Trunk refinishing ideas

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

Restoring a Vintage Steamer Trunk: Trunk restoration is a combination of wood working, metal craft and leather work, so it helps to have some experience in all three fields. The hardest part of the entire project is in the preparation of the piece. Removing the old material covering …

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.

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…

Hi friends! And welcome back to another Monthly DIY Challenge! Totally planned this one ahead because we just got back from our trip late last night and right now I'm probably sleeping and will be for the remainder of the day :) You always need a vacation from your vacation right? I'll be sharing some

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!

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.

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.

This quick and easy vintage trunk makeover has been overdue for many years. Now it's finally cleaned up, pretty, and useful as blanket storage.

This tired old trunk was sitting in my shop, completely ignored by all who passed by. Structurally it was in great shape, but visually it was quite dull. I took…