Times are a changing and with them is furniture.  Some of these may be a surprise but don’t worry, the furniture industry is always coming out with new solutions for everyday storage needs to fit any home décor.  Most of these are still available, they just might be a little harder to find.

Here’s our Top 5 List.

  1. TV Cabinet/Armoire.  The TV Cabinet/Armoire has become all but obsolete with the arrival of the flat screen TV and it doesn’t look like that is going to change.  TV Cabinets used often times for bedrooms have been replaced with what is called a ‘Media Chest.’   Picture a 3 drawer chest, with a 4th open shelf on top for TV components like a cable box, DVD player. They are stylish, practical, and still have a few drawers of storage for extra clothes.  See Delaware Media Chest and Delaware Entertainment Furniture for see some of our great styles.
  2. China Cabinet.  With the disappearance of the ‘formal dining room’ so are we seeing a disappearance of the traditional china cabinet.  Either folks aren’t registering for fine china as they used to, or would rather use their space for casual everyday dining or for a home office.   What we’re seeing is the emergence of Servers which are nice sized storage cabinets that are great for spreading out buffet dinners or setting up a bar area at parties.
  3. Coffee Table.   We know, you still see plenty of coffee tables, right?  The coffee table is still strong, but we’re seeing a strong movement towards ditching the coffee table for an over sized ottoman.  Whether you are just looking to pop your feet up, or want more storage (i.e. storage ottomans) ottomans can be a great addition to a living room and offer extra seating when you have guests.  Lots of colors, sizes, and styles make this a trend we think we’ll see for a while.  Check Delaware Coffee Tables or Delaware Storage Ottomans for more information.
  4. CD Racks.  With online radio, satellite radio, ipods, music has gone digital.  Gone are the days or stereo cabinets and CD racks.  For some of us this is a relief, less of those flimsy CD cases to store – for others, it feels like the end of an era.
  5. Phone Stands.  With more and more folks opting for cell phones over land lines, we’re seeing a disappearance of small tables meant for telephones.  However, you’ll find Chair Side Tables, and other accent pieces to take their place.

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