How can I use this?
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Ruth wallace
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I bought this at a 2nd hand store. I thought I would make either an ottoman or kitchen island.
19 answers
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wow what a find lightly sand poly or varnish & use for coffee table or add short legs and use at front entry
Ml Kramer
on Feb 10, 2015
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Another option is a night stand. I know it's low, but with a tall lamp, it works great. I have a low trunk that I'd stuck on the other side of the bed temporarily. Then I got married, and my husband LOVES the trunk as his night stand. He can put all kinds of "stuff" on it!
Joyce
on Feb 10, 2015
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Legs can be added easily. It would make a great coffee table or side table. It also would go nicely at the end of a bed.
Carol Stehling
on Feb 10, 2015
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OMG, how can't you use it! What an awesome find!! Right now, I see an entryway item. Make it a bench since it already has storage. I even love the chipped green and mismatched handles.
OnBlissStreet
on Feb 10, 2015
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Put this on top of any old dresser and use in a scrapbooking studio to store ribbon on a rod on the inside of the top and store dies in the drawer. Then stencil on the out side of it with some frilly stencils and some molding paste. Some many options Have fun !!.
Janet Pearson
on Feb 10, 2015
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Interesting as a coffee table or night stand. Look on Hometalk for projects with "trunks". One will be sure to inspire you.
Liliana Wells
on Feb 10, 2015
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I was thinking those squatty ( my word), stubby, ball-like legs would look nice, putting matching knobs on the doors and use as a coffee table. If you took that extra board out of top you could even put a piece of glass on it and display pics, or doilies or maps, etc., under the glass. Neat find!
Sharon West
on Feb 10, 2015
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OMG - I'd have too many ideas - and would likely never make a decision - Wait! I have an old trunk (or two) that I've been meaning to do something with!!! LOL Have fun and whatever you do will be awesome!
LeiLani
on Feb 10, 2015
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I would sand and stain a color that compliments the existing color scheme of your home add lockable wheels on the bottom and use it as a coffee table.
Cindy Marks
on Feb 10, 2015
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Jewelry or makeup box. Perfect for sorting those items. Would paint the inside too! Keep it farmy with sanded paint finish or make it glammy with glossy paint
Meliss Etner
on Feb 10, 2015
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Attach wheels & use as a coffee table. Wheels make everything more fun.
Lindah
on Feb 10, 2015
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add a mirror inside the lid, attach legs, find a cool chair...a ladies vanity table with plenty of storage
Donnabiffar
on Feb 10, 2015
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Turn it into a new bench! http://www.prakticideas.com/turn-old-dresser-new-bench-diy/
Lynne Cooper
on Feb 10, 2015
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Lynne I agree with you. The bench can also be put at the foot of the bed with custom cushion on top. Extra blankets stored inside.
Irish53
on Feb 11, 2015
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My grandsons would love this to stash their little Hot Wheels in...each one could have a section - no more Grandma stumbling around after stepping on one....or a jewelry box for the grandaughters' play jewelry. I have an enclosed porch that this needs to be on :-D
Sharon Russell
on Feb 11, 2015
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Personally, I would restore it completely, paint it white and put on new handles. I would then fill the small long box in top with flowers, put a quilt behind it with some hanging out the side and doilies hanging out the drawers. Final touch would be a framed picture of my sons attached to the inside of the lid. Just my idea.....
Kelly
on Feb 11, 2015
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I think it would make a beautiful planter also.
Patricia
on Feb 13, 2015
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Paint white, new hardware (pretty glass ones on ebay!) and a new stained top (many pre-cut, finished sizes available at home improvement stores). Add legs for a nice "catch all" in the hall or bathroom. Great find!
Rebecca L
on Feb 13, 2015
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Fabulous, hope you share whatever you do or don't do!
Wendy Johnson
on Feb 13, 2015
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