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Industrial Vibe Added to a FREE Trunk

Every second Tuesday of the month, a group of my blogger friends and I get together to share our Trash to Treasure Transformations. Wahoo! So be sure to check out their projects at this bottom of this post. Now, I have an industrial makeover for you today!

Trash to Treasure Transformations by 5 Awesome DIY Bloggers

My project was sort of a no-brainer. The other day, my son and I went to pick up a desk for him to work on, which just happened to be two houses down. (how weird is that?) Also, while there talking to the awesome lady who was selling the desk, she offered me this handmade trunk.

White Painted Trunk Before | prodigalpieces.com

It’s a handmade storage trunk that she said was in her house when she bought it. Originally, it is missing the hardware and she gave it a white coat of paint. And, if you know me, I don’t pass up FREE very often. tsk.

Handmade White Wooden Trunk Before | prodigalpieces.com

Wouldn’t you accept this generous offer? It was in great shape, but just needed some TLC.

Inside Handmade Trunk | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

DIY TIME

First, after a good cleaning, I grabbed my sander and gave the paint some distressing. Then, it’s time to dig into my stash to see how I could add some industrial character to this freebie. Low and behold, I found these…

Metal Salvage for Industrial Trunk Makeover | prodigalpieces.com

…it pays to stash, I tell ya. I don’t remember where those corners came from, but they would look cool on my trunk. In addition, I salvaged those hinges off of a curbside table that was busted. Perfect!

In my shop, my husband and I build custom trunks that are a Pottery Barn knock-off (you can read more in this post).

Pottery Barn Josefa Trunk Knock-Off by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

So for this project, I decided to do a similar treatment. Next, I popped those metal corners I showed you on the top, and then added some scrap pieces of wood to the bottom for feet.

Adding Feet to Trunk | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Likewise, I want to add a bit of character to the trunk, so just like in my tutorial for a Faux Shipping Crate Table on the front with the Chalky Finish Paint in Relic.

DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint | prodigalpieces.com

THE REVEAL

Last, with a coat of black spray paint to those salvaged hinges, and some new hardware, my trunk is now industrial stylin’, don’t you think?

DIY Industrial Coffee Table Trunk by Larissa of Prodigla Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

It’s perfect as a coffee table, end of bed storage, end table, or entry bench. I love it! In addition, see how those corners worked perfectly? Farmhouse Style Coffee Table Trunk by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Just look at how this funkified piece is ready to stow blankets, books, treasures with all the space it has to offer.

Handmade Industrial Trunk by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Also, the pulls and key escutcheon are from Hickory Hardware and really make the trunk a fun addition to the room.

Farmhouse Industrial Trunk as Coffee Table by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Last, my favorite part is the stencil. The number makes it fun. Love it too? You can find it available for purchase in my online shop.

Shop Prodigal Pieces Furniture, Vintage Finds, Handmade Goods, & Supplies for your home | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Industrial Style Trunk with Stencil by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Above all, I hope you enjoyed this industrial style Trash to Treasure Transformation. Don’t forget to head on below to see what the other ladies have transformed for you.

In addition, inspire others to see potential in cast-off pieces – Pin and share! ♥

After receiving this handmade trunk for free, all it needed was some hardware and industrial touches to give it some kick by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

UP NEXT

Next up, my daughter and I are going to show you how we transformed this dated Mid-Century table into a modern gem. Head HERE.

Mid Century Modern Side Table Before | prodigalpieces.com

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While you’re at it, check out these ladies’ Trash to Treasure projects:

 Confessions of a Serial DIYer

How to paint a thrifted dining set by Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer

 Bless’er House

Vintage china cabinet makeover by Bless'er House

 Girl in the Garage

Thrifted sweater redo by Girl in the Garage

Artsy Chicks Rule

Thrifted Sign Makeover by Artsy Chicks Rule

 

 

Also, more of my industrial projects:

Outdated 1980's Dining Set Gets Farmhouse Makeover by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesSeems you can find these Bentwood rocking chairs unwanted everywhere. You'll want to snag one up the next time you see it since who knew this curbside find could look so good? by Prodigal Pieces www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Comments

    • Larissa says

      Thank you, Christy! Can’t go wrong with a freebie. 😀

    • Larissa says

      Thanks, Mary! It was a boring white box in my mind, and it just worked out that my stash came to my rescue again. 😉 Now my husband can say it’s worth stashing, right?

    • Larissa says

      hahaha…you need to tell that to my husband. 😉 Thanks for the love, lady!

    • Larissa says

      Thanks! It was fun to tweak it and give it new life. 🙂

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