trunk to coffee table DIY.

I have had this old trunk for forever and a day.

My parents gave it to me for my birthday one year.

They had stuffed all of my presents into it and placed a big bow on it.

I actually remember opening it! 

As a girl I filled it with pictures, soccer trophies, super secret diaries, dolls, etc. It was my secret place all for me. 

I would periodically spend hours looking through it all and reminiscing. 

As I got older I stopped filling it and recently it started gathering dust in storage...sad.

So...I came upon this post and knew exactly what I wanted to do.

trunk Coffee table.

We needed a budget-friendly option so this was perfect. 

I also love any excuse to DIY something!

the supplies: 

trunk 

4 wooden legs

4 nuts, bolts + washers

drill

spray paint (if you like)

how-to do it: 

1) spray paint all of the legs any color you desire

2) drill 4 holes into the bottom of the chest (in each corner)

3) screw in the legs

4) on the inside place the washer + bolt over the screw and tighten 

5) [optional] if your chest has a lot of wear + tear (like mine) you may want to sand it down, spray paint some spots and buff the metal a bit

I even put all of our albums in there so that guests can look through them...

&

 I can continue to open my old trunk and re-live old memories. Just like old times.

I actually think this is the perfect Fall coffee table to have!

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F.Y.I.

I will be sharing more home/design DIYs from now on.

You'll have to tell me what you think.

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It's our 3rd wedding anniversary today :).

I love you, husband. 

So.

Much.