Finding Cheap Wardrobe Closets
It’s no secret that wardrobe closets are expensive. So expensive, in fact, that there’s air of elegance, or some may say snobbery, automatically associated with the wooden wardrobe armoire and its related armoire cousins, such as the jewelry armoire or the corner armoire.
But does that mean there’s no such thing as cheap wardrobe closets? While it certainly takes a bit more effort to find inexpensive wardrobe armoire furniture, it can be done. For the purposes of “cheap” furniture, we mean an armoire that’s under $200. Now that still may make it expensive to some, but this is in comparison to the common price tag of $500 or $1,000 to $2,000 that is common to find on a brand new armoire.
If you’re in the market for a cheap wardrobe closet, here are some tips.
First of all, consider buying it used. This can work two ways. One, you may find that used wardrobe closets are sold as antique wardrobe closets, and than actually increases the price. No good – let’s pass on this one! The other way this plays out is what we’re looking for. That is to say, you find a used armoire that is heavily discounted because it’s not brand new. The easiest way in this day and age to find something like this is to search for it on Craigslist first, and then approach antique or used furniture dealerships second.
Another method of finding used wardrobe closets is to hit up yard, garage, and estate sales, and see what you can find. This method takes some heavy involvement in time and effort, but it’s certainly a good way to save 50% or more on an armoire.
Another practical way to save money here is to simply buy the cheapest wardrobe closets available. Companies such as Honey Can Do Wardrobe Closets make inexpensive armoire furniture. Other companies doing the same inlcude Sauder, Prepac, and Home and Living.
Out of all these methods, I’d spend my efforts on the either finding something used via Craiglist or finding something new that is priced below $200 straight from the manufacturer. In this way, it’s possible to save a lot of money on a technically cheap but still quality wardrobe closet.