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Springmill Oak Chest

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Accent pieces add character and comfort.

edar and oak chests, and even
steamer trunks are appearing in more
living rooms, bedrooms and sitting
areas every day. These classic pieces provide
any room with a cozy and historic feeling,
as modern designs are based on the trunks
and chests travelers would use for luggage
during voyages both on sailing ships and
horse-drawn carriages. Though few brides-
to-be sport "hope" chests as they were once
referenced anymore, they still are very useful
and lovely in decorating the home.
Before purchasing a new trunk or chest,
it's important to consider different designs
and materials to ensure your newest addition
matches your decor and design needs.
The majority of people use cedar chests
in bedrooms as they are perfect for storing
textiles. Cedar is rot- and decay-resistant, but
it is also highly resistant to insect attack.
No matter what you store in a cedar chest,
you will never have to add foul-smelling
moth balls. The rich cedar will naturally deter

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moths and keep your fabrics beautiful. Plus,
there is no greater feeling than pulling heavy
blankets out of your cedar chest on a cool
autumn evening and smelling that inviting
and comforting cedar aroma.
Oak chests are durable and beautiful,
and the perfect material of choice for the
eclectic organizer. Often used for children's
toy chests, young women's hope chests and
adult's storage chests, these classic pieces are
enduring.
The sturdy gentleness of solid oak brings
refinement to rustic forms and adds balance
to your home. Cherry chests exude luxury.
As one of the most highly sought woods for
everything from cabinets to flooring, cherry
creates magnificent chests. The rich wood
will add warmth and comfort to any room, as
well as provide an absolutely wonderful place
to keep precious heirlooms.
Chests and trunks of any material can
serve double duty as coffee tables, side tables
and even bedside tables. Imagine a coffee

table in the family room that readily stores
favorite puzzles, games and playing cards for
spur-of-the-moment family evenings.
Others use chest cushions to create win-
dow seating. Pulled up under a window, this
whimsical scene will allow people to lazily
gaze outdoors from a picturesque perch.
Any piece that can be used for storage,
tables, seats and decor can certainly be clas-
sified as "hardworking," which is why these
trunks and chests continue to be so popular.
Whether you're looking to solve small-
space design issues or to add more classic
appeal to your expansive floor plan, finding
classic steamer trunks, cedar chests and oak
chests is an ideal solution, and it has never
been easier. Fifthroom.com , a top source
for beautiful and durable cedar chests and
trunks, is as close as your computer.

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Courtesy of Home Improvement News and
Information Center

November 2013 •

Floor Space Magazine

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