November 10, 2011

Suitcase Table #2.

I've had this vintage suitcase and table legs lying around for at least the last year! After I moved, the suitcase was stored high above my closet but my recent closet makeover project has forced me into action! So I pulled it down and got to work! This is such an easy project and I just love how it turned out!! Thankfully, I had a spot in mind for this little guy - right between my two vintage cane chairs.
  This is the second suitcase table I've made and this one was just as easy as the first! I started with a suitcase, table legs, and some mounting plates! The suitcase was salvaged from my grandparent's garage, the legs came from Habitat for Humanity Re-Store (for $1 each!) and the plates I bought from Lowe's for about $1.50 each (screws included!)
It's really an incredibly easy project! Some tutorials say to place a piece of particle board inside the suitcase for the screws to drill into...but I skipped that step and just drilled directly into the suitcase and it's just fine :-)

I love it!!
I also love the total cost of the project - only ten bucks!! 

And if you're interested, you're looking at my next two projects! I adore these two cane chairs that were gifted to me and I think I'm finally ready to paint and reupholster them! A rainy weekend forecast just might help me finally get this project marked off my list!

Until next time...

*I'm linked up to House of Hepworth's, Fingerprints on the Fridge, and Saved by Suzy*

6 comments:

  1. Hmmm, I think I love that table!! I just scored two vintage suitcases, but neither of mine are as cute as yours. I think I might try my hand at recovering them, but for now I will just drool over yours! Can't wait to see the chairs:)

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  2. What a cool project! I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for sharing at my party!

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  3. WOW!! How chic! I will definitely be looking for some old suitcases now!! Great job! Your newest fan!

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  4. I so L O V E this!!! I'm on the lookout for an old suitcase from here out! Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Hey, this is a really cute idea that I've actually never seen before! I might be borrowing this one:)

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  6. I just wanted to let you know that I am featuring your table at my House Party!

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