Armoires - Stylish Organization Solutions
An essential part of keeping a stylish home is having a place for everything. Most of us know this is easier said than done!
The armoire is just one of the many ways to organize your home; in fact, it’s not only a way to organize with style, but with decorative flair.
Whether you want to keep things out of view or showcase them in the spotlight, the armoire might be the answer.
As you develop storage and organization solutions, look for options with a decorative flair. Today’s armoires are available in dozens of styles, designs, colors and sizes.
An armoire can be that eclectic piece in your room. They normally stand alone as opposed to being built into the wall. This makes it easy to reposition when redecorating or to take with you when you move, thus keeping it as an heirloom piece.
Armoires depict excellent carving and have a wide range of ornamented pieces. Various abstract patterns, tribal patterns, retro patterns, and traditional patterns can be carved onto the furniture.
A little history for you: Originating in France, the earliest armoires were created to store, not surprisingly, suits of armor. Fast forward a few centuries and we find a dramatic decrease in the armor space requirement. Thank goodness this resourceful cabinet continues to reinvent itself! Far more flexible than the wardrobes of old, today’s stylish armoires house any number of unique items, while serving as beautiful and functional focal points in the home.
Need a place to store clothing and linens? How about the ideal spot to showcase collectibles or dinnerware? During this electronic age, today’s armoires often accommodate a complete home entertainment system or even conceal a home office. You can get rid of the clutter in a moment’s notice by simply closing the doors. From clean-line contemporary styles to 18th century traditional, today’s armoires are crafted of materials as diverse as formal cherry and mahogany, relaxed whitewashed or painted pine and modern or industrial styles with metal or reclaimed wood.
So go ahead and imagine the armoire of your dreams. No doubt, it’s out there just waiting to serve all your storage and organizational needs. In fact, an armoire is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can purchase.
Here are just a few of the many uses of an armoire:
In a Great Room
- Hide a Television
- House your Stereo and Video Equipment
- Store Games and Activity Kits and Hobby Equipment
- File your Music and Instruments
- Archive your Memories
- Conceal pots, pans or dishes
In a Bedroom
- Clothing Storage
- Accessory Organizer
- Make-Up Center
- Entertainment Center
In a Bathroom
- Store Your Linens
- Make-Up Center
In a Guest Room
- You can give this room the feel of a bed & breakfast by adding special lotions, snacks, stationery and a variety of items to make your guests feel special.
In a Home Office
- Hide a computer, printer, fax machine, and files
In a Child's Room
- Baby clothes
- Stash the Toys
- Homework Help Center
In a Dining Room
- China Storage
- Flat Storage for Linens
In the entry hall or foyer
- Storage for Backpacks, Shoes, and Jackets
