Although there are many different types of trunks available that will look great as feature pieces in the lounge room or bedroom of your home, storage trunks are key for one very good reason - they provide a lot of space to store odds, ends, blankets or clothes.

These types of trunks, many of them decorative, were once used as traveling luggage and so, they were built to be sturdy and hard wearing. The bands, straps, buckles, handles or braces that adorn the boxes help to provide them with added aesthetic appeal.

Buy a storage trunk from the range listed below.

WHOLESALE LOT OF STYLISH STORAGE PLANTATION TRUNK BENCH WITH BASKETS SET OF 3    US $64.98

New Rhino Storage Trunk Footlocker Camp College Dorm Large Gray    US $89.95

Storage Trunk and Stools    US $104.53

CLEARANCE DECORATIVE TRUNK Antiqued Storage Boxes Set of 3 UNUSUAL    US $24.95

Poolshot Storage Trunk Light Granite RSC802LG    US $599.99

Espresso Nailhead Cocktail Coffee Table Trunk Inside Storage SEI Gold CK6224    US $229.99

Urban Storage Trunk And Stools    US $159.98

Tropical Nested Rush Grass Storage Trunk Trunks Ottoman Set    US $89.98

New SEI Verona Brass Stud Cocktail Table Storage Trunk Chest Espresso    US $255.00

New SEI Verona Brass Stud End Table Storage Trunk Chest Espresso    US $199.00

Plantation Storage Trunk With Two Baskets    US $99.98

VINTAGE STYLE DARK BROWN FAUX LEATHER TRUNK CHEST BOX STORAGE 13    US $49.99

Storage trunks come in a range of different styles such as dome-topped, Barrel-Topped, Steamers, Wall Trunks, Victorian, country, French Country, Bevel-tops, dresser trunks, Jenny Linds, Saratogas, Monitors and Barrel-Staves.

Apart from these great storage trunk styles you can also find trunks available in a variety of materials, take for instance wicker storage trunks, metal storage trunks, plastic storage trunks and wooden storage trunks.

Construction of storage trunks generally comprised a basic pine or oak box that was then covered with protective material such as leather, hide or metal. Fancy trunks were also made with many different types of decorative adornments. These accessories were necessary to ensure the trunk remained relatively undamaged as it was bumped and knocked around a lot during the course of the journey.

Work was also done to the interior of the trunks with decorative lining paper added to them or shelves, drawers and compartments for safe storage of small personal items. Whether you're after a nice decorative storage trunk or a more functional wooden storage trunk, there is a style and a purpose for each of them.

These days you can buy a fine restored storage trunk for a decent price and you can be assured that you're getting a sturdy piece of decorative furniture for your money.

The durability and strength in construction of these trunks can be seen in the fact that many of the antique trunks that are still available today are in remarkably good condition despite the fact that they are well over a hundred years old. Many of them would have been in heavy use making it far more likely that they would have sustained some sort of damage. The ability of many trunk restoration experts means that even the most damaged or scuffed about trunks can be restored back to their original appearance, some of them look even better.