My husband Matt made this trunk in shop class in high school. As you can see below, it was made out of knotty pine. I have always loved it…it’s very sturdy, and has a lot of storage space inside…plus, Matt made it. As much as I loved the trunk in its original form, it just didn’t fit in with our home’s decor. I have been begging him to let me paint it for years, and last week, he finally gave in!!! Now it lives in our family room, and we love, love, love it!
I love to give old furniture new life, and it is so super easy. I just lightly sanded the entire trunk, then primed it. I then painted it…it took 2 coats to look exactly the way I wanted. Finally, I took some sand paper and distressed it a little. I didn’t mess with the hardware, because some of the screws were stripped, and I didn’t want to take the chance of damaging the wood around it. I hope this sweet little trunk inspires you to drag in an unwanted piece of furniture from your garage or attic and give it new life!
Trish says
atIt turned out great!
cathy@my1929charmer says
atJessica, Thanks so much for linking at Sunday’s Best, I noticed your picture on your link didn’t work. If you want please resubmit to everyone can see your lovely trunk, and I will delete the first one.
enJOY Life! says
at…and the original hardware still worked for the new look. Fantastic job!
Shay says
atIt looks great! I want one in my house :) New Follower! You can visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/ THanks!
Jamie @ Sew Rockin' says
atCame out great..love it!
Lissa says
atSo cute – looks great! I have a trunk that needs a makeover too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
atI’m surprised he let you paint it. I didn’t think men liked painted wood – or at least that is what my husband tells me! It looks great!
the cape on the corner says
atfirst it looks great redone like this, and second, i’m so glad you decided to do that, so you can keep your hubby’s piece!
Pamela says
atThat’s so adorable — great job!! I’d love it for my living room. {hint hint??}
Pamela @ pbjstories.com
Natalie Dixon says
atI love it! I have a chest sitting on a dropcloth in my sunroom right now just waiting for me to decide on a paint color. I told my husband I wanted to go white, but he just can’t get past that it won’t be a color! I’m going to show him this to prove that white can be stunning!! I’m having my first ever link party and would love it if you linked up! http://www.aturtleslifeforme.com/2012/01/share-wow-wednesday-first-ever-link.html
cathy@My1929Charmer says
atI WANT THIS PAINTED DISTRESSED CHEST. You did a really great job! Thanks for giving me some inspiration. Thanks for sharing with us at Sunday’s Best.
Meg says
atWhat a nice husband you have! I keep asking mine if I can paint our coffee table and it’s a big fat NO. Someday, he’ll cave. I’m pretty annoying. :) I love the white, distressed look! Does hubs like it , too? Great job!
Katie says
atOh wow–I love the update!
Ruth says
atThe trunk looks amazing. I love it’s new look. Awesome!!
Ruth
Tonia L says
atI love how this turned out! How cool that your husband made it. I can see why you want to keep it!
Natalie Dixon says
atJust featured you on my Sunday Spotlight post! http://www.aturtleslifeforme.com/2012/01/sunday-spotlights.html
Kirby Dunton Carespodi says
atThis is great!
{northern cottage} says
atwhat a difference your paint job made!
fyi…just featured your great post this week!
http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-cottage-party-recap-2.html
C’mon back tomorrow for the next NORTHERN COTTAGE PARTY TIME TUESDAY!
xoxo
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Katie @ Creatively Living says
atThat is a great makeover! Looks really good now!
I’d love for you to link it up at Tell it to Me Tuesday’s link party.
http://blah2beautiful.blogspot.com/2012/01/tell-it-to-me-tuesday-linky-party-4.html
–Katie
@ Creatively Living
Jeanne says
atIt really updated that beautiful piece! I would have kept the original hardware too.
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
atperfect perfect perfect! Thank you so much for sharing…. I am drooling!!!!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Kim Sasse says
atYou have been featured!
http://www.thesasselife.com/2012/01/crafty-sasse-wednesday-link-party-21.html
Kim
http://www.thesasselife.com
cathhasablog@gmail.com says
atWhat a gorgeous transformation! I found you through the blog hop and I am one of your new loyal followers! When you have a chance come on by and check out my blog (and make sure to say hi!). I would love it if you would follow me back! Cath @ Home is Where my Heart is: http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/