Rustic storage coffee table – Browse Second-hand shops and flea markets for vintage suitcases and lowland chests or traveling trunks with visual appeal. Transform your suitcase or chest to a coffee table with secret storage.  Magazines, DVDs and crafts are some of the items you can secretly store your hidden rustic storage coffee table. The exterior of the suitcase can be left as is or painted in a shade that matches your decor.

DIY secret rustic storage coffee table Let dry according to paint or stain manufacturer’s instructions. Turn the suitcase or chest and examine the underside. Trim any ragged fabric to make the underside nicely. Measure and mark the corresponding locations for the placement of all four legs.

DIY secret rustic storage coffee table, Keep the top plate hardware for the first leg in place (as marked) and drill in the suitcase. Repeat until all four plates are safe. Screw the legs into the shingles. Flip the rustic storage coffee table and open the lid. Staple new fabric over the old lining assembly outline of the case.  Cover the exposed edges with drawstrings or trim with a glue gun. When dry, way dividers in the chest. Add storage containers and close the lid.