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A storage trunk will help you to add extra storage space to any room in your home.

Whether you want to store linens and blankets in your bedroom, store books and magazines in your living room, or hoses and garden equipment in your backyard, there is a trunk out there to meet your needs.

These terrific pieces of furniture can be added to a room and used for multiple purposes. Obviously, storage is the functional purpose of these items. However, some trunks can be used as end tables and coffee tables. Moreover, some of them are built with faux backs where you can throw a cushion on top to make the trunk into additional seating for a room.

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Storage chests and trunks are not only useful for homeowners. Their functional durability also makes them ideal for campers, college students, army personnel, office workers and travelers.

When searching for a trunk, you will want to consider your budget and what materials will work best in your living space. Why not start by checking out our top picks in the various styles and designs?

You will mainly find trunks made of wood, wicker, and plastic. If you want a bit more information on the pros and cons of each of these materials, please read on below.

Or if you just need some help choosing which option would be best for you, check out our storage trunk buying guide further below.

Top Picks

Decorative Wooden Storage Trunk

These days trunks are often found being used as key pieces of furniture. They make unique and beautiful room centerpieces as they have many surfaces to decorate and can be embellished with decorative locks and handles. Some refurbished antique versions are even considered pieces of art and can appreciate in value.

This 27″ x 15″ x 16″ decorative, wooden steamer trunk could be the perfect accent for your living space. It is a handcrafted treasure chest made to look antique with old fashioned hardware and weighs about 16 lbs. Remember it is more decorative than durable though, hence the affordable price – perfectly roomy for storage and lightweight for moving about. It would go well at the end of your bed or in front of a sofa.

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Castela Wicker Storage Trunk

This wicker trunk adds a soft and warm look to any room. It is roomy being 30 x 18 x 18 ” and has a lacquered finish. The weave is well done and it would fit well with any modern or country cottage style look. It could be used as a coffee table in your living room as well as to hide away those magazines, DVDs or other items of clutter that you have nowhere to put. This is the perfect affordable yet attractive storage trunk.

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Homz Faux Leather Storage Trunk

This simple ottoman style storage trunk adds a contemporary accent to any home. It is sleek with its buttery smooth faux leather (100% PVC) body and includes decorative topstitching for a more classic look. The lid is removable and the 31″ x 15″ x 16″ large interior is divided into two compartments for storing any number of household items, such as books, toys, magazines, throws etc. The whole thing is sturdy enough for you to put your feet up on or for kids to sit on so could double up as extra casual seating when necessary. It also collapses down flat so is easy to store if need be but does need building when you buy it, although this is quick and simple. Being an understated design it would work well in most rooms of your house and for the price is going to exceed your expectations.

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Plano Molding XXL Wheeled Plastic Storage Trunk

This heavy duty plastic storage trunk is going to stand up to your heavy duty needs. The plastic is impact resistant and the 38″ x 18″ x 14″ interior is deeper and longer than normal trunks allowing you to store all of your bulky equipment. It is durable and lightweight and being on wheels means you can move it about even when fully laden. This large storage trunk is ideal for storing such things as power tools and supplies in your garage. Being plastic it is weather resistant and it also has a number of rust proof locks so you could even leave it outside. The handles are recessed and the molded grooves allow for easy stacking if you buy a few. You can even send it on airlines, so why not send some gear ahead of any trips you might be planning such as for camping, hunting or sporting holidays.

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Collegiate 30″ Footlocker

For any student who has to go to and from college numerous times per year, this 30″ footlocker would be the ideal black storage trunk. It is built with a mixture of wood and heavy vinyl so will stand up to numerous years of college life. The high impact bindings and attractive nickel hardware mean that your trunk will stay in tip top condition while the recessed wheels ensure you can move it about easily even when fully laden. There is a push button lock with key to ensure your contents are secure. It is also dust and moisture resistant so even if you are not at college, this stackable footlocker could be used to store all of those out of season items out of the way at home.

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Pros & Cons Of Wooden, Plastic & Wicker Storage Trunks

Wicker Trunks

Wicker trunks can be found in the common rattans, with which we are familiar. However, you will also find wicker in bamboo and willow. Wicker is great looking and fits wonderfully into a casual setting, especially if you are going for a tropical look in your room. Made of eco-friendly renewable natural resources, you will be thrilled with the selection available to you. These trunks are great because they are light weight. They are easy to pick up and move. Because wicker will take stain and paint well, you will be able to customize your trunk to fit into the color scheme of your room easily. They are also great for storing seasonal items as the weave allows air to flow through the trunk preventing mildewing and stale odors creeping into the things you store within it.

The only drawback to wicker is that it does require some maintenance to keep it looking good and in good shape. Paint will chip, the weave tends to wear when moved frequently, and it is not as durable as other material choices.

Plastic Trunks

Plastic trunks are highly durable and great when you need something that can be transported from one place to another. Most ideal for use outdoors and in the garage, plastic trunks prevent moisture from invading the interior of the trunk. These items are typically reinforced on the bottoms and many of them can be found with casters to make moving them easy. They are stackable and can withstand the harshness of exterior weather while preventing moisture from getting inside. Because plastic can be found in every color in the rainbow, these trunks are ideal for children’s rooms, especially for storing toys. They are easy to clean with a small amount of detergent on a sponge to remove sticky fingerprints or crayon marks.

On the downside, though plastic is very durable, you will want to look for trunks with metal security latches instead of plastic latches, as the plastic ones tend to not hold up as well as the metal ones. If the trunk has been reinforced, they tend to be heavy and watch out for casters, often times they will pop out-of-place.

Wooden Trunks

Wooden trunks can be found made from oak, cherry, cedar, and walnut woods. Basically, any hardwood used to make furniture can be found made into a trunk. Depending on the material of your choice, these trunks can cost you into the thousands of dollars. Much depends on what exactly you want.

Wooden storage trunks are beautiful and fit wonderfully into just about any living room. They are versatile as they can be easily used as a coffee table, end table or seating area within your room. As far as upkeep, they need to be dusted with a soft cloth to maintain the rich wooden luster.

They tend to be very heavy, so moving them with the contents still inside is difficult, making it necessary for them to be emptied before moving. Wood does scratch, so you will have to be careful when setting anything on top of the trunk.

Storage Trunk Buying Guide

Purpose
You want to consider how you will use your trunk before you purchase it. Will you use it just for storage in your home, will it be used for storage outside or in the garage, or will it have a dual function as seating or as a table?

Price
Obviously price is a major determining factor in most purchases but rest assured that with prices varying from as low as $15 on up into the thousands of dollars, there is sure to be something to suit your budget.

Material
Do you want to go for the softer look of wicker, or perhaps wood which can be decorated in numerous ways. Or perhaps plastic for garden use or camping/fishing trips? What you want the trunk for as well as your personal taste will determine this choice, but don’t forget to factor in the empty weight into your decision. You should also ensure that the material you choose is suitable for the goods you will be storing. For example, heavy duty items will not really suit wicker trunks.

Size
Work out what you are going to store in your trunk and you will then know what you need to buy. Most are around 30″ in length so depending on what your requirements are you may be better off buying a number of trunks.

Wheels
Consider whether you will be wanting to move your storage chest around a lot. For college students wheels will be a must have, but for decorative trunks to have in your living room, they may detract from the overall look.

Locks
Once again this will come down to whether or not you plan on traveling with your trunk. If you do it will need locks, but for home use, they may not be as important.

So, get out there and take a look at these fabulous furniture pieces. You won’t be disappointed.

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