Refurbish old trunk

Clean or restore an old steamer trunk by airing it out outside, vacuuming it, and then lightly wiping it off with water or vinegar. Tack in loose hardware.

Would anyone know the value of these old steamer trunks. My father worked for a moving company years ago. That is how we acquired them. They have been in family home garage for over 55 years.

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.

Check out this upcycle idea to turn an old trunk into a coffee table with storage. This DIY wooden chest makeover project is perfect if you're decorating on a budget so check out the before and after photos. #diy #trunk #coffeetable

13 Upcycled Trunk Projects! Have you ever spotted an old trunk at a yard sale, thrift shop or auction, but passed it by because you didn't know how you could use it in your home? Today, I have enough upcycled trunk projects to show you, that you'll never pass one up again! Not only do they offer awesome storage (which we all need more of), but they can be upcycled into the most amazing home furnishing pieces as well,

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

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…

A few months ago while perusing my local Home Goods I found four of these industrial wheels. I didn't know exactly what I was going to use them for, but they were too cool to pass up. I figured I could always return them, but if I didn't buy them, they wouldn't be there when I came back. I thought I would make some sort of media cabinet for my husband's Man Cave and attach them to the bottom. Here are some pictures I pinned for my inspiration. source source source While shopping at my local…

Happy Valentine's Day! Nothing says love like an old beat up trunk, right? I have painted many metal trunks and in all s...

Last spring I got an email from an Art of Doing Stuff reader who lives in my general area. She said she had spotted a vintage suitcase out for garbage pickup while she was