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    Painted/Distressed Trunk...Before & After

    by Jessica 24 Comments

    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!
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    Comments

    1. Trish says

      January 09, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      It turned out great!

      Reply
    2. [email protected] says

      January 09, 2012 at 3:28 pm

      Jessica, 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.

      Reply
    3. enJOY Life! says

      January 09, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      ...and the original hardware still worked for the new look. Fantastic job!

      Reply
    4. Shay says

      January 09, 2012 at 6:49 pm

      It looks great! I want one in my house :) New Follower! You can visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/ THanks!

      Reply
    5. Jamie @ Sew Rockin' says

      January 10, 2012 at 4:45 am

      Came out great..love it!

      Reply
    6. Lissa says

      January 10, 2012 at 4:17 pm

      So cute - looks great! I have a trunk that needs a makeover too. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    7. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

      January 10, 2012 at 11:00 pm

      I'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!

      Reply
    8. the cape on the corner says

      January 11, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      first 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!

      Reply
    9. Pamela says

      January 12, 2012 at 3:21 am

      That's so adorable -- great job!! I'd love it for my living room. {hint hint??}

      Pamela @ pbjstories.com

      Reply
    10. Natalie Dixon says

      January 12, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      I 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

      Reply
    11. [email protected] says

      January 13, 2012 at 2:00 am

      I 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.

      Reply
    12. Meg says

      January 13, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      What 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!

      Reply
    13. Katie says

      January 13, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      Oh wow--I love the update!

      Reply
    14. Ruth says

      January 13, 2012 at 9:08 pm

      The trunk looks amazing. I love it's new look. Awesome!!

      Ruth

      Reply
    15. Tonia L says

      January 14, 2012 at 9:29 pm

      I love how this turned out! How cool that your husband made it. I can see why you want to keep it!

      Reply
    16. Natalie Dixon says

      January 16, 2012 at 12:07 am

      Just featured you on my Sunday Spotlight post! http://www.aturtleslifeforme.com/2012/01/sunday-spotlights.html

      Reply
    17. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

      January 16, 2012 at 12:09 am

      This is great!

      Reply
    18. {northern cottage} says

      January 16, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      what 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

      http://www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

      Reply
    19. Katie @ Creatively Living says

      January 17, 2012 at 2:18 am

      That 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

      Reply
    20. Jeanne says

      January 18, 2012 at 1:44 am

      It really updated that beautiful piece! I would have kept the original hardware too.

      Reply
    21. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says

      January 18, 2012 at 5:19 am

      perfect perfect perfect! Thank you so much for sharing.... I am drooling!!!!
      Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

      Reply
    22. Kim Sasse says

      January 18, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      You have been featured!

      http://www.thesasselife.com/2012/01/crafty-sasse-wednesday-link-party-21.html

      Kim
      http://www.thesasselife.com

      Reply
    23. [email protected] says

      January 20, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      What 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/

      Reply

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