1. All large wood chests are designed for keeping the clutter of everyday life out of the way until you need it. If you don't have a daughter, aren't planning on having one, and don't fancy yourself a sentimental person, you've still got a need for a good cedar or hope chest. As long as you've got extra bedding and some throw pillows, you'll find a use for this versatile furniture accessory.
2. But that doesn't entirely dismiss the traditional use and etymology of the hope chest. They are indeed, a vessel for future hopes and fulfilled hopes of the past. Too often, our sentimental valuables get mixed in with everyday items. With a hope chest, you know where family heirlooms are kept and you know where you'll store something when a new memory is created.
3. If you plan on keeping valuables in your hope chest, consider the wide selection of chests offered with special storage features. We stock chests with drawers, jewelry storage, locks, and interior storage trays for accommodating items that can't be neatly folded and stowed away.
4. Have your children help you stock a hope chest and enjoy a special bonding experience. Consider, then, finishing and decorating a cedar hope chest with your family. One of our most popular items is the unfinished 3-foot cedar chest, designed for just this purpose. It looks great as is, but if you want to personalize your chest or are looking for an excuse to get a little handy, it's ready for your creative energies.
5. For an extra element of style, try a fabric-topped hope or cedar chest. Coordinate patterned or solid fabric tops with your home decor to enhance themes, or add a touch of texture or color to any setting. Perfect for additional seating as well, these chests offer function and variety.
6. If you would like a chest that emphasizes younger generations, have a look at our Toy Chest selection designed for both girls and boys. These offerings have classic nursery-style designs, perfect for complementing your children and grandchildren's rooms. Some can even be ordered with personalized words or names.
7. For a more multi-functional storage or hope chest, we offer coffee table chests to do double duty in a space-efficient home. Designed with more modern decor in mind, they can be topped with a glass surface or left as is in the living or family room.
8. If you need several chests, we provide a satisfying selection of hope chest sets that can be used for multiple children or as accessories throughout your home. Whether it's birch, rattan, or a more modern leather upholstered chest, these offerings provide a cost-effective option for larger homes with lots of storage needs.
9. A rustic chest with decorative metal hinges and an unfinished appearance is ideal for the beach cabin or mountain home that sees a lot of guests. At the foot of the guest bed, chests are perfect for storing extra bedding and assorted things your guests may need during their stay.
10. Finally, remember that your hope chest will be a time capsule for generations to come. Our variety of timeless chest styles, including traditional, mission, and antique, will accommodate generations of use and enjoyment.
