These colourful trunks are the perfect option for seriously stylish storage

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These colourful trunks are the perfect option for seriously stylish storage

By Naomi May

4 years ago

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Bye-bye boring boxes; it’s time to adopt retro-inspired trunks for storing pieces in your home.  

When it comes to home storage, it can be easy to revert to the stylistically simple options that can hide away effortlessly in cupboards.

But what if there was a different way, a better way, that could make your storage as much of a focal point in a room as a piece of furniture? Indeed, there is: a stylish storage trunk that attracts as much attention for its prettiness as it does for its practicality.

Whether you opt to stack them on top of each other or besides each other, storage trunks are the perfect way of stowing away your possessions in the most attractive way possible. An organised mess inside, but the undiscerning eye would be none the wiser. What could be better?


Maisons du Monde Barcelone yellow metal trunks

Maisons du Monde Barcelone yellow metal trunks

This canary yellow-toned duo of trunks is perfect for adding a splash of colour to a home. Stow away the madness, and allow the pretty boxes to do the talking for you.

Shop Maisons du Monde Barcelone yellow metal trunks, £66

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BTFY teal & pink metal storage trunks

BTFY teal & pink metal storage trunks

If you need storage for a bedroom, then these subtle-hued trunks are perfect for not attracting too much attention.

Shop BTFY teal & pink metal storage trunks, £84.99

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Oliver Bonas hammered gold metal trunks

Oliver Bonas hammered gold metal trunks

For the bling-lovers, this duo of gold trunks will be perfect for adding a touch of metallic magic to a space.

Shop Oliver Bonas hammered gold metal trunks, £130

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VidaXL hand painted storage trunk

VidaXL hand painted storage trunk

A hand-painted storage trunk will add a special touch to any home, especially when it’s as fun and colourful as this one.

Shop VidaXL hand painted storage trunk, £111

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Homes Direct storage trunks

Homes Direct storage trunks

This duo of storage trunks is simple and pared-back but seriously capacious, meaning you get plenty of room without having to compromise on style.

Shop Homes Direct storage trunks, £135

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Made.com Gunner storage trunks

Made.com Gunner storage trunks

This trio of pastel-coloured trunks are as pretty as they are practical; stack them up either together or separately and allow them to hide your possessions in style.

Shop Made.com Gunner storage trunks, £159

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BTFY dalmatian storage trunks

BTFY dalmatian storage trunks

Animal print has never been cooler in the home, and these monochrome dalmatian print trunks are proof. 

Shop BTFY dalmatian storage trunks, £79.99

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The Cambridge Satchel Co. Steamer trunk

The Cambridge Satchel Co. Steamer trunk

For those who’d prefer their storage to fly under the radar, but still look lovely, this Cambridge Satchel Company iteration will be perfect. 

Shop The Cambridge Satchel Co. Steamer trunk, £275

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Shropshire Design set of vintage Damier checkerboard trunks

Shropshire Design set of vintage Damier checkerboard trunks

Crafted in a vintage-inspired print, these classic trunks will stand the test of time in any home.

Shop Shropshire Design set of vintage Damier checkerboard trunks, £229

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