There was a time when heavily worked wooden almirahs used to be regarded as the owner's pride and the neighbor's envy. Crafted from expensive hardwood like teak or rosewood, such antique almirahs with copper or brass enameling would remind us of an era gone by. but now, the concept of an almirah has changed completely; and so has its designs.
Today's sophisticated home stylers no more look for almirahs which have heavy wooden carvings or delicate jaali work on them. Instead, they look for almirahs that have no-fuss looks, yet are high on utilitarian ground. Modern almirah designs are categorically driven by their usage and (multi)functionality. They are simple to look at from outside, but once you open the doors, they lead to a space which is large enough to fit in your entire world.
Lots of experimentation are being done with the make of the almirahs as well. Read this article to have an idea about the changing trends in almirah designs and much more...
