what about removing the doors and re-purposing them as a fancyish headboard on an appropriate size bed?
what to do with the rest of the cabinet....I'll have to think about that :)

Monpere décor, now I know for sure I bought the wrong armoire!! I am certain though, that I will convert mine into a bar of sorts. that one looks great!

How about making it into a graceful, rustic potting shed?

...or a "kitty condo"

@Susan Jacobs Kitty condo that is very funny I laughed out loud. Good One. It should be #1 for the top choice!!

I was kind of kidding, but also serious... I have thought of getting one of those for my cats, but they are just too unattractive.

By the way, can I win an armoire if I contribute an idea for the name of your product: BARMOIRE

I got it! After reading Susan Jacobs post of re purposing the armoire as a kitty condo what comes to mind when a kitty is mentioned. Birds of course.
A large bird cage would fit in nicely and instead of covering the cage at night all you need to do is close the front doors. Opening at the back allows for the birdies to breathe :)

@Susan Jacobs: Brilliant!

This Texan suggests a customized gun cabinet. Theres plenty of room for guns and accessories.

Hi everyone,

I haven't read through all the ideas but here are some of mine:

1)
This can easily be converted into a discrete BABY CHANGE STATION suitable for any room of the house. Add padding onto the top 'shelf' for a baby change table. Store baby wipes, ointments, creams, etc. in the drawers, and stack diapers on the lower level with extra clothing changes. Hang mobiles from interior 'ceiling' so that baby can observe them while being changed.


2)
Add little hooks onto the tops of the shelves for a LINGERIE CLOSET: hanging and folded lingerie will be stored in here for the luxurious lady's sexy collection. Hang a mini chandelier from the centre of the top. Add 2-3 boxed in spaces for 'bedroom slippers' (aka indoor heels and whatnot). Store delicates and unmentionables in the drawers, along with, perhaps, decorative 'little black book'. Very sassy.



3) JEWELERRY HANGING STATION featuring a locked exterior and/or a coded drawer (for more cherished items) while the others can be on display.

For 2&3, tiny lights can be added to the upper shelves (facing downward onto the items) for a showcase effect.


4) I also see this as a music cabinet and/or entertainment cabinet. Door can cue music when opened.

Let me know what you think!

Incidentally I loveee the Venetian and am excited to see one of their pieces outside of the venue. Enjoy!!

So cool! How sad I can not participate the contest for two reasons: all the good ideas are allready mentioned, and we do live in Switzerland... To ship the armoire would cost a fortune!

I think if you laid the armoire down flat on its back, it could make a very interesting Bed!

@Scoti -- Hmm -- or maybe a coffin?

ok!!!! A coffin????? LOL

A coffin? okay as a mass burial of small critters!

You should checkout WAR DOG SAFE Company. They make a low profile, high end safe (biometric) where you can store valuables, guns, jewelry, etc. This would be a great location if they fit.

Here are two examples of how others have constructed a kitchenette, or a pantry in "armoire"-format. TV armoires are currently cheap at recycling centers and flea markets, sometimes even left on the curb, so I've been looking for some kind of inspiration for what to use these for. I might consider converting them into closets for kids, with a bar for hanging clothes and drawers. And they seem to have that "Narnia" look to them. Or even make the top portion into a "stage" and add toys and dolls and props into the lower portions of this dresser for a complete playset to a kids' room. My most likely approach might end up being a craft cabinet, with things I want to be able to hide out of sight when guests come by.



(I honestly don't know what exactly I'd do with one of these before I have a house of my own to put it in. Heck, if I get really "gaga" about these, and get my hands on a less fancy armoire, I might have the doors partially replaced with chicken wire and made into a chicken coop...)

Create a secret room...Cut the front off and the cut back part in half, re-attach front to back at front sides with hinges...put latch on middle back of it...install as the door to anywhere...when you open it will look like a closet...whatever, but you will be able to unlatch the back and go through to your secret room.

@gypsyrose17- This idea is briliiant!

We remodeled ours by placing a mirror over the hole in the back, having a piece of granite cut for the shelf, adding a wine glass holder and puck lights. It makes a fantastic bar. The bottom shelves can store additional glasses or other bar accessories. Will post a picture when I go home tonight.

First of all, let me Thank all of you so much for your wonderful ideas.
We certainly were impressed with the feed back from this great HOUZZ community!

Secondly, the judges were stumped with 3 choices for first place so they decided to give away 3 armoires.
And finally, we are pleased to announce the winners of our Re-Purposing Armoires Contest......in no particular order!

Drum roll please........

:) "KB" from the USA
K B Not cool or original but useful--Modify your bar idea and it would make for a great kitchenette in a master bedroom. Add a keurig and a microwave in addition to existing minifridge and stock accordingly.

:) "DIAspoton" from the USA
DIAspoton a PET ctr for food,treats,toys,leashes,training books,show schedules,awards,extra beds

:) "Barnhart Gallery" from Massachusetts, USA
Barnhart Gallery Baby changing station! I always hated that thing someone gave me that you put the poopie diapers in so that they don't smell, because I have an aversion to anything plastic or that looks mass produced. (It can be, it just can't look like it was.)

