I’m heading in a different direction today on A Friend Afar. I’ve been sharing all of my stories from France lately, but today I’d like to share with you one of the ways I stay inspired by travel when I’m at home. In addition to framed photographs from our trips and souvenirs like textiles and ceramics, we have a few vintage suitcases in our home. Our suitcases are stacked on a vintage luggage rack and serve as a nightstand in our bedroom.
Here’s a nightstand similar to ours. [Source: Home DIT]
I love this stack of vintage suitcases holding a vintage globe. Perfect vintage wanderlust style! [Source: Charity Chic]
Another bedside table, and I love the old camera placed delicately on top. [Source: Style Me Pretty Living]
Don’t limit yourself to side tables – these larger pieces of vintage luggage make a great coffee table and conversation piece! [Source: Eye for Design]
Here’s an interesting twist! This suitcase is attached to the wall as a shelf, and it makes a great nightstand with its pockets and storage space! [Source: Design Sponge]
I love these matching suitcases as a low side table in a living room. Since they’re stacked lower to the ground, the room still feels spacious. [Source: Style Me Pretty Living]
How fun is this suitcase medicine cabinet? They just added a mirror and attached it to the wall. So easy! [Source: Blake Sloan]
Do you have any suitcases that you use for storage and decoration? Tell me about them in the comments!
1. I love the plant sitting on top of these beautiful suitcases. [Source: Eye for Design]
2. See how easy it is to make a side table with storage? [Source: Globally Gorgeous]
3. Potted succulents and old books are displayed in these pretty suitcases. [Source: Apartment Therapy]
4. You can even paint your suitcase for a fun and quirky piece of furniture. [Source: Apartment Therapy]
5. What a lucky find these Louis Vuitton suitcases were! [Source: Victoria Pearson via Apartment Therapy]
Meagan grew up in the North Georgia Mountains and spent her first trip abroad in Italy. She’s been traveling all over the world ever since, learning Spanish, Japanese, and Thai. She travels for the food, the culture, and the history.