You can find a variety of storage trunks and chests to keep your clothing and other items stored out of sight. Trunks were used in place of suitcases for carrying clothing on long trips in historic times. Today, they are used to store many things besides clothing.
Trunks and chests are ideal for blankets, sheets, extra towels, or seasonal items. Special items with sentimental value are well protected in a storage trunk. Items that can attract insects are safe in a trunk or chest, such as wool sweaters and blankets.
Choices in Trunks and Chests:
Trunks and chests come in different kinds of materials to fit your design and needs. Wooden trunks that have an old-fashioned look are popular. They have a round lid that has deep pockets for storage. Many of them have vintage-looking copper hardware. Moving special items like antiques, pianos
The wood used in these trunks can be oak, pine, walnut, or cherry. They can also have mahogany wood at a higher price. They are all usually cedar-lined that will prevent pests from bothering the items stored inside.
Another style of trunk is the metal kind. They are simple with bright metal for the hinges and locks. Many of them are portable with wheels to move them around easily.
You have two choices of metal: aluminum and steel. Steel is more durable and will last better, but aluminum does not weigh as much, making the ensemble easier to transport.
Metal trunks come in different colors and can be brightly colored or more neutral. You can easily paint them to match them to your décor if you do not find the right color. They can be used as a coffee table or end table as well as storage. They are sturdy and do not get dented, so that they will last as a nice piece of furniture for years.
How Much Do They Cost?
You will find storage trunks in many price ranges. You can buy one for less than one hundred dollars or you can spend a thousand dollars on one. It depends on the style and the size that you need. Aluminum is a less expensive option than steel if you are looking for a metal trunk.
Wooden trunks with basic lines are much cheaper than ones designed to look like the old-fashioned versions. Cedar chests have a wide price range, from just over two hundred dollars to more than eight hundred dollars for the fancier styles.
