Repurpose Steamer Trunk - Help Me Decorate
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Tammy Arnold
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How can I effectively use this 24" x 42" vintage steamer trunk? Its the perfect height for seating but not inviting.
This will give you tons of ideas. Please post what you did so we can share in the fun!!
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I wouldn't do a thing to this incredible trunk. I would find an oval, beveled piece of glass, put on top of this trunk and replace that coffee table.
Use it as a coffee table or open it up and display plants of different types, and heights. Good Luck!
from looking at your pictures it fits in....maybe shine with a darker minwax and put a foam cushion on top for seating (large pillow case with a color you like and duct tape in that color is much quicker than sewing and easier to switch the colors too).
store winter blankets in or craft materials in
I would leave it alone. Just clean it and maybe oil it. Anything you do destroys the value and it's original look. It is a conversation piece, although not so much turned on its side. I'd find another table and use the trunk for a coffee table or blanket storage at the foot of your bed.