Upcycled trunk ideas

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,

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

Refurbishing this vintage trunk was a long, tedious process, but I am obsessed with how beautifully it turned out! See our DIY tutorial!

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…

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.

Recently, I painted my old steamer trunk, and turned it into a coffee table. I still giggle every time I see my son's worried face : ) I had moved this trunk from room to room in two different homes... {Original post here} ...and finally decided it needed to be cute and useful. Judging from the response I've gotten to this project, alot of you really like the idea of using vintage trunks and suitcases, too. When Hometalk asked me to curate a board of vintage trunk ideas, I was super excited…

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.

Adding hairpin legs to a vintage trunk is an easy way to turn a thrifted find into a unique piece of furniture. A vintage trunk can be used to store all kinds of things like puzzles, games, holiday decor, serving pieces, and so much more.

SO Easy!! $5 Old Trunk Coffee Table , a THRIFY Makeover! - artsychicksrule.com #frenchdecor #frenchgraphics #chalkpaint #trunk

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.