Creative Uses for Armoires

Armoires are free-standing pieces of furniture that often act as a closet, dresser, cabinet or t.v. stand. Even with all of these uses, there are ways to more creatively use an armoire to meet storage and entertainment needs. Creative uses for armoires can take your armoire to the next level of functionality, adding beauty and alternative storage options to your home. 

The Armoire Bar

Create a unique and beautiful space for a bar in your home. Store delicate wine glasses, serving trays and drink accessories in an armoire. With just a few custom touches such as hooks and extra shelves, armoires are a perfect solution when you are trying to create a convenient and beautiful bar area.

Workstation

Create your own personal office space with an armoire. Use an upper shelf to hold books and other reference materials. Use desk organizers and hanging file folders to keep the desktop organized. Paint the interior walls of the armoire a bright sunny yellow or your favorite color, or cover the interior portion with fabric or wallpaper for a splash of color. Mount corkboard on the back walls of the armoire for a place to hang notes and even a small calendar. When you're done working for the day, close up the doors to the armoire.

Laundry Central

Create a central laundry station with everything you need for laundry day. Store detergent, cleaning supplies and even pet treats in the armoire. Add a small extension curtain rod or shower curtain rod on one side for a place to hang clothing. If you have space you may also be able to store an ironing board and iron in a laundry station armoire.

Art Zone

In a kid's room, use an armoire to store all kinds of art supplies. Add chalkboard and bulletin board sections to the doors and allow the kids to color with chalk on the chalkboard, and hang artwork on the bulletin boards. Use a pull out shelf for homework and art projects. Higher shelves can hold games that are less frequently used, while lower shelves can hold paper, glue and other supplies. Label drawers with simple stencils to indicate the contents within such as "paint" or "paper".