Core Products Nairn 2+3 Drawer Chest of Drawers White NR523

Core Products Nairn 2+3 Drawer Chest of Drawers White NR523: A Design Review

The Core Products Nairn 2+3 drawer chest of drawers in white is a quintessential piece for those looking to blend traditional shaker aesthetics with modern bedroom functionality. Measuring 90cm wide by 95.8cm high, this unit provides a balanced storage footprint that avoids overwhelming smaller rooms while maintaining a generous capacity. The clever configuration—featuring two smaller top drawers for personal items and three full-width drawers below—makes it far more versatile than standard 5-drawer vertical chests, which often lack the dedicated space required for smaller accessories.

Our store product specialists highlight that the build quality is specifically engineered for domestic longevity. The combination of a 15mm thick MDF drawer front and a robust particle board frame ensures structural integrity, provided the unit is assembled on a level surface. A vital note for the home assembler: while the 90-minute assembly time is accurate, ensure you have a partner to assist; the 38kg total weight makes the lifting and alignment of the carcass significantly safer and more precise with two people.

Features:

• Luxurious white painted finish
• Spacious drawers with easy glide metal runners
• Inverted top moulding
• Gently rounded shaker style legs
• Fully finished drawer interiors
• Real metal Convex shaped handles
• Especially designed for easy home assembly
• Supplied with fully detailed assembly instructions

Specification:

• External Product Colour 1: White
• Assembled Width: 90cm
• Assembled Depth: 40cm
• Assembled Height: 95.8cm
• Product Weight: 38kg
• Construction: Flat Packed
• Material 1: MDF
• Material 2: Particle board
• Number of drawers: 5
• Drawer Assembly: Cam, dowel & screws
• Handle type: metal
• Drawer Front thickness: 15mm
• Drawer Front material: MDF
• Drawers sides & back thickness: 12mm
• Drawers sides & back material: Particle board
• Drawers base thickness: 3mm
• Drawers base material: MDF
• Drawer Runners type / material: Metal
• Internal Drawer 1 Width: 346mm
• Internal Drawer 1 Depth: 288mm
• Internal Drawer 2 Width: 738mm
• Internal Drawer 2 Depth: 288mm
• Leg shape: rounded
• Leg colour: White
• Leg material type: MDF
• Leg height: 542mm
• Leg width: 40mm
• Leg depth: 30mm
• Weight Tolerance: 20kg
• Assembly Time: 90min
• People for Assembly: 2
• Tools for Assembly: Screwdriver
• Country of Manufacture: China

When comparing this white bedroom storage unit to basic flat-pack alternatives, the Nairn range stands out due to its thoughtful use of 3mm MDF bases and reinforced drawer sides, which prevent the "sagging" common in cheaper, thinner-based designs. Engineering notes from our product team show that keeping the load within the 20kg total weight tolerance is essential to maintaining the smoothness of the metal runners over years of consistent use. For those placing this in high-traffic rooms, the convex metal handles offer a superior, durable grip compared to plastic-injected alternatives, which tend to weather or discolour over time.