| Standing jewelry box armoires are a classic way to | | | | lockable compartments. |
| bring elegance and sophistication to your bedroom. If | | | | You will also want to consider the size of your |
| you have a larger jewelry collection, this particular | | | | armoire and where you plan to store it. If you are |
| jewelry chest style is an ideal way to house your | | | | buying one for the sole purpose of storage you may |
| collection. Most standing jewelry armoires come with | | | | not need or want all the bells and whistles of mirrors, |
| many drawers, divided compartments, side doors and | | | | glass doors, or design features. If this armoire will be |
| mirrors making it an optimal solution for collectors | | | | a focal point of the room, or if you enjoy admiring |
| with valuable heirloom pieces. | | | | your display and have a dressing room - you will |
| You'll find armoires made from several different | | | | want to go with something more fancy. |
| types of wood, with the most popular being oak, | | | | Although standing jewelry boxes are very traditional |
| maple and cherry.Depending on your style preference | | | | furniture pieces for a lady, the styles range from old |
| and budget, you can go for a solid wood or a wood | | | | English to modern and contemporary. You want to |
| finish. Solid wood armoires are going to be more | | | | really think about the existing theme in your bedroom |
| expensive, but they also have more character and | | | | (or wherever you plan to showcase your armoire) |
| will increase in value over the years. Wood finishes, | | | | before making your purchase. Classic armoire styles |
| veneers and laminates, will be less expensive but | | | | often include a flip top mirror with a worn wood finish |
| they are also more prone to damage from scraping. | | | | while your more contemporary armoires are often |
| A solid wood armoire will also have it's wear and tear, | | | | done in black wood finishes with polished hardware |
| but repairing and restoring them is much easier. For | | | | and security compartments. |
| this type of furniture, one that can be handed down | | | | No matter which you choose, go for something that |
| from generation to generation - you really don't want | | | | resonates with your personal style. A jewelry armoire |
| to pass on quality and for the sake of your valuables | | | | is a great investment that can stand the test of |
| - safety. It's common for the armoires to come with | | | | time. |