| Armoires can have a general or specific purpose and | | | | bedding, etc.; narrower drawers will be more practical |
| are designed to store clothing, bedding and well, just | | | | for holding DVD's, CDs, VHS tapes, extra cords and |
| about anything else, including televisions and computers. | | | | the remote control |
| They are available in any number of styles and | | | | Computer Armoires: |
| materials, and are the perfect accent piece for virtually | | | | As with TVs, computers can also be intrusive, creating |
| any room in your home. | | | | a sense of clutter with all of their different components |
| The first thing to consider when buying an armoire is | | | | and wires. A computer armoire will conveniently hide |
| what you will predominately be using it for. Today, | | | | everything out of sight, while maintaining the existing |
| armoires are designed to hold and store a variety of | | | | decorative flow of the room. Designed to house all |
| items, including clothing, bedding, linens, televisions and | | | | things computer related, computer armoires typically |
| computers. | | | | include a pull-out keyboard tray and compartments for |
| An armoire can be a large or compact piece of | | | | the CPU, printer and monitor. Many types of computer |
| furniture. The second thing to consider before | | | | armoires might incorporate organizational tools such as |
| purchasing one is where you will be putting the armoire. | | | | cubbies, a CD holder or a cork/white board. Since |
| Measure the intended space; you don't want to end up | | | | computer armoires are available in a variety of |
| with an armoire that's too big or too small. When | | | | configurations, you're sure to find the one that will |
| measuring, also take into account that an armoire | | | | perfectly fill all of your requirements. |
| usually has doors that open outward. If you are buying | | | | Wardrobe Armoires: |
| one for a small room or a narrow hallway, consider | | | | While standard armoires can be used for clothes as |
| purchasing an armoire with wrap-around or sliding | | | | well, wardrobe armoires are specifically designed to |
| panel doors. | | | | hold various types of clothing and accessories. They |
| Decide if you want to be able to move the unit around | | | | generally tend to be taller than other types of armoires. |
| the room or even from room to room. This will limit | | | | High quality wardrobe armoires are configured to |
| your choice of armoire to smaller sized units that | | | | create an air-tight environment for your clothes, while |
| include casters or ones that can be easily lifted. | | | | allowing them to breathe and protecting them from |
| Types of Armoires: | | | | harmful sunlight and humidity. Typically, a wardrobe |
| Standard Armoires: | | | | armoire has a clothing rod, adjustable shelves and |
| Standard armoires usually resemble a cabinet with | | | | drawers. Depending on the manufacturer, wardrobe |
| doors and come in a wide range of styles, sizes and | | | | armoires can include a mirror, lined drawers intended |
| materials. They will include a combination of storage | | | | for jewelry or other delicate items and removable shirt |
| types, such as drawers, a place to hang clothes, | | | | partitions. |
| cubbies and adjustable shelves. A standard armoire is | | | | Jewelry Armoires: |
| ideal for storing clothes, accessories, bedding and | | | | Jewelry armoires are generally freestanding, designed |
| linens, while smaller armoires are perfect way to store | | | | to hold a medium to large jewelry collection. Typically, |
| additional towels and accessories in a bathroom or | | | | they have a number of stacked drawers for storing |
| guest bedroom. | | | | jewelry and side doors complete with hooks for |
| TV Armoires: | | | | hanging necklaces. A quality jewelry armoire will include |
| Electronic equipment of any kind can be disruptive to a | | | | several different storage options to specifically |
| room's ambience, especially in a bedroom. A television | | | | accommodate various types of jewelry such as rings, |
| armoire will allow you to watch TV when you wish, but | | | | bracelets, etc. Usually the drawers of a jewelry |
| hide it from view when it's not in use. When purchasing | | | | armoire are lined to better protect your valuables from |
| a TV armoire, consider the following: | | | | scratches and other damage. A jewelry armoire that |
| - check to see if there is easy access that will allow | | | | includes a mirror or has a lock increases its |
| you to connect your television and/or other | | | | functionality. |
| components without too much difficulty | | | | A well designed armoire is a resourceful piece of |
| - make sure that your TV will be able to fit on the | | | | furniture. No matter what kind of armoire you are |
| shelf properly; most manufacturers will list the | | | | considering to buy, I hope this article has provided you |
| maximum size of television the armoire will hold | | | | with valuable insights that will help make the decision a |
| - many television armoires come with drawers: wide, | | | | little easier. |
| deep drawers will be better for stowing clothes, | | | | |