Decor of an old suitcase - interior ideas +75 photos
Everyone has old or worn out, out of fashion or bored suitcases. It is not easy to part with such a thing, because too many expensive memories are connected with it, but it is also difficult to find use for it. Unfortunately, it is impossible to take such a suitcase on trips, but simply keep it expensive - it takes up too much space. Unusual decor will give the old thing a second life, allowing it to become a piquant completion of the interior. You can decorate your bag in any style: from retro to hi-tech, you should focus only on your own preferences. A massive leather case will give the room solidity, while a small vintage case will add a touch of frivolity. Old or modern, bulky or elegant - any suitcase will give the atmosphere a special character unique to it. The undoubted advantage of decorating an old suitcase is that you can change a boring design as much as you like.
The decor of the suitcase gives endless possibilities in updating the interior of any room. A modern plastic case will emphasize the minimalism of the hallway, an old edging will emphasize the elegance of the living room, and the frayed corners of the wicker box will shade the charming shabby-chic of the bedroom. To paint a suitcase in a bright color and to place accents in the room, to paste over with memorable photos or children's drawings - it all depends on the mood and style. It is worth noting that a decorated suitcase can not only decorate the house, but even perform the function of furniture. You can store something in a suitcase, you can sit on it or use it as a stand for small things - in a word, decorating an old suitcase allows you to save space by using it rationally. A pleasant addition will be the surprise and admiration of guests at the sight of such a simple, but at the same time original design.
Little table
Turning an old suitcase into a table is a practical solution that requires very little effort. It is enough to buy legs of suitable height and with ordinary screws to screw them to the bottom. Classic, twisted or graphic with right angles - no limits. The legs can even be made of wheels - you get a low mobile table, which is perfect for loft style. Particular attention should be paid to the material from which the suitcase is made - the walls should be rigid enough not to bend under the weight of the tea cup. If necessary, you can strengthen the structure by gluing plywood, a rigid tray or even a mirror to the surface. It remains to add paints, or just coat the product with varnish, and you're done! A table from a suitcase is a thing whose functionality is really endless.
You should not leave the suitcase empty, it is convenient to store things that are not used often enough in it: items for knitting, photo albums, Christmas decorations, and even books.
Bedside tables
An old suitcase in the bedroom is especially useful. It is most convenient to leave a book, phone or watch that was not read before going to bed on the bedside table. A bright touch, emphasizing and complementing the unique style of the bedroom, will be a bedside table from an old suitcase. There are many options for such a cabinet: you can put the suitcase on its legs, as is the case with the table, you can also put several suitcases on top of each other, or you can add originality, dispensing with no legs at all, and put the suitcase directly on the floor. The upper case can even be used as a dressing table by fixing a mirror on the inside of the lid. It’s perfect for the bedroom interior, as well as complementing it with a heavy wooden chest - you can store bedding, spare blankets and much more.
Ottoman or chair
Upholstered furniture is an indispensable attribute of a cozy home environment. It's nice to relax after a hard day, have a cup of hot tea, you can read a book even while sitting on an old suitcase! It is enough to make a chair or an ottoman out of it. Of course, not every suitcase is suitable for such a design: the walls should be deep, if possible well-preserved, and the material should be dense, stiff. It is not difficult to make a chair out of a suitcase, it is only important to have the necessary tools and materials:
suitable suitcase;
legs for the future chair;
screwdriver or screwdriver;
hammer and nails;
wooden boards and planks - two each;
scissors;
glue;
foam rubber;
upholstery fabric.
With the help of boards and foam rubber, the base of the seat and back of the future chair is made. The legs are attached to the outer wall of the bottom of the suitcase. The upholstery is fastened with nails (or a furniture stapler) with a hammer.
There is an even easier way to make a chair out of a suitcase: just attach the legs and put in it two lush and dense pillows. Such a design will allow more often to update the interior, because the covers on the pillows are easier to change than the upholstery attached with nails.
Beds for pets
No less than comfort and pets. A rare cat or dog will refuse to soak up a soft, comfortable couch made of an old suitcase. Such a piece of furniture does not require much time and effort to manufacture. It will take only one part of the suitcase - the lid or the main compartment, it depends on the design of the future couch - you just need to put a pillow on it. You can not stop there and add legs to the resulting basket. An interesting option would be a couch with a roof. To make this option, it is necessary to fix the lid of the suitcase in a half-closed position, propping it with two boards. Cats, for the most part, love secluded places, often they climb into drawers or under the bed. This option will allow the pet to feel safe and fully enjoy the rest in a cozy house.
