
Any ideas as to how to repurpose an old steamer trunk?



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Cindy Darsey Chadwell on Aug 19, 2017
http://www.rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/steamertrunkhttps://motifbrophy-wordpress-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/motifbrophy.wordpress.com/2011/10/08/steamer-trunk-coffee-table-repurposing-old-stuff/amp/Helpful Reply -
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SandyG on Aug 19, 2017
You could turn it into a coffee table or a bench. If it has a domed top, you would have to remove it for above ideas. Also, great for displaying old quilts, vintage toys, etc during holidays. Add plastic greenery and deck it out.Helpful Reply -
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Teri on Aug 19, 2017
coffee tableHelpful Reply -
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Barb on Aug 19, 2017
I use mine to store Christmas decorations in. Have been doing this for many years.Helpful Reply -
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Dfm on Aug 19, 2017
i put the linens for a particular room/bed size in trunks at the foot of the bed.Helpful Reply -
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Johnavallance82 on Aug 19, 2017
Toy Box - Coffee Table - Linen Store - Shoe Store - Book Store - Tool Box - Turn on it's end and fit out as Bar or open display case with shelves..........Helpful Reply -
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Janet Panos on Aug 19, 2017
Hello! I personally used mine as a coffee table as suggested earlier; but if you are more ambitious, check out these ideas! One of them may appeal to you:https://www.pinterest.com/explore/steamer-trunk/?lp=trueHelpful Reply -
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Sunny C on Aug 19, 2017
Hello Amiller; I have found the most beautiful trunks, that have been redone on Pinterest and Google.https://www.pinterest.com/explore/old-trunk-redo/https://www.pinterest.com/explore/steamer-trunk/I hope that these ideas will help you!!!I am now going to be on the lookout for a steamer trunk, after seeing all of the Lovely ways to redo one!!!Thank-You so much for posting this! Take Care!Helpful Reply -
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Peg on Aug 19, 2017
I have a square one that I polished the outside and then turned it on its side and put shelves inside of which I store books.Helpful Reply -
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Ami29152643 on Aug 19, 2017
Thanks for the responses. I saw some great ideas for moving forward on my trunk. I appreciate it.Helpful Reply -
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