Painted steamer trunk ideas

This old trunk came to us partially dis-assembled by it's good intentioned owner. They had wanted to fix it up themselves, but realized it w...

Furniture Makeover Tip: Use Rub 'n Buff on hardware to really make it shine! -- You've got to see this whole DIY steamer trunk makeover. It is incredible!!

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

Trunk finished in vanilla and pearl whites. I found an old trunk while on a recent junking trip in New Hampshire. It was oversized, had nice hardware, and was a complete wreck. That was the exciting part, because it gave me permission to have at it! I decided I was going to paint it, line it with fabric and use it to store fabric remnants that have accumulated in my office. The interior had old peeling wallpaper. The sides were metal with wood strapping with really pretty hardware. My dad…

I have an old trunk that I am using as a coffee table. We use it to store our cuddling blankets also. I am reaching out because I feel like more can be done to bring more life to the truck, but I don't know where to start. I could really use some ideas if anyone has any. Thanks. Please ignore the bromeliad, I haven't made a home for it yet. They were potting new plants and giving away the old plants at my husband's job and I couldn't say no.

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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.