Whether your husband is a hunter or gun enthusiast, you need a great place to store all of his equipment and accessories. The first consideration to make is safety. You don’t want your kids to accidentally stumble across these dangerous items. A storage solution that locks them safely away is a must.
Secondly, you want to consider the decor. An obvious locked gun cabinet will be unattractive and perhaps impractical in your main room. He may not consent to storing them in the garage because of possible damage from the elements, so you need to come up with some creative indoor storage ideas.
When you need a way to secure firearms without sacrificing the decor, turn to these creative solutions.
- Gun Safe Behind Artwork
Have a professional install a gun safe in the wall. Then, create an attractive piece of artwork to cover it up. You might turn the entire wall into a gallery wall to give the safe extra masking and maintain a cohesive look throughout the house.
- Secret Compartment in the Dresser
After purchasing a solid wood, very sturdy dresser or armoire, have a secret panel installed on one side (or both to make it look even). It can be fitted with racks and compartments for each scope, package of ammunition, firearm, or other accessory. Install a lock or safe keypad to make sure your kids can’t accidentally access the panel.
- Under Table Panel
Some custom furniture makers will create a secret panel underneath your coffee or side table. By inserting a specialized key or set of keys into the side of the table, you can pop open the underside panel and allow access to the guns and gear hidden there.
Again, every precaution is taken in this scenario to make sure your kids don’t accidentally access the panel. Unless they see you open it, they won’t even know it’s there because the panel blends in so flawlessly.
- Hollowed Out Books
Old, thick books make elegant home decor. They also make the perfect hiding place for small guns and ammo. A book, or series of books, can be hollowed out with a wooden compartment placed inside. It can have a lock affixed for added protection. Because it’s an older tome that’s obviously meant for decoration, it will rest on your bookshelf without anyone the wiser.
- Hidden Safe Under the Stairs
The cupboard under the stairs is an eyesore with some useful storage purposes. You can place a large gun safe inside, and cover it with a panel that fits seemingly seamlessly into the wall. It will take on the more attractive look of the rest of your home while creating an excellent hiding place for your firearms.
You can maintain both your and your husbands hobbies with a little creativity and savvy storage. You’ll have the home protection you want without ruining the overall decor.