If you are looking for the perfect coffee table that will make a statement in your living room look no further! An old, rustic suitcase can be the secret to this and will transfer your space into a designer room. That is not it! The table is also a great storage place for our board games. We can easily remove the glass, open it and entertain our visitors.
Steve was lucky to inherit one of the large sturdy old-fashioned looking suitcases from his grandfather who travelled the world. Inherit – I mean it sat in the loft for 30 years collecting dust until we decided to bring it back to life. Let’s see how!
Difficulty: MEDIUM
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After
Tools required: Saw, Hammer, Drill, Nails, Tape measure
Shopping list:
- 4 heavy duty rubber swivel castor wheels @ £22 (4-pack)
- Large piece of hardwood plywood (approx. £12 per M2)
- Bespoke glass top £66
To do list:
- Get a suitcase.
- Decide on a height, which will fit your living room sofa or chairs
- Attach the plywood to the table. We used two sheets to get the correct height.
- Apply the wheels. We went for 75mm wheels instead or 50mm which were £12 more expensive. Having wheels attached you can move easily move the table and rubber wheels will protect the floor.
- If you want a glass on the top order a bespoke glass top. I would recommend it as it keeps the top flat, clean and save for glasses, plates, etc… Your local glass company will be happy to assist. I ordered 6mm thick toughened glass 900mm x 520mm with polished edges radius corners and it was ready within one week.
Tip:
- If you don’t own a suitcase and really want one, they can be easily picked up for a bargain in your local second-hand furniture centre, car-boot sale or Ebay.
- Make sure you apply small silicone protectors on the suitcase before you put a glass on the top.