Footlockers are available in a plethora of materials and colours today
, the most popular being those made from wood. They are available as ready to buy items or can be customized according to your preference for type of wood, shape, size and colour.
The origin of foot lockers
Foot lockers first originated in America during the World War II. They were used by soldiers to store their belongings and were usually dark (army) green in colour. Foot locker trunks got their name from the fact that they were kept at the foot of the beds or bunks of soldiers.
Nowadays many people collect these World War II lockers and they can be quite valuable. Even today army and marine personnel can use these trunks to store their belongings when on duty and they can be purchased with patterns such as camouflage or a Marine Corps emblem.
Foot lockers for storage
Today footlockers are ideal for storing items in the bedroom, such as duvets and extra pillows. If you opt for a piece that has a locking system you could even store private items or items of value. Some large footlockers are available with a seating option and make a perfect seating area in the bedroom, if for example you want a cosy place to read a book.
Foot lockers as decorative pieces
Foot lockers can double up as decorative pieces, in addition to being storage units. There are numerous types with beautiful designs available, ranging from expensive wood ones with inlay or carved work to brightly coloured ones made from material like steel, to brighten up a childs or teenagers room. In fact you could custom order a footlocker to suit almost any dcor of a particular room.