25 Incredible Ideas To Upcycle An Old Suitcase Almost Effortlessly

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Is your garage, the shed or storeroom housing some old suitcases that are doing nothing but collecting some dust lying there? Here is something you can do to bring new life to them and cherish their vintage feel at its best by repurposing them into a something beautiful and chic. These 25 Incredible Yet Effortless Ideas To Upcycle An Old Suitcase are simply awe-inspiring.

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25 Incredible Ideas To Upcycle An Old Suitcase Almost Effortlessly
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1. Decoupage Suitcase Tutorial

Decoupage Suitcase Tutorial
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Beautify a worn out suitcase with fabrics of your choice with some decoupaging. What’s great about this one is that the do-it-yourself project doesn’t require any sewing or stitching to bring about an all new look for that old suitcase. All you need is some readily available materials, including some Mod Podge, some spray paint and primer, painters tape, a few foam brushes, and of course, an old suitcase. It won’t take you more than an hour and seven simple steps to get that affordable Decoupage Suitcase makeover all done.

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DIY Details : the36thavenue

2. Vintage Luggage Makeover

Vintage Luggage Makeover
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Wooden suitcases flaunt an extraordinary vintage look and feel that makes them a great combination of rustic and antiquity. But, what to do when your precious vintage suitcase gets old and worn out? Rejuvenating the wooden luggage is all about some scraping, varnishing and clever sealant application. You will be amazed to see how Karen from The Art Of Doing Stuff not only adds brand new charm to the suitcase, but also transforms it into a bedside table by putting it on an actual suitcase stand with just the perfect height she needed to compliment her bed.

DIY Details : theartofdoingstuff

3. DIY Project : Vintage Suitcase Charging Station

DIY Project : Vintage Suitcase Charging Station
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Have got so many gadgets to charge and don’t want to tackle those lots of unsightly cords? Here is the perfect station to get all those devices charges at one single place. This vintage suitcase not only looks exquisite, but also comes with great functionality to make things a lot more easier for you. With this innovative DIY project, you can modify a Samsonite with a purpose to store the devices and work as a charging station that can display things gracefully or tuck away them hidden.

DIY Details : designsponge

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4. Transform an Antique Trunk Into A Bookshelf

Transform an Antique Trunk Into A Bookshelf
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An old antique trunk, when freshly waxed and cleared off all the junk within, needs just a little lining and shelving to be transformed into a chic and elegant piece of storage for your books, worthy enough of placing in the study or even in the living room. Plus, when adorned with a few little pieces of decor and some legs to hold the shelf perfectly in grace, it can look even more charming, flaunting a great vintage persona. Take a look at the quick steps of transformation in the below guide.

DIY Details : lessthanperfectlifeofbliss

5. DIY Trunk to Rolling Bar Project

DIY Trunk to Rolling Bar Project
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When it comes to managing a small kitchen, moving the barware and drinks to another area is always a great idea. All you need is some casters, plywood, aluminum corner channel, and a few nails and screws to work out the amazing project having some truly vintage-modern looks as the end results too good for the cost. Head to the full tutorial to check out the 11 steps you need to follow for recreating a DIY Bar from that expensive suitcase that you don’t have a use with utmost effortlessness.

DIY Details : apartmenttherapy

6. Upcycle Style : Suitcase Dollhouse

Upcycle Style : Suitcase Dollhouse
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Turning an old case into a mini doll mansion is the perfect project if you have got a baby girl. An old hard shell suitcase, 2-3 wood pieces, screws, screwdriver, blackboard paint, paintbrush, chalk, decorative paper, some felt and your choice of doll house furniture is what you need to gather. What makes it even more awesome is the portability, letting your child to take her doll house along wherever she goes. Check out how you can make your own dollhouse out of an old suitcase at home.

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DIY Details : mypoppet

7. Kids Play Suitcase

Kids Play Suitcase
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Here is something that will let your kid’s imagination flourish with flying colors. Create a compact, portable bag of fun for your kids that features a lovely scene equipped with cute little props. Apart from the easy-to-follow steps to build the Kids Play Suitcase, this tutorial by Tara Dennis also offers a downloadable project sheet and some printable templates for various scenes, including airport, spaceship, aliens, dino and space props, as well as a volcano template.

DIY Details : taradennis

8. Luggage Furniture

Luggage Furniture
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A metal vintage suitcase can be converted into what not? Whether it’s a giant vanity box adorned with mirrors, a cushioned coffee table, or this mini closet that has been made by integrating two wooden shelves painted in a bright color into a metal suitcase, perfect to store all your summer attire accessories while keeping them well-organized. Inspired by traditional hard-case trunks, the idea comes from Marie Claire and has been shared by PopSugar to let you get a quick insight into the project.

DIY Details : popsugar

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9. Bow Wow : Adorable Dog Food Bowl Suitcase

Bow Wow : Adorable Dog Food Bowl Suitcase
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Grab an old plaid travel suitcase and make a winsome companion piece housing the food bowls for your little friend, your lovely dog, while flaunting a picture of your furry pet in a vintage theme. You need some primer, a few wooden pieces, paint, a ribbon, a non-toxic sealer, a nail gun, a wooden board, and two dog food bowls to get going with crafting this Adorable Dog Food Bowl Suitcase. To gain a deeper insight into the process you need to follow, take a look at this guide by Beyond The Picket Fence.

DIY Details : beyondthepicketfence

10. The Traveler

The Traveler
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A marvellous combination of a vintage suitcase and a table base, both of which have been perhaps, lying around the house or in your storeroom totally unattended, this union has been rightly named The Traveler as it can sit elegantly wherever you want it to, whether it’s the bedroom, the garden, the kitchen or simply the living area. This one works wonders as a great storage as well as a unique vintage-themed table. Plus, it only takes two steps, along with a staple gun and a rope to bring the idea to life.

DIY Details : artsyvava

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11. How to Reline a Vintage Suitcase

How to Reline a Vintage Suitcase
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The insides of old suitcases often lose their charm and look quite rough and worn out. Why not add new life to an old suitcase and reline it to achieve some lovely end results, that too with just a handful of steps and a pinch of creativity. Right from removing the original lining from an old vintage suitcase and cutting your fabric so that it perfectly fits inside, to glueing the same in a way that you get a lovely cozy lining to your suitcase, this easy DIY project tutorial covers it all.

DIY Details : hubpages

12. Vintage Suitcase Chair

Vintage Suitcase Chair
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Who would imagine that an age-old suitcase can also be upcycled into a brand new chair, perfect to sit in the bedroom or work as a lawn seating beautifully? All you need to collect is a vintage suitcase, legs, some screw on leg attachments, a piece of thin plywood, foam or pillows, and some fabric. The key to pulling off the super cool project is some sewing, screwing and lastly, a little glueing. Learn how you can give yourself this one-of-a-kind piece of furniture with the steps explained by See Kate Sew.

DIY Details : seekatesew

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