL-026-13 for a local wall section. Mirror mounting remains a separate wall task.

How to design a dresser for a TV

Viewing height, ventilation, cable channels, and access to outlets are needed. The top panel and frame must be designed for the equipment.

The STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 cards do not confirm the permissible load of the finished TV cabinet. The designer calculates it after selecting the tabletop and supports.

How to design paired dressers

Two identical items require one batch of frames, identical fronts, legs, handles, and finishing. Even a small difference in height becomes noticeable next to the bed.

Ordering frames at different times is only possible after saving the exact specification and sample. For oak, the natural texture will still vary.

Dresser for a children's room

For a children's room, stability, safe handles, wall mounting if necessary, and the absence of sharp protruding parts are important. These requirements apply to the finished furniture, not just the frame.

The number and height of drawers are selected according to the child's age. The finish and hardware must be confirmed for the intended use.

Dresser for apartments and hotels

A serial project requires a repeatable specification, spare parts, and a clear finishing technology. STL-026-13 helps save space, STL-026-14 creates a large storage area.

Before the series, one control item is assembled and the operation of drawers, stability, cleaning, and signs of daily use are checked.

Dresser for a country house

Oak with tinting is paired with wooden doors, flooring, and stairs. Beech with enamel suits a light bedroom and hallway.

In a house with seasonal humidity changes, proper storage of parts before assembly and a compatible finishing system are especially important.

How to store a disassembled frame

The packaging is kept in a dry room on a level surface. Parts are not leaned in a way that could cause them to bend, and heavy materials are not placed on top.

Before assembly, the wood is allowed to adapt to the room conditions according to the manufacturer's and finisher's recommendations.

How to care for a finished dresser

Care depends on the chosen enamel, tint, oil, or varnish. Spilled water is wiped up immediately, and the surface is cleaned with a soft cloth without abrasives.

Handles, guides, legs, and the top panel attachment are checked periodically. A loose component is repaired before it damages the wood.

Mistake: mistaking the frame for a complete set of all parts

The buyer may expect drawers, fronts, and guides, although the listing confirms only a disassembled frame with hardware for its assembly.

The solution is simple: before payment, get a full list and make a separate inventory of what needs to be purchased together.

Error: select STL-026-13 without storage calculation

A compact model may look nice on the wall but fail to accommodate planned items. Then the dresser stops solving the main task.

Before ordering, distribute clothes, linen, and accessories among future sections and calculate their net volume.

Error: select STL-026-14 without checking passage

A wide frame may fit between walls, but drawers will block movement. This often happens opposite the bed.

Show an open drawer and a person on the plan. If the passage disappears, change the model or internal layout.

Error: buy legs first

Supports determine height and attachment. If chosen before the project, the finished dresser may be too tall or require reworking the lower part.

First set the target dimension, then select legs by size and design.

Error: install handles that are too small

A single miniature button on a wide, heavy drawer can be inconvenient and cause misalignment when opening.

The handle is chosen based on the width of the front, the guides, and the load. For a large section, consider a long pull or two grip points.

Mistake: mixing wood species under a transparent finish

Beech and oak have different grain patterns. Even the same stain does not make them visually identical.

If the texture remains visible, it is better to select the frame, fronts, legs, and handles from the same species or build a clearly contrasting system.

Mistake: overloading the fronts with decoration

Many drawers already create an active rhythm. Large overlays on each front, complex handles, and carved legs can compete.

Leave one main decorative technique and test it on a full-size mockup.

Mistake: not keeping the specification

Without an article number, wood species, finish, and hardware diagram, it is difficult to order a second item or a replacement part.

The archive saves the order card, DWG, coating sample, handle, leg, and guide models.

What to buy with the dresser frame

The frame sets the foundation, but finished furniture only appears after selecting facades, drawers, supports, handles, top panel, and trim. The table below lists confirmed categories and materials from the SEO scheme. They help assemble the set but do not replace technical compatibility calculations.

Practical selection matrix for STL-026-13 or STL-026-14

Who STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 are suitable for

Frames are suitable for furniture workshops, designers, assemblers, and private buyers with a clear project of a finished chest of drawers. They provide a professional foundation and freedom to choose fronts, drawers, and finishes.

STL-026-13 is convenient for compact items, STL-026-14 for large storage. In both cases, a person responsible for drawings, assembly, and finishing is needed.

Who the chest of drawers frame may not suit

This product is not suitable for a buyer who needs a fully assembled, painted, and ready-to-use chest of drawers without additional solutions.

The frame should also not be purchased if the wall dimensions, number of drawers, type of slides, and legs are unknown. First the project, then the base order.

