Any ideas on how to upcycle a storage trunk?

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I have an old trunk that I am using as a coffee table. We use it to store our cuddling blankets also. I am reaching out because I feel like more can be done to bring more life to the truck, but I don't know where to start. I could really use some ideas if anyone has any. Thanks.

Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto · Answer

you don't say whether you like it black but my first thought was decoupage (fabrics or paper) or paint. This is what I was thinking. (I like the idea of the feet on the red one)

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

I would definitely add feet to it.

Vimarhonor · Answer

Some ideas here

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Ann Cherkas Halstead · Answer

i added feet on the bottom. Then added gold leave paint to all the metal. Maybe add a glass top.

2dogal · Answer

I would clean the trunk, polish the metal and leave the trunk alone but put some bright colored things on it. Maybe a runner. Pull the red and the blue from your blanket and chair.

Tami Stone · Answer

This was on Pinteres. Ya might wanna try looking over there... OR... on that show “Flea Market Flip” a lot of people turn a old trunk onto its side & make a bar-cart .

Michele · Answer

My question to you, Are you wanting more color??? Or do you want more of a fancy??? The# 1 thing I would do is add feet. But there are more than wooden feet!!! Now you have hair pin legs, castor wheels that lock,or different varieties of of wooden legs. But please don't put those little bun feet on that beautiful trunk. And paint it what you feel..use primer first unless it's already in the paint. My 2cents says leave the silver but if u don't like it then after you paint the trunk then have at it . The hardware may be harder to paint..I have one almost just like yours. Waiting for inspiration to stike ....GOOD LUCK....post when done????

Rut60535584 · Answer

Stand it on its end- put legs or rollers on bottom. Open it and consider the possibilities……shelves….books, linens, sewing items, small wardrobe with pole, sweater cabinet - lots of options.

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