Case the Joint for Suitable Uses

Here are some decorative possibilities for suitcases:

* Stack three or four as a bedside or sofa table, or place them at the foot of the bed to store linens and blankets.

* Top a stack of sturdy cases with a piece of glass or plastic laminate for use as a small dining table or occasional table.

* Stack several cases atop a tall chest for storage of out-of-season clothes.

* Put a train case on a dressing table to hold makeup.

* Use wicker cases or picnic baskets in the kitchen to store utensils or foodstuffs that don’t need refrigeration.

* Put a children’s camp trunk near the back door to store boots or sports equipment.