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.
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..........
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:
I like it. Some great ideas to consider for the large steamer trunk I received from my late grandmother. I appreciate the info. And I'll definitely redesign/repurpose the one that I have.
The matress is fully functional but I don't want to keep spending money on products that keep it from deterorating because I am not using the bed anymore.
Looking for ideas on how to repurpose this cd cabinet.I was thinking a mini bar but wine glasses are too tall.The shelves aren't removable so I'm limited on height.I ...
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Yes, the old joke about "everything but the kitchen sink" probably has a place here...It's a double sink. I enjoy gardening and think it may have a use outdoors.
I just got a fantastic deal on this hutch for a $100.00. I bought it really for the bottom part only. I plan on using the bottom part in our family room as a TV stand...
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I was thinking bookcase but it doesn't have the standing vertical height to look right. It is real cedar inside and I dont want to throw it out. I refinished it abo...
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I recently bought a flat screen tv and a much smaller wall unit for the LR (14 in deep). This large unit is 24 inches deep, 45 inches wide and 80 inches tall. Any ide...
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http://www.rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/steamertrunk
https://motifbrophy-wordpress-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/motifbrophy.wordpress.com/2011/10/08/steamer-trunk-coffee-table-repurposing-old-stuff/amp/
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.
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I use mine to store Christmas decorations in. Have been doing this for many years.
i put the linens for a particular room/bed size in trunks at the foot of the bed.
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..........
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=true
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!
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.
Thanks for the responses. I saw some great ideas for moving forward on my trunk. I appreciate it.