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Technically, your dresser is a functional piece of furniture: it holds clothing. But from a decorating standpoint, a chest of drawers is also an opportunity to beautify your space. We've all seen those perfectly styled dressers on interiors Instagram, and guess what? It's not that hard to style the top of your dresser. The first rule, of course, is to keep it clear from random piles of clothing. (Guilty as charged.) But once you've got that down, all you need are a few items that play with proportion and give the eye something to look at.

Ready for some suggestions? Scroll down to see what you'll need — including exactly how many books look best in a stack.

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