Storage Trunk - A Classic Furniture Piece

I was shopping on-line the other day and I realized that there really is a storage

trunk for everyone! Not only did I see nearly every material you might think of, I also saw every color, pattern and accent steel. I kid you not; there was even one with camouflage. So, I got to thinking; If there are this many types of trunks available, then why don't I own one? I suppose I never considered the uses of one. After I thought about it for a minute, I realized I have shorted myself not only on space, but also on style.

A storage trunk isn't just a bin to keep your items in. They are used frequently as coffee tables, decorative additions to rooms and even shipping containers. I had never thought about one in this light before! I can store my winter blankets and spare throw pillows right inside one within the family room, and everything will be out of sight. Out of sight means clutter free and that is something that I am continually striving for! Not only do I get the advantage of less clutter though, I also get a particularly neat coffee table.

The great thing is that you can find one to go with your room, whether you employ a traditional, primitive or modern decorating style (or anything in between). If you do not have much to store, but you love the idea of having an eclectic piece added to your decor, then think about setting it vertically within the corner and propping a plant on top. Anytime something is used in a way other than intended, it becomes a centerpiece of sorts.

You may also use a storage trunk to ship items. This is really useful for teens going off to college. You can ship the non-essentials because the car is going to be plenty full. This is an effective way to get the items there that he will need at some point during the year, but probably not right this second. This is also a special ways to ship mementos to a grown child who is living out of state. If you start going through the attic and decide that your grown daughter should have a variety of the items you have been holding onto all of these years, this is a great shipping container. If you may find one which looks vintage, that is all of the better to ship memorabilia in.

Now that I have thought of all the uses I am missing out on, you would have thought I would have invested in a storage trunk by now! The only problem is that there are so many options, I cannot seem to make up my mind! Not only can you find wood and metal, but you also have gorgeous leather. A variety of the trunks come with chrome corners and detailing, while some have steel studs or ornately painted details. There are those who sit flat on the ground and others with feet. So many choices, I am bound to find one (or more!) that I want to buy.

by: Carrie Lewis.

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