Guest post: Trunk love.

I would like to introduce you to my latest Goodwill find:

I was thrilled to find this vintage trunk for just $15 on one of my recent Goodwill shopping trips. So thrilled, in fact, that I decided it was worth the task of carrying it and two of my kids out to the car.

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I’m always on the look out for stylish ways to store our “stuff” (toys, books, DVDs–you name it). Trunks are a great solution not only for the amount of things they can hold, but they can double as an end table, nightstand, coffee table or even a small window seat.

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They also add a certain charm to a space. . .

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If you have a room full of newer or matching end tables, throw an old trunk into the mix.

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They’re also completely paint-able, if you prefer a bolder, more modern look:

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Here are some other great examples of how vintage trunks can be used in unexpected ways:

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Turned on its side, this trunk is the perfect height to work as a nighstand:

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Try layering a trunk under a coffee table or console for a space-saving storage solution:

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Do you own a vintage trunk? How do you use it in your home?

-Emily A. Clark

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EDITOR’S NOTE: If Emily’s post has gotten you in the mood to shop, head to our stores today only for our Presidents Day sale–everything is 20% off! (This sale excludes our Goodwill Outlet and Computer Works stores.) Stop by our Contributors page for more about Emily, or or read her other posts here.