Any ideas for decorating a trunk to use for a coffee table?

rugbee

I will be receiving a flat top trunk that is already painted a plain beige or some other light color that doesn't go with anything I have in my livingroom. I want to use it for a coffee table. It will need painting and I want to do something to modernize it. Any ideas would greatly be appreciated!
I would probably go with a very dark (almost black) brown if I paint it that way. I'm looking for something creative to do to it after painting it a basic color. This is really the ideas I'm asking for.

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Stylish trunks an benches can offer the different look for every office and home.. you can make a style statement by decorating your trunk and use it as a coffee table.. there are many websites taht are available online by which you can get the realistic ideas to decorate your table.. you can paint it with black color as it goes with every kind of interior..search this link for more information..

Can I use a coffee table as a flat bench for my dumbbell exercises?

Russell

Planning on buying a flat bench, but can't right now. My coffee table is flat and I can get my feet on the ground. Could I use it to do my dumbbell flys, presses, incline flies, etc.? Is there anything wrong with doing this?

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it's all about the free rotation of your shoulders. my coffee table is too wide, I couldn't ever get my arms back low enough for proper form doing fly's.

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How do I make several design styles/themes work together?

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lil_rebbit

So I've been planning my room since I was 16 or so (I'm almost 24), and I've accumulated a lot of two "themes": Medieval and Asian. Recently, however, I came to the conclusion that I also have a LOT of 'geeky' things. So while I'm kind of throwing out the whole "medieval" theme I've planned for years (but keeping the items, cause I love them so), I want to make a room that is 'me' but incorporates those three ideas. How would I go about merging them?

Here's some items I have, especially anchor pieces:
pewter color wrought iron twin day bed
Same colored, quatrefoil coffee table
wooden bench with brass accents
Several medieval art pieces (2 coat of arms, an old medieval scene, 2 small [2 1/2 foot] suits of armor, and a medieval picture my late-Grandma bought me for my birthday shortly before passing away)
A few rugs (not big ones)

Color wise I'm open to a lot, but nothing too bright, since I'm going to be sleeping in the room. The room has flourescent lights, and a built-in bookshelf I'm going to cover with...something. Fabric probably.
crap I also forgot my Asian pieces. Mostly just little decorative pieces, but I do have a few wall scrolls. Mostly warm colors and some neutrals. But also a cool color vase.

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Lots of neat stuff! I think as long as you string the same color scheme throughout the room, that it should come together nicely. I am thinking that brown and red incorporated into the room would look really good. It has an earthy feel but the red gives it a pop of color so it doesn't feel washed out.

http://www.lulusoso.com/upload/20120511/100_Combed_Cotton_Maple_Leaf_Pattern_Embroidery.jpg

I am not crazy about how dark the wall is in the picture above. I would personally opt for something a bit lighter so the room feels more open. That color could work though if just did the wall behind the bed that color and then the rest of the walls lighter. It incorporates a bit of drama and variance without closing in the room.

I suggest looking at the colors in your wall art for color inspiration.

Everything you listed could definitely work, the only thing I am concerned about is the rugs. A big rug in a room generally works better than a bunch of little ones. If you are going to use a smaller one, I suggest picking your favourite and laying it out in front of the closet. Too many on the floor will make the room feel busy and chaotic.

Good luck! :)

How to make a college apartment more fun looking?

Annaa Fraa

I just found out I have single apartment to myself and I want to make it really fun looking when friends and guests come over to hang out.

It's already furnished with a couch and a coffee table. For friends coming over I'm wanting to have fun chairs, benches, or beanbags for them to sit on. I already have a dish chair but I was wondering if there is anything better.

I even saw a ice cream sandwich bench on TV once but it's close to $1,000.

Any ideas on good seating ideas in a living room area for college?

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Frankly, goodwill and craigslist couches are all you need to get though. You should not be blowing a ton of money on furniture.

If you have a great job, then look at Ikea and Target furniture. Target has some very nice looking couches and Euro couches that could potentially work.

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How can I build my own ottoman/coffee table?

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Dianne S

I'm looking to switch from a standard coffee table to one with cushions that can be used as an ottoman.

I can't find one I like so far. I'd like to try and build one. Know of any patterns or plans for building an ottoman?

Or do you know of any sites with lots and lots of choices in ottomans for sale?

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Hit Goodwill & other 2nd hand shops for a wooden bench that has a storage place or a wooden toy box. Even an old "hope chest" Don't forget the "wanted category" of your local Craig's list.

Do you have an unfinished furniture store near where you live? I purchased a toy box from one, stained it to match my kitchen cabinets, made my own cushion . It houses the pots and pans that I only use for holidays. It was under a hundred bucks brand new!

Try overstock.com
Target
Toys R us.

How do I make several design styles/themes work together?

lil_rebbit

So I've been planning my room since I was 16 or so (I'm almost 24), and I've accumulated a lot of two "themes": Medieval and Asian. Recently, however, I came to the conclusion that I also have a LOT of 'geeky' things. So while I'm kind of throwing out the whole "medieval" theme I've planned for years (but keeping the items, cause I love them so), I want to make a room that is 'me' but incorporates those three ideas. How would I go about merging them?

Here's some items I have, especially anchor pieces:
pewter color wrought iron twin day bed
Same colored, quatrefoil coffee table
wooden bench with brass accents
Several medieval art pieces (2 coat of arms, an old medieval scene, 2 small [2 1/2 foot] suits of armor, and a medieval picture my late-Grandma bought me for my birthday shortly before passing away)
A few rugs (not big ones)

Color wise I'm open to a lot, but nothing too bright, since I'm going to be sleeping in the room. The room has flourescent lights, and a built-in bookshelf I'm going to cover with...something. Fabric probably.
crap I also forgot my Asian pieces. Mostly just little decorative pieces, but I do have a few wall scrolls. Mostly warm colors and some neutrals. But also a cool color vase.

Answer
Lots of neat stuff! I think as long as you string the same color scheme throughout the room, that it should come together nicely. I am thinking that brown and red incorporated into the room would look really good. It has an earthy feel but the red gives it a pop of color so it doesn't feel washed out.

http://www.lulusoso.com/upload/20120511/100_Combed_Cotton_Maple_Leaf_Pattern_Embroidery.jpg

I am not crazy about how dark the wall is in the picture above. I would personally opt for something a bit lighter so the room feels more open. That color could work though if just did the wall behind the bed that color and then the rest of the walls lighter. It incorporates a bit of drama and variance without closing in the room.

I suggest looking at the colors in your wall art for color inspiration.

Everything you listed could definitely work, the only thing I am concerned about is the rugs. A big rug in a room generally works better than a bunch of little ones. If you are going to use a smaller one, I suggest picking your favourite and laying it out in front of the closet. Too many on the floor will make the room feel busy and chaotic.

Good luck! :)

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