Wall shelves
Photos in beautiful frames, a vase of flowers, porcelain figurines or wooden figures - all these little things add a special touch to each person’s room. However, things need to be located somewhere. An interesting solution would be wall shelves made from an old suitcase. Most likely, you need a couple of suitcases, because the composition of several shelves looks more complete. To create shelves, even the oldest suitcases are suitable, they must be cut into two parts, and then attached to the wall. You can pre-coat future shelves with acrylic paint or simply varnish. Of course, the walls of the shelves should not bend under the weight of the things lying on them, therefore, they should be properly reinforced with plywood or picking up bags from hard material.It is possible to make a closed wall shelf from an old suitcase, in the form of a cabinet: it should be attached vertically to the wall, the cover in this case will serve as a door. Inside this design, you can fix several shelves, or leave it as it is. The original solution would be to place such a cabinet in the hallway or corridor, and use gloves and bags on the shelves as a housekeeper.
Organizer
Doing crafts calms and allows you to implement many ideas. But knitting or sewing requires a huge amount of material - countless spools of thread, skeins, balls, needles, scissors ... You can store materials in a basket or box, but this is not very convenient, because you have to constantly take it out and put it back. Organizer made with your own hands from an old suitcase will help organize materials and facilitate the process of needlework. You will need a wide elastic band - it needs to be sewn to the inside of the lid. You need to sew on, leaving small gaps between the transverse seams - this will result in fastenings for scissors, pencils or knitting needles. In the main compartment of the suitcase, all the things necessary in needlework will fit perfectly, if you organize the cells. The dividing walls can be made of cardboard, sheathed in cloth, or of plastic and wooden panels. An organizer from a suitcase is also useful for repairs, because it is very convenient to store tools in it. But the most important thing is that the do-it-yourself, decorated to your own taste, the organizer will instantly raise your spirits, instantly setting in a creative mood.
Decoupage old do-it-yourself suitcase
Decoupage technique came to us from France and for the past several centuries has not lost its popularity. This is undoubtedly an interesting way, which involves the restoration of old things by applying various drawings. You can use any material: newspapers, newspaper clippings, photographs and even napkins.Using sponges and brushes, you can transform an old suitcase beyond recognition! To do the restoration yourself do not need to graduate from the art school, just wait for inspiration. To make the result as impressive as possible, it is important to decide on the decoupage style. Of course, the determining factor will be the style of the room or even the whole house. Subtle details of the atmosphere will help to most clearly emphasize the nature of the room.
Stylistic directions of decoupage
Shabby chic. The basis of this style is tenderness - in colors, lines. Pastel shades of pink and blue or blue in combination with a snow-white color, pastoral motifs in the drawings (flowers and angels), thin, as if blurred, lines instead of clear geometric patterns. The warmth and light of a cozy old house is what shabby chic is.
Provence. The pacification and natural simplicity of the rustic style of the south of France. Decoupage in muted natural colors, an abundance of images of herbs and vineyards, cockerels, scuffs and cracks adjacent to lace and embroidery - these are the main points that Provence style plays out.
Simplicity. Products in this style look simple and open - if the edges are torn, the drawings are simple, the principle is democracy. The most economical option of decoupage, for the creation of which you can do only the old newspaper.
Victorian. Contrast of ancient luxury - an abundance of gilding and matte wooden surfaces, elongation of verticals and arcs. Decoupage is carried out in warm, mainly terracotta, shades.
Ethno. The neutral colors of Japan, the rough exotic minimalism of Africa and the bright colors of the sun revered in India. The cultural characteristics and nature of various countries are especially vividly emphasized by decoupage technique.
Vintage Most likely it will be to compare this style with long-standing wine - decoupage should emphasize or even increase the degree of antiquity of a thing.Scuffs, serpentine cracks on the surfaces and natural, time-worn, colors.
Decoupage mastercloth with napkins
Step
Materials
Instruction manual
Training
Soap solution, rag, sandpaper, scissors, alcohol
It is necessary to remove dirt, cut off all unnecessary elements, sand and degrease the surface.
