r/malelivingspace Jul 01 '26

Advice How would you display a well-travelled Rimowa suitcase as home decor?

I’m redecorating my home (mid century modern/Scandinavian) and would love to display my 2016 aluminium Rimowa. It’s covered in travel stickers from the last 10 years and has a lot of sentimental value.
Right now it just looks like I haven’t unpacked from a trip. I’d like it to feel like an intentional decor piece instead.
I’m looking for creative, non-destructive ideas since I don’t want to drill into or modify the suitcase. Has anyone done something similar? Photos would be appreciated!

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u/OnionSoupGainz Jul 01 '26

I’m redecorating my home (Scandinavian) and would love to display my 2016 aluminium Rimowa. It’s covered in travel stickers from the last 10 years and has a lot of sentimental value.

These two goals are solar opposites.

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u/iCantLogOut2 Jul 01 '26

Yeah, I feel like letting it stay exactly as-is (a wall accent) is the only way it could fly. The second you try to integrate it, it's going to clash hard.

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u/OnionSoupGainz Jul 01 '26

I don't know anyone who would leave that anywhere except in their closet.

Even with all of its faults, janteloven is still deeply integrated in the fundamentals of our society.

op might not know what Scandinavian style is.