The Suitcase Ottoman

Providence Hill
by Providence Hill
$20.00
2 Hours
Easy
When I swapped out my husband's recliner for a club chair I knew he would want some type if footrest. While brainstorming and searching my basement (where I keep all my creative "junk"), I realized that I have a ton of old suitcases. And doorknobs... lots of doorknobs! That's when if hit me.
It was the perfect size for an ottoman but not the perfect color. A little chalk paint fixed that problem. I made sure to leave the trim and hardware alone so all the good "rustiness" could still show through.
The footstool was finished off by adding a few old brass doorknobs for the feet.
It's the perfect footrest for his new chair! I love that we can use it to store all kinds of junk too! Be sure to swing by my blog to check out the before and after of his new chair paired with the suitcase ottoman!
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  • Julie Julie on Apr 14, 2019

    I have my dads military trunk and want to do something with it ...but I love that it has all his information on it... I want to keep it the same way. How can I do that without painting it... Any suggestions.???

  • Tol70803369 Tol70803369 on Feb 19, 2023

    I have some lovely but old antique leather suitcases from my great aunt. How could I spruce them up and restore their patina (not paint) to make them into a side table that’s not too shabby like your transformation?

  • Gig69451122 Gig69451122 on Feb 15, 2024

    Great idea! I tried seeing your blog, but it wouldn't go there. My ? How did you attach the feet?

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  • MJ Serris MJ Serris on Sep 23, 2017

    I have my husband's old navy military suitcase. Very cool looking with his name stenciled on it. It would make a perfect ottoman. Going to look for some knobs to add to bottom.

    Thanks for a great idea.

  • Pennie Collins Pennie Collins on Sep 26, 2017

    Aces!

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