One of the most fun ways to give your home more character is to repurpose old items or items that typically have another use for them outside of home decor. A common example of this suitcase decor. Decorating with suitcases can produce a myriad of interesting ideas that are unique and bring a ton of charm to a space.
If you have some old suitcases lying around, turning them into decor could be the perfect way to make use of them. Even if you don’t have any for this purpose, they are easy to find at thrift stores and garage sales. If you like the vintage look, they may require little to no modifications to ready them for decorating. And if you want something a little different, there are some fun DIY ways to make them your own.
Here are 10 creative and inspiring ideas for decorating with suitcases.
Suitcase Decor Ideas
Two blue suitcases bring some unexpected vintage charm to this glamorous vignette.
Source: Adore Magazine via Centsational Girl
As alternatives to a bench or ottomans, two suitcases with legs added to them make for perfect foot-of-the-bed storage.
Source: Good Housekeeping
A spray-painted suitcase looks chic as the surface for this end table, providing some visual interest and charm to the spot.
Source: HGTV
A smaller suitcase can look adorable with seasonal decor filling it on an end table, coffee table or kitchen surface.
Source: Midwest Living
You can forego the table in a vignette and stack a variety of charming suitcases. Finish them off with some decor and wall art.
Source: The Locker
Repurpose a large trunk or suitcase with some legs to turn it into a coffee table with tons of character and storage space.
Source: DIY Network
How adorable is this round suitcase-turned-pet bed? Learn how to make your own at the source.
Tutorial: Camille Styles
Here is another suitcase turned into an end table. All they did was place it on a black stool and voila – an adorable end table with the added bonus of extra storage space.
Source: Apartment Therapy
These unique shelves from Pottery Barn Teen aren’t real suitcases, but you could definitely make your own DIY option by sawing some old suitcases in half and securing them to the wall.
Source: PB Teen
A small makeup trunk or suitcase works really well as a place to hold toiletries or towels in the bathroom.
Source: Country Living
Suitcase decor is a great way to reuse old items and add some new character to your home at the same time.
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Megan