Once thought of primarily as a piece of bedroom furniture, armoires are providing stylish solutions for storage needs. As functional as they are beautiful, armoires can be the most versatile furniture item in the home.

Entryway or Foyer

In a home lacking an entryway closet, an armoire will provide a space for items like school back packs as well as drawers for storing hats, mittens, scarves, and rain gear. Instead of a cluttered looking mess by the door, the armoire provides a beautiful and welcoming focal point.

Family Room

A TV armoire in the family room also makes a great entertainment center. The television, DVD player, VRC, and stereo all share one stylish home that includes a place for videotapes, DVDs and CDs. An armoire can also be a terrific place to store children's toys, art supplies, and craft projects. An organized spot for everyday items makes tidying up after playtime a snap. A family room armoire is the ideal place to store the family library, magazines, photo albums, and a few cozy throws.

Recreation Room

Board games, cards, puzzles, books and more can be tucked neatly into an armoire in the recreation room. An armoire can also be used to house billiard items, complimenting a beautifully crafted pool table. Stock liquor and cocktail supplies in an armoire, while providing safe storage for glasses and other barware.

Home office

Put a mini home office in any room with a computer armoire. A laptop, scanner, printer, supplies, and more can be stowed in one unit. In a full home office, an armoire for books, files, reference material will keep the room from looking cluttered and disorganized. A home office armoire is also the ideal place to organize and store important family documents, as well as appliance paperwork and manuals.

Bedroom

Bedroom armoires can function in a number of ways, from an attractive, low profile spot a television, to a location for sweaters and seasonal clothing. An armoire is also a great place to keep jewelry, toiletries, and personal items, to avoid surface clutter on dressers and nightstands.

Guestroom

Take a cue from hotels and put an armoire in the guest room. Stock a few drawers with blankets, extra pillows, and guest towels. The rest of the armoire space provides a place for guests to unpack, and eliminates the need to empty a closet that is normally used for storage.

Laundry Room

Today, the laundry room is no longer the eye sore tucked away in the basement, but often located on the first floor, and frequently seen. Keep detergent and cleaning supplies organized and out of sight with an armoire in the laundry room. It also can serve as a conveniently located linen closet for clean sheets and towels.

Kitchen

A kitchen armoire is a great place to store cook books, dish towels, small appliances, seasonal dinnerware, and more. It is also a great place to put a television or CD player, without sacrificing counter space.