Extra Large Storage Chest Trunk
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There is no need to put your extra stuff in bins or boxes, when you have one of these lovely extra-large storage trunks. Put blankets, books, outgrown kids clothes, or even crafting materials in this perfect storage place. Made of sturdy material and well-crafted, your extra large storage trunk will last for years, and get lots of storage minded uses.
Our Picks
Solid Wooden Extra Large Storage Trunk
Solid wood trunks are constructed either unfinished in their natural state or glazed with a smooth coating. For a heavier furniture appeal, choose one that sits directly on the floor over one lifted off the ground on legs.
Extra-large storage trunks with rough and bulky edging couple beautifully in rustic and log cabin homes. They give your room a natural element that other materials can’t provide.
Some wooden chests have quotes written on the sides making them perfect for modern designed homes. You can also find wooden storage trunks with thick rope handles for a coastal charm.
Wicker Large Storage Chest Trunk with Straps
Wicker large storage chest trunks add a Bohemian flair to bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, and covered patios. Country cottage stylists use wicker trunks for enhanced room comfort.
They have several weaving patterns to choose from and some come with attached straps for a suitcase resemblance. The attached straps make moving your chest trunk easier.
Choose a white-finished wicker trunk for a coastal breeze or a warm tan tone for a relaxed Bohemian. Wicker chests are manufactured long and flat, tall and square, or rectangular and wide.
Decorative Vintage Oversized Storage Trunks
Decorative vintage oversized storage trunks come in richer tones like deep browns or dark auburn. Brass nail heads, copper outlining, or other antique components are added to fulfill the vintage trend.
They are made in boxier shapes with sharper edges. These antique-style trunks store modern house items to maintain a classic vintage design.
These types are quite large and are ideal in bedrooms, living rooms, and lofts. If you own an exceptionally large bathroom, then an antique oversized storage trunk is stunning there as well. Store your spare towels and sheets until needed.
Large Storage Trunk with Wine Rack and Wheels
Some large and extra-large storage trunks come with their wheels. Wheels are super handy if you are someone who moves homes frequently, or simply if you need to move the thing around on your own.
Some of the fancier ones store a secret wine bar just below the top. You can use them as coffee tables in the morning and minibars in the evening. These fancy storage trunks are greatest in living rooms or rooms where guests gather.
Multi level Designed Large Storage Chest
Multi-level, otherwise known as nesting storage trunks, are a unique design feature. These multi-level chests come in stacks of two or three. Some are opened from the top, while others slide outwards like drawers.
Your finishing styles are limitless! Choose a black leather-bound chest for a traditional take, or a bright, distressed multi-colored one for farmhouse chic.
Your options don’t stop there. You can also choose a large nested storage trunk with white-finish and delicate feminine patterns for shabby chic.
Rattan Extra Large Storage Chest Trunk with Shoe Organizer
These rattan extra large storage chests are like wicker trunks with a couple of major differences. Rattan shoe organizing trunks possess small opening holes on the exterior to prevent shoe odor build up over time.
They are specifically designed to store your winter boots in the summer and your heels in the winter. This feature liberates space from an entryway and bedroom closet to make room for the present season attire.
Steamer Extra Large Blanket Chest with Leather Outlining
The steamer-designed trunks are one of the largest storage chests of all types. Steamer chests are built-in leathers, faux leathers, upholstery, metals, and some with newspaper details!
These types sit taller and wider instead of shorter and flatter. Place a steamer extra-large blanket chest in your living room and use it as a coffee table. You could also move it to your office and use it for storing office supplies.
Fabric Upholstered Extra Large Storage Trunk for Bedroom
The comfiest extra large storage trunk is the fabric upholstered type. They are commonly placed in bedrooms because of their relaxing impression.
Choose one with a tufted lid for a Victorian verve. For a modern take, choose a simple streamlined upholstered trunk instead.
If you have small children with orange cheetoh fingers or pets that shed, then an upholstered storage chest is not the greatest option for you. A storage trunk made of leather, acrylic plastics, or metal is more fitting.
Clear Acrylic Large Storage Chest Trunk
Brayden Studio®
Normally, you think a large storage chest trunk is used to hide away unsightly household items. However, some folks prefer a clear acrylic-styled trunk to display their stored items.
If you have cute pillows or a super soft homemade crochet blanket to show off, then a clear storage trunk is a fantastic possibility for you. These types of storage chests are also wonderful for holding your child’s favorite books.
Metal and Wood Extra Large Storage Trunk with Locking Mechanisms
Metal and wood extra-large storage trunks emit a masculine energy. Their cool and smooth sidings are both durable and sleek. These types of storage trunks are fantastic in industrial settings.
Place these types of trunks in bedrooms, living rooms, and enclosed garages. Many of these heavier-built large storage chests are portable with built-in wheels.
The locking mechanisms of these types can conceal home defense weapons and prevent young children from accidentally getting ahold of them. The locking mechanism also secures expensive photography and electronic equipment.
Buying Guide
An extra-large storage trunk is a handy thing to have around. It can be used to store winter bed comforters, winter coats and other warm clothing, keepsakes, seasonal decorations and many other items that are not needed year around but which can become cumbersome clutter if not given a home. Weatherproof patio trunks might provide storage for seat cushions or even for lawn and garden tools, keeping them at hand but out of the seasonal storms.
Travel Trunks
A classic storage trunk is the large steamer trunk. Designed for ocean voyages in the days when steamers had reduced the hazardous sailing voyages of months to a matter of weeks, steamer trunks are intended to be used as storage for clothing and other necessities for several days at the least. Some of them were set up so that they could be turned on their end and used as a hanging closet, if necessary. Almost all had a removable tray which could contain smaller objects, such as a jewelry case or boxes of gloves.
Smaller travel trunks, while not sufficiently large to act as a hanging closet, retain many of these same features. Intended for travel by stagecoach, rail or bus, they are more compact yet capable of holding a great deal. Their top tray is often linked with the top hinge, making it retract when the trunk is opened.
Patio Trunks
Rubbermaid puts out an excellent patio trunk, perfect for cushions or hammocks – the things that are bulky to store during the winter or that are likely to be unusable if wet. Tooled to resemble wood, some models even have a lock on it to discourage thieves. These also work well poolside.
Window Seats and Hope Chests
Storage window seats are a good place to keep all sorts of things. Because you are not likely to move them, they can be a hiding place for books, art supplies, spare pillows, and blankets or winter clothes. Of course, you might want to keep those things separate from each other – paint and fabric are a bad combination – but this will give you some idea of what you might like to have in such a container.
These more permanently placed large chests can be made from wood, wicker or plastic, depending upon your budget and availability. Some can be purchased from commercial suppliers, while others might be created in place for a specific purpose. Window seats are often installed permanently.
Versatile Storage for Your Stuff
Whatever style you select, an extra-large storage trunk can provide out of sight but close at hand storage for the things that you don’t use every day but would like to have at hand. The size you select and the style might depend upon whether you plan to move the storage trunk or if you plan to keep it positioned in that space more or less permanently. One thing is for sure, a big storage trunk is an amazing tool for decluttering the items you need to keep.
