Are you looking for a creative storage solution? Perhaps an armoire is the answer! Whether you are looking for extra room to store linens, need a home office, or just a place to de-clutter craft supplies, I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the possibilities an armoire can present. Simply start with a basic armoire - unfinished or simply outdated. Rethink its purpose and storage potential. Then get creative with paint, wallpaper, stencils, etc. You'll have a stylish focal point for your room in no time!
Get inspired by the 8 examples below:
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With a fresh coat of turquoise paint, this repurposed armoire brightens the room as a pretty baking cabinet. Bifold doors conceal baking items and ensure accessibility. Shelves encourage tidiness within, making it easy to store mixing bowls, sprinkles, and ingredients. Make use of every bit of space by grouping supplies by use. Keep large or frequently used items, such as bowls and a mixer, on lower shelves so they are easy to reach. Clear canisters store essential ingredients and allow you to see contents at a glance. Overlooked spaces under the top shelf and along the armoire's back wall are made storage-friendly with shelf-mount hooks and a magnetic bar to hang recipes from.
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This vintage-inspired bedroom armoire has oodles of ways to keep things tidy. Each pair of shoes has its own compartment, and clear-front doors keep them paired up and free from scratches. Bins and boxes to neatly corral belts, headbands, and other small accessories adorn the shelves, leaving enough room on other shelves for a row of upright purses and stacked shirts. Mirrors on the upper and lower doors make it easy to look good from head to toe. Tired of digging for a matching pair of earrings? Searching for a scarf that has gone out of sight? Consider folding scarves and placing in drawers. Organizing earrings in drawer compartments also makes an excellent storage solution.
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Revamp an armoire with wallpaper and ribbon trim. Adhere rectangles of wallpaper to the front of an armoire with decoupage medium. Trim the rectangles with ribbon to finish the look. Inside, this cabinet is ready for some serious crafting. Magnetic boards are attached to the inside of the doors, and pegboard covers the back. Add even more benefit to a storage armoire with a pullout work surface. A piece of painted plywood underneath a shelf rolls out on a mounted drawer glide. A strip of wood placed on the front of the pullout desk finishes the desk and catches any wayward pencils.
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Entertainment storage for wine glasses, serving trays, and drink accessories is a must, but it often runs in short supply. A sturdy armoire, with a few customizations, is a great place to keep delicate items safe and easily accessible. Consider taking advantage of unused space with clever storage solutions. Here, wine glasses are suspended from the underside of the top shelf. Colorful trays conserve space by standing upright, and clear glass containers corral drink umbrellas.
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Create a storage extension anywhere in your home by using a wide armoire to hold often-used items such as detergent, pet treats, and cleaning supplies. A small rod on one side provides enough space for several clothing items to dry, and extra shelves are perfect for keeping supplies tidy. Create an instant message center on an innerdoor panel with a simple bulletin board. Use the message board to post chore lists and cleaning tip sheets.
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Towels and linens stack neatly in this pastel armoire. Matching bins house other bedroom accessories, such as decorative pillows and bedding. For a touch of elegance, fold a pillowcase over the edge of a bin to display its decorative lace trim. Store extra blankets out of sight in the bottom cabinet. Use the top of the armoire to display colored vases.
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No more searching around the house for your favorite movies and magazines. This armoire relies on labeled boxes to corral entertainment essentials. Using coordinating baskets is a stylish and strategic way to keep games, CDs, and DVDs organized. Find smart ways to expand storage space where you need it most. Mount a small box to the inside of the armoire door to store multiple remotes. This box keeps remotes in an easy-to-reach location, right inside the entertainment armoire.
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Contain a whole home office inside an armoire with a few clutter-concealing solutions. An upper shelf corrals reference books and magazine holders. Essential supplies such as pencils, scissors, and notepads have a place on the desktop, too, all kept in order with desk organizers. Decorative fabric creates an attractive backdrop when a bland space needs a makeover. A splash of sunny yellow helped transform this once-boxy armoire into a standout workstation. Cut corkboard panels to size and cover with fun patterned fabric. Mount the corkboard on the armoire's back wall and inner doors for a practical place to hang your calendar, stamps, and reminders.
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