Old trunk restoration

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a l…

There's nothing like opening up an antique trunk and seeing such beauty. Here's how to line a steamer trunk with wallpaper.

Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture that you thought was beyond help? You might change your mind after seeing this poor sad little trunk

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!

Simple wooden trunk. Side metal embellishments are old door handle plates bent around the corners, the front handle is an old bureau handle and the corner metal edges are shelf brackets, the front embellishment is a wooden scroll from Joann's. White wash paint, sanded with fine sanding block and oiled with olive oil...flowers, an old syrup bottle and the stone top of an old post makes for a beautiful foyer entrance or coffee table

I was given this vintage, rusted metal trunk (for free) from one of my co-workers late last summer. He had it sitting around and, knowing him, the challenge thi…

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Steamer trunks are timeless pieces of furniture that can add character to your home décor. However, cleaning them can be a task due to the old wood and metal components. This article will guide you on how to clean an old steamer trunk without damaging it.

In December I was doing a little antiquing with a friend when I stumbled on a really great find….an 1895 steamer trunk for $60. It was in really good condition. Most trunks you find have to h…

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. Please ignore the bromeliad, I haven't made a home for it yet. They were potting new plants and giving away the old plants at my husband's job and I couldn't say no.

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Are you a collector, antique lover, or DIY enthusiast who has an interest in antique trunks? Whether you’re trying to restore an antique trunk or create a new one from scratch, it’s essential to know how to attach parts to your antique trunk correctly. Restoring an antique trunk is a labor of love, and sometimes […]

Ever since I did a research deep-dive on my mysterious ancestor George Roderic McClellan (1848-1912), I have been curious to learn more about his time spent in Denver, Colorado in the 1870s. I had discovered that he was a co-owner …

How paint and some TLC make a huge improvement in this antique trunk makeover. Add some shelf liner on the inside to give it a pop of color.

Enhancing your restoration projects has never been easy with Brettuns Village interior and exterior canvas. Our materials are carefully selected to meet the highest standard of quality and craftsmanship to give you the perfect choice for both interior and exterior trunk applications.

It's pretty much a given now that for every holiday, my family is getting something handmade from me. And it was no exception for Christmas this year! My brothe…

This quick and easy vintage trunk makeover has been overdue for many years. Now it's finally cleaned up, pretty, and useful as blanket storage.

The gorgeous reason a DIYer drags her old trunk to the car wash