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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13. Boden Inspired Suitcase Decor

Boden Inspired Suitcase Decor
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Purchasing two leather vintage-themed suitcases just for a deal of thirty dollars, and some brightly patterned fabrics, Richmond created a gorgeous Boden Inspired Suitcase Decor plus Storage that won’t fail to make a mark no matter where she placed it – under the table to hide toys, or above the bedside table to spruce up the interiors. Apart from the fabrics and suitcases, just grab some Mod Podge and you are all set to recreate this vibrant craft as explained in the below tutorial.

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DIY Details : richmondthrifter

14. The Doll Suitcase

The Doll Suitcase
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This simple green suitcase has got much more to it than what it looks from the outside. It is actually a magical place for your baby girl’s little doll. It features a lovely interchangeable back panel that can sport a beautiful living room, a kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom for the dolly, that’s actually a big piece of fabric having everything sewn onto itself and glued around a poster board. A hidden basement beneath a lift-up floor is the place to keep the doll itself, along with her gorgeous wardrobe so that the kids can dress her up.

DIY Details : hartandsew

15. Making Entrance

Making Entrance
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Combine your love for decor and travel with these suitcase shelves lined on a wall making a picturesque display, while being adorned with glittery spiders and DIY pumpkins that work as the cherry on the cake for this entrance. Apart from the vintage suitcases, you need wooden boards, painter’s tape, scrap paper, screws, level, jigsaw, table saw, and an electric drill. Red Hen Home shares a wonderfully imaginative and creative tutorial with you to help you take your front room space to an all new level of style and elegance.

DIY Details : redhenhome

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16. Vintage Sewing Case

Vintage Sewing Case
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Who said that suitcases are only meant to store your travel stuff? Let’s bring a twist to the concept of suitcase storage and turn one into a chic and purposeful sewing case so that you can indulge in your hobby even when you are on-the-go. Having a DIY pegboard made out of cardboard and a vintage sheet to hold your sewing tools, this one also features a lovely box to keep the piece works and fabrics, as well as some bottles to hold the pins. Head to the below guide to take a better glimpse at the DIY Vintage Sewing Case.

DIY Details : aplacetoroost

17. Vintage Suitcase To Art Storage

Vintage Suitcase To Art Storage
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Those who are fond of art and love to draw wherever they go often find it troublesome to carry all their stuff conveniently. It has been rightly said that a picture speaks a thousand words. To back this saying at its best, here is a photostream on Flickr that takes you through all the steps to transform a vintage suitcase into an incredible storage for your art supplies, while keeping them perfectly organized. Take a look at the inspiring photographs and get going towards recreating the art storage in your very own personalized ways.

DIY Details : flickr

18. Easy DIY Side Table: Director’s Chair and Vintage Suitcase

Easy DIY Side Table: Director's Chair and Vintage Suitcase
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You will be surprised to witness what you get when an old damaged canvas folding chair is separated from its backing and coupled up with a vintage suitcase placed on top. This quick tutorial by Apartment Therapy guides you through making this truly easy DIY Side Table that will enhance the appeal of your bedroom with an antique charm. Just a few simple steps and a handful of supplies including ebony legs and something to stain them with and add that finish to this Director’s Chair and Vintage Suitcase.

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DIY Details : apartmenttherapy

19. Creating a Suitcase Dresser

Creating a Suitcase Dresser
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Most of us have that one piece of furniture around the house that is intact in structure, but lacks some appeal and character. Now you can make that old dresser totally vibrant and colorful with the help of some creativity and a variety of fabrics applied onto a few old suitcases. The key is to replace the original shelves with your DIY cases. On My Creative side teaches you how you can repurpose an old suitcase into a lovely dresser with the help of detailed step-by-step instructions and pictures in the below tutorial.

DIY Details : onmycreativeside

20. DIY Project : Ashley’s Vintage Suitcase Coffee Table

DIY Project : Ashley's Vintage Suitcase Coffee Table
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Turn a rustic themed suitcase into a sophisticated and unique coffee table that also works as a remarkable storage space. Waddell straight top plate hardware, tapered table legs, a vintage suitcase, spray paint, power drill, and a measuring tape are the few supplies that you need to gather. You need to follow three simple steps explained by Design Sponge in the below tutorial that also shares a few tips and tricks with you to make the project a sure shot success. The ease of pulling off this piece makes it ideal for almost any skill levels.

DIY Details : designsponge

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21. Suitcase Picnic Table and Speaker System

Suitcase Picnic Table and Speaker System
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How about carrying some music along with your picnic supplies and food in a suitcase, that is also your picnic table at the same time? All in one package ! This DIY Suitcase is a great picnic table that also features a speaker system powered by a USB charger so that you can make your outdoor experience a musical and fun-filled time. You need 4 legs, leg braces, speakers, minty boost, and a suitcase. The following Instructable takes you through the process of construction with detailed steps.

DIY Details : instructables

22. DIY Project Suitcase Vanity and Towel Holder

DIY Project Suitcase Vanity and Towel Holder
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A small bathroom is often accompanied by finding it troublesome to store little items that are quite essential. To add a significant amount of storage that is both attractive and purposeful, you just need to attach a thrifted vanity suitcase to your bathroom wall and turn it into an incredible towel holder and small cabinet. Just a matter of eight simple steps is all it takes to work the project out with utmost ease centred around some decoupaging, that has been explained by Design Sponge.

DIY Details : designsponge

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23. Vintage Suitcases

Vintage Suitcases
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Although they offer great storage space to house your travel supplies, clothes and other essentials, Vintage Suitcases are too good and pretty to work just as a plain traveler. In fact, they can also work wonders when used as a bedside table, a dresser, a bookshelf, a medicine cabinet or a coffee table. Thanks to their beautiful patterns, rustic feel and splendid vintage flair. This link takes you through some lovely vintage suitcases each flaunting their unique texture, material and appearance to help you find one that suits your needs perfect.

DIY Details : lively-grace

24. DIY Cat Baggage

DIY Cat Baggage
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Give your four-footed cute friend a personalized, one-of-a-kind cat bed by repurposing an old vintage suitcase in just a few simple steps as that vintage touch will offer a special decorative power as well as an ideal relaxation spot for your kitty. Take a look how Mother Earth Living guides you through upcycling a vintage suitcase into a cushy kitty bed by giving it some padding to make things cozy and comfortable for the cat. A suitcase and some bed pillows is all you need to get going with the project.

DIY Details : motherearthliving

25. DIY Suitcase Chair

DIY Suitcase Chair
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This one is surely a beautiful piece of furniture that blends an element of vintage with true comfort, appeal as well as functionality. The secret is to attach some straps and add adequate cushionings and upholstery, followed by securing some nice fabric and strong legs to the suitcase so that you get a sturdy and appealing DIY Suitcase Chair. Take a look at the six simple steps you need to follow to bring the do-it-yourself inspiration to life, as explained by Mother Earth Living.

DIY Details : motherearthliving

Undoubtedly, the long-ago travels and memories lived with those old suitcases bring back an unbeatable charm and whimsical character the moment you get a glimpse of that baggage. So, if you find it hard to throw them away even if you don’t use them anymore, why not upcycle that old suitcase into something uniquely functional and gorgeous all by yourself.

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