Padding
Paint roller, brush, primer
Preparation of surfaces for application of paint: surfaces are thoroughly primed with a roller. Brush can work hard to reach places.
Painting
Sandpaper, brush, acrylic paint
Well-dried walls need to be processed with sandpaper. Then follows the monochromatic painting of the suitcase in order to create a background for decoration.
Dressing
Napkins and decoupage glue, scissors, brush, piece of film (file), spray bottle with water
First of all, you need to cut out fragments with the necessary picture from napkins. Then glue the surface. Napkin should be placed face down on the film and moistened with water. Carefully place the napkin directly with the film in the right place and press, and then remove the film.
Final stage
Furniture Varnish
A dried-up suitcase needs to be varnished, possibly in several layers.
At each stage of decoration, it is necessary to thoroughly dry each layer before applying the next, this applies to the primer, and paint, and varnish.
Conclusion
The decor of the suitcase allows you to create a unique style in your home. The whole picture is made up of trifles - a design made taking into account all the features of the situation will emphasize the character of the room as well as possible. Even the process of creating with your own hands a new image for an old thing is beautiful in its own way: getting to know new styles and techniques, immersing yourself in a world of creative imagination will allow you to relax and distract from your worries.
Undoubtedly, a piece of furniture made from an old suitcase will make a lasting impression on everyone.Guests will be delighted to see the updated antiquity.
Everyone has old or worn out, out of fashion or bored suitcases. It is not easy to part with such a thing, because too many expensive memories are connected with it, but it is also difficult to find use for it. Unfortunately, it is impossible to take such a suitcase on trips, but simply keep it expensive - it takes up too much space. Unusual decor will give the old thing a second life, allowing it to become a piquant completion of the interior. You can decorate your bag in any style: from retro to hi-tech, you should focus only on your own preferences. A massive leather case will give the room solidity, while a small vintage case will add a touch of frivolity. Old or modern, bulky or elegant - any suitcase will give the atmosphere a special character unique to it. The undoubted advantage of decorating an old suitcase is that you can change a boring design as much as you like.
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How to use in the interior
The decor of the suitcase gives endless possibilities in updating the interior of any room. A modern plastic case will emphasize the minimalism of the hallway, an old edging will emphasize the elegance of the living room, and the frayed corners of the wicker box will shade the charming shabby-chic of the bedroom. To paint a suitcase in a bright color and to place accents in the room, to paste over with memorable photos or children's drawings - it all depends on the mood and style. It is worth noting that a decorated suitcase can not only decorate the house, but even perform the function of furniture. You can store something in a suitcase, you can sit on it or use it as a stand for small things - in a word, decorating an old suitcase allows you to save space by using it rationally. A pleasant addition will be the surprise and admiration of guests at the sight of such a simple, but at the same time original design.
Little table
Turning an old suitcase into a table is a practical solution that requires very little effort. It is enough to buy legs of suitable height and with ordinary screws to screw them to the bottom. Classic, twisted or graphic with right angles - no limits. The legs can even be made of wheels - you get a low mobile table, which is perfect for loft style. Particular attention should be paid to the material from which the suitcase is made - the walls should be rigid enough not to bend under the weight of the tea cup. If necessary, you can strengthen the structure by gluing plywood, a rigid tray or even a mirror to the surface. It remains to add paints, or just coat the product with varnish, and you're done! A table from a suitcase is a thing whose functionality is really endless.
Bedside tables
An old suitcase in the bedroom is especially useful. It is most convenient to leave a book, phone or watch that was not read before going to bed on the bedside table. A bright touch, emphasizing and complementing the unique style of the bedroom, will be a bedside table from an old suitcase. There are many options for such a cabinet: you can put the suitcase on its legs, as is the case with the table, you can also put several suitcases on top of each other, or you can add originality, dispensing with no legs at all, and put the suitcase directly on the floor. The upper case can even be used as a dressing table by fixing a mirror on the inside of the lid. It’s perfect for the bedroom interior, as well as complementing it with a heavy wooden chest - you can store bedding, spare blankets and much more.
