A: You’ve inherited a steamer trunk — a vintage item that many families once ... The second option — fresh paint matched to current decor styles — changes the character of a piece.

A: In “Antique Trunks: Identification and Price Guide ... Granted: Those in better condition do make handsome decor accents. No photo or image arrived with the query, so condition and ...

If you’ve been wondering what to do with your old trunks that have been lying in your shelf for several years now, here are a few ideas. Restoring the old is the new way to give character to ...