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If you’re like most people, your house isn’t as well-organized as you might like.

As time goes by, things tend to become more cluttered, making it difficult sometimes to find the item you’re seeking.

One great way to solve the organizational dilemma is to purchase a wood storage cabinet to hold everything.

Storage cabinets come in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes and can be made from different materials, ranging from wrought iron to wood. With quite so many options available there is sure to be something to fit your space and budget.

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Why wood?

Wood is one of the most popular choices for storage cabinets due to its versatility, durability and aesthetic appeal. It can be stained or painted to match any décor and blend in with the rest of its surroundings, so as not to stand out like a miss-matched piece.

Wood cabinets also tend to look more elegant than other storage solutions and can be decorative pieces in their own right, especially if they are detailed with some form of carving. They give off a warm feeling to any room with their earthy tones and are also typically more sturdy and durable than other materials.

Which rooms are suitable for wood storage cabinets?

There are storage cabinets designed to be used in every room of the house. You can use them to store clutter in any room, but there are also those for more specific purposes. Consider wood cabinets to store multimedia in your living room, toiletries in your bathroom, clothes in your bedroom as well as library style cabinets for your home office.

So if you do not already have one, check out our top picks for five funky wood storage cabinets for different areas of your home.

Or if you plan on browsing the multitude of options available, don’t buy anything until you have read our wood storage cabinet buying guide below.

Top Picks

For your kitchen

The “Napa Kitchen Center,” an easy to assemble solid wood storage cabinet in a natural finish, serves as a moveable island anywhere in your kitchen. Designed to make working in the kitchen easier, this wooden storage cabinet features two utility drawers, double-door storage cabinet with adjustable shelf, and a center storage area with two shelves. The unit also includes a spice rack, towel bar, and a paper towel holder. Heavy duty locking rubber casters make the cabinet easy to move from place to place. If you need extra counter and storage space, this functional cabinet will meet all of your culinary needs.

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For your entryway

Ideally suited for front hallways, mudrooms or a home office, the “Prepac Sonoma Black Entryway Cubbie Shelf,” is a practical storage cabinet with three storage compartments and four large hooks. Useful for giving easy access to hats, gloves and schoolbooks whilst keeping them tidy, the storage compartments can be fitted with wicker baskets to keep your items out of sight. The four hooks are perfect for accommodating a number of coats and jackets. This easy to install black wood storage cabinet includes a two-piece hanging rail system and serves as the perfect companion for the matching cubbie bench. Also coming in espresso, white and maple finishes, this sturdy and innovative storage shelf is the ideal way to organize all of your outdoor items. It is a good looking way to transform a typically messy area into a neat and well organized space.

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For your multimedia storage

If you’re looking for a way to store your DVD collection, the “Leslie Dame Wood Media Storage Cabinet” would be a great option. It is a beautiful dark oak cupboard with library style front and is capable of holding 612 CDs, 298 DVDs, 172 VHS cassettes or any combination of these. The internal adjustable shelves are perfect for allowing you to customize this cabinet to your own collection. This handcrafted, mission-style wood storage cabinet maximizes space while keeping your collection dust-free. It comes fully assembled and is available in a variety of finishes, including oak, dark oak and walnut.

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For your bathroom

The “White Wood Storage Cabinet with Storage Shelves” is the perfect addition to any bathroom that lacks storage. Fitting over the toilet, this cabinet features two shelves and a glass-doored cabinet on top. Capable of storing items ranging from hand towels to toiletries, this unique piece of furniture is a great way to organize your bathroom. This tall wood storage cabinet is easy to assemble and is equipped with rolling wheels to make moving it about effortless.

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For your home office

For your computer area, the “Grand Alliance Mission-Style File Cart and Computer Printer Table” is the perfect addition to a home office. This mission-style file cart, made out of rubberwood, has a natural finish and features a drawer for legal or letter-size files. Ample space above the drawer holds reams of paper or other accessories, while the top shelf holds the printer. This cabinet is very affordable and will help organize and store all of your office needs in one compact unit. It’s attractive look and functional design would also make it perfect as a night stand.

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Wood Storage Buying Guide

No matter what type of storage or organizational needs you may have, there is almost certainly a cabinet out there to meet your space, budget and taste. Whether you want a simpler mission-style piece or an elaborately carved item, there are a few criteria you should keep in mind before you buy:

Functional
Your cabinet should be useful above and beyond everything else. Determine what it is you want to store and ensure that any options you are considering will be suitable.

Size
Measure where you plan on putting your cabinet before you start browsing the options and then double check the specifications of any product you are interested in.

Durable
Wood is typically more durable than most materials, however, you will want to ensure that the cabinet you are looking at is made from good quality wood and not just plywood.

Matches Your Decor
There is no point in buying a modern piece of furniture to place in a traditionally styled room and vice versa. Consider where your wood cabinet will be placed and let your existing decor guide you in your style choice.

Stain Resistant
Ensure that the wood of your cabinet has been treated to help counter staining should anything get spilled onto it.

Attractive
Make sure you like the look of your cabinet as you are likely to have to look at it numerous times per day.

Once you’ve determined what type of storage unit will work best for the space you have in mind, the next thing is to get organized. Once you’ve achieved that, you’ll find that things are much easier to find.

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