Ottoman or chair
Upholstered furniture is an indispensable attribute of a cozy home environment. It's nice to relax after a hard day, have a cup of hot tea, you can read a book even while sitting on an old suitcase! It is enough to make a chair or an ottoman out of it. Of course, not every suitcase is suitable for such a design: the walls should be deep, if possible well-preserved, and the material should be dense, stiff. It is not difficult to make a chair out of a suitcase, it is only important to have the necessary tools and materials:
With the help of boards and foam rubber, the base of the seat and back of the future chair is made. The legs are attached to the outer wall of the bottom of the suitcase. The upholstery is fastened with nails (or a furniture stapler) with a hammer.
Beds for pets
No less than comfort and pets. A rare cat or dog will refuse to soak up a soft, comfortable couch made of an old suitcase. Such a piece of furniture does not require much time and effort to manufacture. It will take only one part of the suitcase - the lid or the main compartment, it depends on the design of the future couch - you just need to put a pillow on it. You can not stop there and add legs to the resulting basket. An interesting option would be a couch with a roof. To make this option, it is necessary to fix the lid of the suitcase in a half-closed position, propping it with two boards. Cats, for the most part, love secluded places, often they climb into drawers or under the bed. This option will allow the pet to feel safe and fully enjoy the rest in a cozy house.
Wall shelves
Photos in beautiful frames, a vase of flowers, porcelain figurines or wooden figures - all these little things add a special touch to each person’s room. However, things need to be located somewhere. An interesting solution would be wall shelves made from an old suitcase. Most likely, you need a couple of suitcases, because the composition of several shelves looks more complete. To create shelves, even the oldest suitcases are suitable, they must be cut into two parts, and then attached to the wall. You can pre-coat future shelves with acrylic paint or simply varnish. Of course, the walls of the shelves should not bend under the weight of the things lying on them, therefore, they should be properly reinforced with plywood or picking up bags from hard material.It is possible to make a closed wall shelf from an old suitcase, in the form of a cabinet: it should be attached vertically to the wall, the cover in this case will serve as a door. Inside this design, you can fix several shelves, or leave it as it is. The original solution would be to place such a cabinet in the hallway or corridor, and use gloves and bags on the shelves as a housekeeper.
Organizer
Doing crafts calms and allows you to implement many ideas. But knitting or sewing requires a huge amount of material - countless spools of thread, skeins, balls, needles, scissors ... You can store materials in a basket or box, but this is not very convenient, because you have to constantly take it out and put it back. Organizer made with your own hands from an old suitcase will help organize materials and facilitate the process of needlework. You will need a wide elastic band - it needs to be sewn to the inside of the lid. You need to sew on, leaving small gaps between the transverse seams - this will result in fastenings for scissors, pencils or knitting needles. In the main compartment of the suitcase, all the things necessary in needlework will fit perfectly, if you organize the cells. The dividing walls can be made of cardboard, sheathed in cloth, or of plastic and wooden panels. An organizer from a suitcase is also useful for repairs, because it is very convenient to store tools in it. But the most important thing is that the do-it-yourself, decorated to your own taste, the organizer will instantly raise your spirits, instantly setting in a creative mood.
Decoupage old do-it-yourself suitcase
Decoupage technique came to us from France and for the past several centuries has not lost its popularity. This is undoubtedly an interesting way, which involves the restoration of old things by applying various drawings. You can use any material: newspapers, newspaper clippings, photographs and even napkins.Using sponges and brushes, you can transform an old suitcase beyond recognition! To do the restoration yourself do not need to graduate from the art school, just wait for inspiration. To make the result as impressive as possible, it is important to decide on the decoupage style. Of course, the determining factor will be the style of the room or even the whole house. Subtle details of the atmosphere will help to most clearly emphasize the nature of the room.
Stylistic directions of decoupage
Decoupage mastercloth with napkins
Conclusion
The decor of the suitcase allows you to create a unique style in your home. The whole picture is made up of trifles - a design made taking into account all the features of the situation will emphasize the character of the room as well as possible. Even the process of creating with your own hands a new image for an old thing is beautiful in its own way: getting to know new styles and techniques, immersing yourself in a world of creative imagination will allow you to relax and distract from your worries.
Undoubtedly, a piece of furniture made from an old suitcase will make a lasting impression on everyone.Guests will be delighted to see the updated antiquity.