Auntie Kate The Resale Expert

Probably the worst-selling furnishings are those bulky armoires we used to put bulky TVs in.
Seems like everyone wants to get rid of them and no one wants them.

Maybe you could change that up a bit?

I’m adoring this adaptation of a piece. Love how the doors, repurposed into a backdrop, somehow make this look rustic and quaint and Olde-World-y…

Here’s how to sell more armoires, faster, and at a better price:

• Tell ’em! Print out some good photos of repurposed armoires, put them in clear binder sheets, and display on, in, or around any armoires you have. Have handy any tutorials on Youtube you can find to share with your clientele.

Before-&-after shots help potential buyers see… the potential… in an old armoire. Check out TGtbT’s Pinterest Boards for more ideas.

• • Show ’em. Use armoires as store fixtures. Here’s one idea:
    

    A repurposed thrift shop armoire might make a good play area in a kids consignment shop. TGtbT.com says to simply close the doors when it’s not being used. (and of course, hang outfits for display on those closed doors…).

    More ideas:

  • Use an armoire in your social media to create excitement and spur visits to the shop.
  • Use an armoire for display and to set the ambiance of your business.
  • Use an armoire to store supplies and keep your intake area client-ready.

Excited?

More on armoires here on our blog (I’m particularly fond of the Weird-&-Wonderful armoire. But maybe that’s just because I like to think of myself as Weird-&-Wonderful.)

What uses have you seen for old armoires? Tell us in the comments!