30 DIY Decorating Ideas With Repurposed Old Suitcases

Last Updated on April 7, 2020 by Kimberly Crawford

Recycling old suitcases to decorate your home is an exciting idea. They can give your home an artistic feel with a personalized decoration style. It is not difficult as long as you are willing to stretch your creative imagination. 

Here are 30 wonderful ideas to help recycle and reuse old suitcases if you intend to add a personalized décor to your home.

1. RAINBOW SUITCASES DECORATION

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This is an easy décor you can try. It requires stacking old colorful suitcases to form a rainbow pattern. Imagine this in your home!

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2. COOL WALL DÉCOR WITH OLD SUITCASES

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This is a unique style to employ while decorating your house as different colorful suitcases can be attached to the wall to create an artistic pattern.

3. VINTAGE SUITCASE LID TURNED INTO BREAKFAST TRAY

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This unusual idea can be explored by using the lid of a vintage suitcase as an unconventional tray.

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4. OLD SUITCASE TO SHOWCASE FLOWERS

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You can present flowers in old suitcases and place them outdoors for a pretty sight.

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5. THRIFT FIND FOR VINTAGE TV STAND DÉCOR

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Make your TV appealing by adding vintage suitcases to your TV stand.

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6. VINTAGE SUITCASE DRESSER

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Use old suitcases as compartments in your dresser to make your dresser stand out.

7. SIMPLE NIGHTSTAND

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Stack old suitcases to form an artistic makeshift nightstand.

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8. PICTURE OR MAGAZINE STORAGE

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You can neatly arrange pictures and magazines in old vintage suitcases.

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9. OLD SUITCASE AS TOWEL SHELF

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Towel stand is a must-have in every bathroom. However, you can attach an old suitcase to the wall as a makeshift towel stand.

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10. USE SUITCASES AS WINE CHESS

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Use a vintage suitcase to display wines as wine chess.

11. SINGLE SUITCASE NIGHTSTAND

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You can incorporate this idea of using a single suitcase as a nightstand in your room.

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12. DIY CAT BUNK BED

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For cat lovers, you could use old suitcases as cat bunk beds by separating the lid from the body and using it in a step fashion with soft clothes for the cat’s comfort.

13. SUITCASE CRAFT SUPPLY STORAGE

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Another good way an old suitcase could be used is by arranging your supplies in it, tagging them with colors to make them easily identified.

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14. FLOWERS IN SUITCASES FOR OUTDOOR PARTY DÉCOR

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If you love gardening, voila an addition to your outdoor décor!

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15. VINTAGE SUITCASE AS ARTSY BEDSIDE STAND

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Try out this exceptional bedside stand with a vintage suitcase.

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16. OLD SUITCASE FOR MINI BAR

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Try out this light mini-bar with old vintage suitcases.

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17. THRIFT FINDS AS UNDERSTAIR HOME DÉCOR

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How to beautify your under-stair space? Here you go.

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18. RAISED DOG BOWLS FROM VINTAGE SUITCASES

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Make exceptional dog bowls using vintage suitcases.

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19. OLD SUITCASES FOR BATHROOM SUPPLIES STORAGE

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You can store bathroom supplies in old vintage suitcases. You can also attach a mirror on the lid as a bonus!

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20. USE VINTAGE SUITCASE AS HOME EDIT

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Incorporate this creativity into your home by using old suitcases as a settee or just a low table.

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21. VINTAGE SUITCASE FOR WOMEN STUFF STORAGE

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Women have a lot of stuff. You can create your storage space with a vintage suitcase.

22. VINTAGE SUITCASES TO CREATE COLORFUL STAIRWAY

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Beautiful, colorful stairway designed with vintage suitcases. Are you still thinking of throwing away yours?

23. VINTAGE SUITCASE TABLE

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Add some wooden plank to create your very customized suitcase table.

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24. VINTAGE PICNIC TABLE

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This super cute handy picnic table was made out of vintage suitcases. You can try this out.

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25. ARTSY HOME DÉCOR

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Stack suitcases to make for artsy home interior décor.

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26. VINTAGE SUITCASES FOR SNOWMEN DÉCOR

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You may not have snow where you are but you can bring to snowman feel to your door by trying these out.

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27. OLD SUITCASE AS MEDICINE CABINET

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Need to install a medicine cabinet but you don’t want to spend too much? Ask your grandma for her old suitcase and enjoy it!

28. SUITCASE TO MANAGE STORAGE SPACE

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Use suitcases to manage storage space.

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29. OUTDOOR VINTAGE SHELF

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Install outdoor vintage shelves with old suitcases.

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30. VINTAGE MEMORABILIA FOR WEDDING

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Memories! You can incorporate this idea for your wedding or a wedding fair.

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You don’t have to throw away those suitcases anymore seeing as you can make something useful out of them. If you don’t have vintage suitcases, you can shop for them at thrift stores around you or just ask your grandparents!

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Karen is the editor and chief contributor to the website farmfoodfamily.com, drawing on over 20 years of experience gardening, sewing, quilting and experimenting with various fiber arts and crafts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Botany from the University of Vermont and a Master Gardener certification from Cornell Cooperative Extension.