So, the fridge section hides that thing, drawers contain all of the supplies, and the tv opening is either mirrored, covered with an upholstered board, or has art/wallpaper. Once out of diapers, it becomes a toddler wardrobe, with a bar across the top section.

The exterior can be any multitude of colors and treatments to fit a child's room. It's already halfway there for a princess room, and could become stately argyle for a preppy boys room...

Honorable mentions:

Susan Jacobs How about making it into a graceful, rustic potting shed?
Stephanie Ouyoumjian a pupet show theater
The Rusted Nail how about a custom fish aquarium. Tank is "L" shaped and fits into the TV and Fridge spots

A couple of notes for you. As we received a lot of "doubles" for ideas, we took the first person to post the idea as the winner of that idea.
Contest winners receive one armoire (VEN107) from The Liquidators. Shipping is not included. (But who doesn't need a reason to come to Las Vegas!)
Winners please contact us at 702-207-6448 or via email at theliquidators@hllinc.com to claim your prize.

We will be puttng some of these ideas to use at The Liquidators. I will post photos when they are done!

Dear Liquidators...this was a fun challenge...really enjoyed reading the creativity and vision from all the "houzzers".

I couldn't agree more gyspyrose17. Thank you for your input as well!

I think it would make an awesome jewelry / scarf/ accessory cabinet.....You could add flat tie racks for necklaces,Decorative hooks for scarves...etc. Have Fun with it.

There is one idea I didn't see.

A compact home GYM. I don't have the luxury of a room dedicated to a home gym, but an armoire custom fit to hold all the gear would be ideal. Weights, yoga mats, blocks, rubber tubing, towels, water bottles & tuck a bosu ball on the bottom & your set. Once your workouts done, close the doors & relax!

@littlegeneral21 -I suggested that idea. Check out shawng63 on 4/7. There is even a link to a cool compact gym.

I would make it a gift wrap heaven. I would add a pull out shelf to make wrapping packages easier. The gift wrap paper roll holders would be affixed on the back of the Armoire. I'd attach peg shelves to the inside of the doors to one to hold ribbon the other to hold assorted gift bags. One peg would hold a small tin bucket or mason jar to hold scissors and pens. The drawers can house the tissue paper and gift tags and another for bows and embellishments. Tape would sit on the shelf that would pull out. Gifts could be stored inside until party time. Let me make one and I promise you'll want to become a professional gift wrapper.

Thank you Liquidators!

I've contacted NV child services to see if there's a deserving local foster family who can put it to great use. Will keep you in the loop. If they can't use it, the local chapter of the House Rabbit Society is looking for a rabbitat -- wouldn't they love this!

You have some nice items on your site for anyone looking to upcycle. Especially the beds and tables from the Venetian.
http://www.theoriginalhotelliquidators.com/page4.php
Cheers!

Wow Barnhart Gallery, THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH for donating this piece to either a family who could use it or for your really great idea of a rabitat. It is much appreciated. The Liquidators

A Bunny Hutch!! AWW!

years ago at the beginning of this thread :) I suggested that I would convert my old armoire into a liquor cabinet, which might still happen if and when the current TV is kaput. But now I am considering the idea of another armoire (but unfort. I did not win :)) for clothing..yes, clothing. because my closets need to be restored and I don't the funds. My closets were redone by former owners and they are really awful. A nice armoire would work very well. sigh sigh :)

I love the idea of a coffee station in the bedroom. Imagine waking up to the smell of coffee instead of the alarm clock :)

Wow! Just saw my idea was one of the three selected as a winner. Finally I can justify all the time I spend on HOUZZ to my husband. Thanks Liquidators you made my day:)

Congrats K B!!!!!! good for you!!!!!! now you have something you can use for the next 50 years!!! :)

Shut the front door. This is fabulous!

Yup, and they are only $95!

I love the ideas to use it as a jewelry chest. I'd put a safe in the lower corner and line the drawers with velvet. A strip of hooks on the inside door for long necklaces and I love the mirror on the back idea. What a beautiful piece and your transformation The Liquidators is beautiful. Well done.

That would be one amazing jewelry chest!

We make velvet lining jewelry drawer inserts if you still need them.

Just fantastic!

Install an ironing center & have storage for laundry/dry cleaning and shoes....

Better yet make the whole thing into a shoe closet!

We don't actually recommend retrofitting an existing armoire for this purpose (because of stability) but we have made some really interesting Armoire Secret Passageways.

Gorgeous and fun!

Fancy meeting you here Creative Home. Old post but you made it current. Lol

Haha yeah haven't been on for a few years and was catching up. Realized I posted on a few older ones though :-D

A great opportunity to turn into a 'guest breakfast bar'. Mini fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee pot. Guests will love you for it!

Two ideas #1. convert to a Murphy bed and #2. make it a Sewing Center with a pull out shelf for the sewing machine or a drop-down table for the sewing machine. I would love this myself but unable to created on my own