How to buy STL-026-13 on STAVROS

In the product card, check the size 780 × 500 × 160 mm, choose beech or oak, and confirm the sanding quality. Then request DWG, completeness, and current lead time.

After that, compile a list of fronts, drawers, slides, legs, handles, top panel, and finishes. The frame price does not equal the budget of the finished chest of drawers.

How to buy STL-026-14 at STAVROS

In the STL-026-14 card, the dimensions 1200 × 520 × 350 mm, material, and delivery in disassembled form are verified. For a large model, the entry route and assembly location are especially important.

Before payment, the internal layout and number of supports are approved. A wide body cannot be ordered based only on an external photo.

What to check right before payment

The exact article number, material, size string, sanding quality, current lead time, and full list of fittings are needed. Prices and availability are checked in the card on the order date.

It is separately confirmed what is not included in the delivery: facades, drawers, guides, legs, handles, top panel, and finish. This protects the budget from unexpected additional costs.

How to check the delivery route and assembly location

The frame is delivered disassembled, so the shipping dimensions may differ from the size of the assembled base. Before ordering, the number of packages, their dimensions, and weight must be clarified.

In the room, a free area is left for laying out parts and protecting already finished surfaces. Assembling a wide STL-026-14 in a narrow hallway and then trying to move it into the room is risky.

Why disassembled delivery is convenient

The disassembled format simplifies entry through doors and elevators and allows finishing individual parts. It also provides access to connections during trial assembly.

But such delivery requires professional assembly. You cannot assume that a set of fittings automatically guarantees correct geometry without tools, marking, and diagonal checks.

How to estimate the total budget of a finished dresser

The frame price is only part of the budget. Additionally, consider facades, drawers, slides, handles, legs, top panel, back panel, finishing materials, assembly, and installation.

For STL-026-14, material consumption and the number of elements are usually higher, but the exact difference depends on the project. The estimate is prepared before ordering the frame, not after delivery.

Is a repair stock needed

For a single home dresser, a spare frame is usually not required, but it is useful to keep handles, a finish sample, and the fitting specification. For a hotel or a series of apartments, a repair reserve is calculated in advance.

Oak parts from one batch may differ in grain from a future delivery, so a stock of visible elements is especially useful with complex staining.

How to accept a finished dresser after workshop work

Check stability, geometry, even gaps, smoothness of drawers, handle attachment, and absence of facade contact. The dresser is tested with moderate working load according to an agreed method.

The legs must rest evenly on the floor, and the wide top panel must not have noticeable deflection. All comments are recorded before final acceptance.

How to save data for reordering

The archive retains the frame article, DWG, wood species, order date, list of fittings, models of guides, handles, and legs, finishing recipe, and photos of the finished item.

Such documentation allows you to replicate a second dresser or replace a part without relying on memory. Current prices, lead times, and availability are still rechecked.

When to order a consultation before purchase

A consultation is needed if the buyer does not understand the purpose of the axes, plans a heavy top panel, a large number of wide drawers, or high legs. Uncertainty is best resolved before production.

The manager confirms product parameters and completeness, while the furniture designer is responsible for the finished system. These roles cannot be replaced by assumptions from a photo.

Why a ready-made frame is more advantageous than a random base

A random blank may not match the geometry, wood species, and preparation quality with the legs and decor. You have to recalculate connections and fix discrepancies.

STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 provide a specific dimensional and material foundation around which facades, handles, and finishing can be built. The buyer saves not on the quality of parts, but on repeating complex basic joinery work.

How to choose between one large model and two compact ones

Sometimes it is more convenient to place two STL-026-13 instead of one STL-026-14: for example, on the sides of a bed, mirror, or doorway. This solution increases the number of side walls and fittings, but allows you to separate storage and maintain passages.

You need to compare not only the total length, but also the number of drawers, finishing cost, number of handles, legs, and free gaps. Two compact dressers are not an automatic replacement for one wide one — that's a different furniture layout.

FAQ: questions about the frames of dresser STL-026-13 and STL-026-14

How is STL-026-13 different from STL-026-14?

STL-026-13 has dimensions 780 × 500 × 160 mm and is suitable for a more compact project. STL-026-14 — 1200 × 520 × 350 mm and provides more space for internal layout.

Which frame to choose for a small bedroom?

First of all, consider STL-026-13, but the decision depends on capacity, bed, wardrobe, and the full drawer extension zone.

Which frame to choose for a large bedroom?

STL-026-14 is suitable for a large free wall and greater storage volume, if passages and section opening are planned in advance.

Which option is more spacious?

STL-026-14 has larger dimensions and greater storage potential. Actual capacity depends on the number of partitions, drawers, and guides.

