Suitcase shelf

I have been looking for a way to add more storage in my bathroom, but in a unique way. Bathroom shelving options are often boring and I definitely didn’t want that. I also didn’t want open shelves …

See how I made my vintage suitcases into unique looking shelves!

We all have baggage but what we do with them is what matters. Here are a few ideas.

Ki Nassauer, editor-in-chief of Fleamarket Style magazine and founder of JunkMarket, a monthly sale of vintage and repurposed finds, knows a diamond in the rough when she sees it. This has earned her the nickname “The Martha Stewart of Junk.”We’re big fans of finding new uses for vintage suitcases, as shown here, here and here, but mounting them on the wall and using them as shelves is something I’ve never seen before. I love it!

When inspiration, patience, and hard work get together, there are no limits to the wonders that the human hands can create. They can transform the most random valueless things into pieces of art or useful daily items. If we think about it, these upcycled objects are more valuable than brand new ones, as they have a story to tell and long hours of dedication and effort behind them.

Vintage suitcases are so easy to find at thrift and antique stores. Here are our favorite ideas for how to display vintage suitcases in your home.

I am so in awe of the person who can look at a pile of old doors and not only envision a new kitchen island but also execute it. So naturally when I came across Blake Sloane’s salvaged designs I was totally impressed.While researching Rebuilding Exchange last week, I came across the work of artist Blake Sloane and was immediately smitten. Blake creates beautiful and unique furniture and art using salvaged parts.