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== Storage == {{See also|Decorative boxes}} Boxes for storing various items in can often be very decorative, as they are intended for permanent use and sometimes are put on display in certain locations. The following are some types of storage boxes : * A jewelry ([[American English]]) or jewellery ([[British English]]) box, is a box for [[wikt:trinket|trinket]]s or [[Gemstone|jewel]]s. It can take a very modest form with paper covering and lining, covered in [[leather]] and lined with [[satin]], or be larger and more highly decorated. * A [[hat box]] is used for storing or transporting a hat. Hat boxes are often cylindrical or oval. * A [[humidor]] is a special box for storing cigars at the proper humidity. * A "strong box" or [[safe]], is a secure lockable box for storing money or other valuable items. The term "strong box" is sometimes used for safes that are not portable but installed in a wall or floor. * A [[toolbox]] is used for carrying tools of various kinds. They are usually used for portability rather than just storage. * A toy box is name of box for storing [[toys]]. * {{Anchor|Boxfile}} A box file is used in offices for storing papers and smaller files.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1VRMPitXlPEC&q=A+boxfile+is+used+in+offices+for+storing+papers+and+smaller+files&pg=PA7|title=FCS Office Practice L3|last=Hewett|first=Gwen|date=2008|publisher=Pearson South Africa|isbn=9781770251274|language=en}}</ref>
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