Last summer, Sarahc published a post with five great ways to use vintage suitcases around the home. One that we'd never thought of -- and just discovered -- is a quirky DIY project for the bathroom:
Turn it into a medicine cabinet. While the link goes through a how-to list, what we're really missing are the step-by-step and final visuals. We're skeptical, but intrigued. One big missing element: the mirror.
Thoughts on this??
To start, you'll need:
- 1 hard case vintage suitcase (squared is best)
- Power drill
- Wood screws
- Toggle bolts
- 1X4's
- ¾ wood molding
- Hard as nails glue or epoxy glue
- Paint
To continue, click here for the full how-to from Associated Content: Home Improvement.
If anyone's actually done this and succeeded, please send your photos to chicago(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com!
(Image: Living Etc., March 2006)
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It seems like a lot of people are obsessed with old suitcases for some reason. I never find them attractive for all these different ideas but maybe it's because I have allergies to dust and mold which would be quite comfortable in an old suitcase.
I've seen this done with incredible results!
Check out Vanitycase's shop on etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=21608455
I wouldnt do it, anyways all my vintage lugage Is UGLY and hidden under my bed.