Refurbishing this vintage trunk was a long, tedious process, but I am obsessed with how beautifully it turned out! See our DIY tutorial!
This trunk was on the curb waiting for the trash man. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to give it a trunk to table makeover.
Have an old trunk laying around? Make your own Old Trunk Coffee Table! All you need is a little paint. Come see how, here!
Learn how to identify rare antique trunks by age & types and assess the worth of a vintage trunk by its colors, shape, size, & more with expert tips!
In December I was doing a little antiquing with a friend when I stumbled on a really great find….an 1895 steamer trunk for $60. It was in really good condition. Most trunks you find have to h…
Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps
This trunk was on the curb waiting for the trash man. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to give it a trunk to table makeover.
How to paint a vintage trunk —great tips and tricks for making over a vintage steamer trunk.
Refurbishing this vintage trunk was a long, tedious process, but I am obsessed with how beautifully it turned out! See our DIY tutorial!
Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps
Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk
It’s always a wonder when a small detail changes a whole room, wall shelves for bedroom are a prime example of this wizardry. Bedrooms typically have fewer
I was given this vintage, rusted metal trunk (for free) from one of my co-workers late last summer. He had it sitting around and, knowing him, the challenge thi…
We turned these old worn out trunks beautiful again with an easy new patina finish in just one day. #Sponsored #ModernMasters #Patina
I was given this vintage, rusted metal trunk (for free) from one of my co-workers late last summer. He had it sitting around and, knowing him, the challenge thi…
I love a good vintage steamer trunk. I love working on them imagining where they may have traveled in their time. This one was rough to start with, but I knew with a little love and time I could make it shine all over again. A friend found a couple of these on the side of the road - talk about a score!!I especially love these flat top steamer trunks because they make awesome coffee tables. Wait until you see how this one turns out!
I've always had an affinity for trunks. I can still remember my first coffee table, it was a wicker trunk. I don't know what it is I like so much about trunks. Maybe the idea of travel or the past? I'm not sure, but I really do love them. When we moved we realized our coffee table was way too big for our new family room so the Hubby and I decided we wanted to have a steamer trunk as a coffee table. Try as we might we couldn't find one anywhere that wasn't crazy expensive or a brand new trunk trying to be an old trunk. I knew I wanted an OLD trunk with history and character. We went to antique store after antique store and we didn't find a thing. It wasn't meant to be. It worked out perfect for us because as I wrote in a previous post I had a very generous friend give me a beautiful coffee table to redo. Problem solved! Of course when I wasn't looking for a trunk anymore....I found one! It wasn't in very good condition, but I knew I could do something great with it so I bought it. It's been sitting in the garage for a month or so waiting for some attention. Finally I got around to it this week. Here's what it looked like before I got too far along. I have to get better at remembering to take pictures before I start! Here you can see the hardware is a mess. Completely rusted brass plate....nothing I could do to make it prettier. The main lock is also broken. On the far left you can see just how rusted this thing was. Then there are the leather handles that literally disintegrate in your hands when you try to use them. You can see all the gouges and scratches in the body of the chest as well. Then there's the inside....YIKES. Febreeze was my BFF on this one :-) I'm definitely not storing anything in this trunk. Febreeze really did take all the smells away! Hmmmm......how observant are you? Did you see that in the last 2 pictures the trunk is PAINTED??? This is how it looked with 2 coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White. This paint really does stick to anything! It went on quite well on the metal parts as well as the body of the trunk. 2 coats of paint and a coat of clear Annie Sloan wax and I was ready for another step. One side note on the waxing process for anyone thinking of doing this. Put the wax on with a wax brush and really work it into the paint, but in small sections. This protects the paint and gives it a nice sheen. Yep...I even painted the disintegrating leather handles! Then I used some sand paper and gave it some of it's character back. I wanted it to look it's age....like it's been around the world many times. Here is the end result.....YIPPEE I'm super happy with how it turned out. I love it! I didn't know if I had a place for it, but I found one. I thought I was going to have to sell this one, but I just couldn't do let it go. I adore how the painted hardware turned out. I'm also super excited about how the top turned out. It looks like it's been well-used and loved over the years. This just goes to show that no matter how ugly a piece of furniture might look....there's always something that can be done to bring it back to life and make it pretty again. When my Hubby saw this piece at the store he really didn't see what I could do to it. I worked on it while he was away on a business trip. When he got back and saw the trunk painted, before all the distressing, he couldn't believe the transformation. That's the best compliment a girl can get!! ******LImking to Shades of Amber Chalk Paint Link Party http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.com/ and to Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday www.missmustardseed.com
I bought this trunk from a junk dealer in Rimrock, Arizona. It was perfectly junky, distressed and rustic. Just what I wanted!! It served me graciously as an en…
Follow this step-by-step DIY cedar lining tutorial to repurpose a vintage trunk or make your own cedar chest.
How to give a wicker or rattan trunk an easy makeover. Make repairs, prime, paint an outdated piece of wicker furniture. #MyRepurposedLife
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Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t
I dream of a vintage steamer trunk in my house some day to add aesthetic appeal and storage. I found 10 ideas to keep the inspiration going.
Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps
Don't get rid of that old cedar chest! Painting a cedar chest will make it beautiful and new again! Step by step, here's a great beginner cedar chest makeover.
Amazing friends, welcome!! I am always so thrilled when you stop by! Today I'm back sharing what I did with the other vintage suitcase I scored on my last thrifting trip: They were both a steal at $4 each. You can see what I did with the first suitcase HERE. I've included a few affiliate
How to restore an antique steamer trunk by refinishing the original pressed tin, painting the metal with a white wash finish and adding new wood.
This triple-threat trunk gives you storage, extra seating and a lounge table in one. It’s built with a sturdy base, a hardwood interior and a new exterior that lets you apply, remove and reapply stickers, decals and more. HOW IT'S CONSTRUCTED Built with a birch hardwood frame, Faux Leather exterior and steel hardware. Hardware finish in Rubbed Brass, Silver or Black. KEY PRODUCT POINTS Features a loop for attaching a padlock.
Do you have an old cedar chest that needs a little makeover!? Check out how we painted this cedar chest and still kept the cedar smell inside!
Praktisch, ludiek, kleurrijk, de metalen koffer Masa is al decennia lang van de partij en is nog altijd trendy!Omschrijving • 3 handvatten op alle kanten: zijkanten + 1 vooraan. • 2 sluitingen en 1 centrale sluiting. • In staalmetaal bedekt met een kleurrijke laag epoxy verf. Afmetingen • Breedte : 47 cm • Hoogte : 19 cm • Diepte : 27 cmAfmetingen pakket:1 pakket • B56 x H28 x D35 cm
