Trunk redo

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

How paint and some TLC make a huge improvement in this antique trunk makeover. Add some shelf liner on the inside to give it a pop of color.

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

Old trunks and vintage suitcases are favorites of mine. Up-cycling is a fun project that was very easy, inexpensive, and quick. Check out how to create something similar on the blog.

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

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.

What was the last thing you upcycled? With a little Rust-Oleum Aircraft Remover, Stops Rust Clean Metal Primer Spray, and Universal Oil Rubbed Bronze, @Cravingsomecreativity transformed this vintage military trunk into an upcycled treasure. It's a sophisticated and discreet toy storage and organization solution too!

I used to paint trunks all the time -- but haven't painted one recently until I found this bad boy at the thrift shop. I did a bright decoupage finish with Dixie Belle's new rice paper: Life. I liked the idea that the LIFE message would be displayed on the front of the trunk. And I also loved that the message would be displayed on a piece that likely held someone from the past's prized LIFE possessions in it! Go check it out on my whimsical furniture painting blog #traceysfancy #painted

Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancestor George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a co-owner …

A thrift store trunk redo turned into a coffee table. The perfect weekend redo project for a budget. Trunk for blanket storage.