Is the frame a ready-made dresser?

No. It is a wooden base in disassembled form. Facades, drawers, guides, legs, handles, top panel, and trim are designed separately.

What is included in the kit?

Cards confirm the disassembled frame and a set of fittings for its assembly. The exact list must be obtained before payment.

Are drawer guides included?

This cannot be assumed from the phrase about a set of fittings. Guides are checked in the specification and selected according to the drawer design.

Are legs included?

Legs are selected separately if the card and completeness do not confirm otherwise. Their height affects the final size of the dresser.

Are handles included?

Handles should not be considered part of the basic frame. Their quantity and type depend on the number of facades and the opening scheme.

What wood are the frames made of?

Both models are available in beech or oak.

What is better for white enamel — beech or oak?

For a smooth covering paint, beech is usually chosen. Oak under enamel is only possible with a confirmed configuration and a conscious reason.

Which material to choose for tinting?

Oak is suitable for tinting when you need to preserve the visible wood texture.

What does "Prestige" sanding mean?

This is confirmed quality of wood surface preparation. It does not mean finished enamel, oil, stain, or varnish.

Can I make a chest of drawers with doors?

Yes, as a design option, if the frame structure, hinges, shelves, and gaps are calculated by a furniture specialist.

How many drawers can be installed?

There is no universal number. It depends on the internal geometry, guides, section heights, and load.

Can I make two small drawers on top?

Such a layout can be considered after checking the DWG and calculating the central partition, guides, and front gaps.

Can I make three wide drawers?

Like a project diagram, but wide boxes require appropriate guides, bottoms, handles, and load testing.

How to calculate the final height of the dresser?

Legs or a base, top panel, support pads, and technical elements are added to the frame size along the corresponding axis.

How to calculate the final depth?

Consider the frame, facade, handles, back wall, and possible overhang of the top panel. Additionally, add space for full drawer extension.

How to calculate the final width?

Check axis A according to DWG, then add protrusions of facades, side decor, and top panel.

Which legs fit STL-026-13?

Low, turned, or geometric supports are chosen based on style and mounting plate. The final height is calculated before purchase.

Which legs are needed for STL-026-14?

A wide model may require additional central supports. The number and placement are determined by the furniture designer.

Does a wide drawer need one or two handles?

The solution depends on the width, weight of contents, and slides. Either one long bracket or two separate handles are possible.

Can decorative overlays be used?

Yes, if they match the facade size, do not fall on gaps, and do not interfere with handles.

Can I mix an oak frame with beech facades?

Under a transparent finish, the wood species will differ noticeably. Under a common enamel, the combination is possible after a technical check.

Which frame should I choose for a hallway?

STL-026-13 is often considered due to its compactness, but you need to check the door, passage, baseboard, and drawer extension.

Which frame is suitable for a walk-in closet?

STL-026-14 provides more options for sections and storage if working passages remain around.

Can I use the frame for a TV?

Only after calculating the top panel, load, viewing height, ventilation, and cables. The basic card does not confirm a finished TV cabinet.

Can I order two identical frames?

Yes, but for paired furniture it is better to order in one batch and keep a common specification of material, fittings, and finish.

What is the production lead time?

The cards indicate an average production time of 5–10 days for custom orders. The actual date for a specific configuration is checked before payment.

Where to buy STL-026-13 and STL-026-14?

In the official product cards and the dresser frame category on the STAVROS website.

What should be checked before ordering?

DWG, axis designation, material, completeness, fronts, drawers, guides, legs, handles, top panel, finish, passages, and final size.

Result: which dresser frame to choose

STL-026-13 and STL-026-14 solve different tasks. The size 780 × 500 × 160 mm is suitable for a more compact furniture project where free wall space and passages are important. The size 1200 × 520 × 350 mm provides the basis for a wide chest of drawers with great storage potential, but requires precise checking of the room and internal layout.

Both models are made from beech or oak, have a "Prestige" sanding finish, are supplied unassembled with a set of fittings, and are produced to order in an average of 5–10 days. Beech is convenient for enamel, oak for tinting with visible wood texture. The specific preparation of the chosen configuration should be checked in the product card.

The frame is not the finished chest of drawers. Before purchasing, it is necessary to calculate the fronts, drawers, slides, legs, handles, top panel, back wall, and finish. Only after this does it become clear whether the compact STL-026-13 will solve the storage task or the large STL-026-14 will fit without losing convenience.

On the STAVROS website, you can open both product cards, compare models in the chest of drawers frames category, and assemble a set of legs, handles, and decorative overlays. This route helps to obtain a complete piece of furniture on a ready-made wooden base, rather than assembling the body from random incompatible parts.