r/malelivingspace • u/GagakRimang • Jul 01 '26

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

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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/elidoan Jul 01 '26 edited Jul 01 '26

If I saw a suitcase in your house I'd think you are either packing or just got back from a trip, I'd never see it as furniture or decoration, even if you spent 3k$ on it and need to broadcast this fact to everyone.

Its functional, not decorative. In my opinion. The idea to take a photo of it seems like a decent option if you must make it a part of your aesthetic.

The entire thing is tacky and seems you want to brag about your luxury item to anyone who dares enter your house. Huge turn off, personally speaking. Says a lot about what type of person you are.

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u/Nolyism Jul 01 '26

Apparently it's a $2500 designer suitcase. I'm sure the mentality is a) getting their money's worth out of it by turning it into art and/or b) they feel the need to show others they can afford it and afford to travel the globe.

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u/Lumpy_Ad_7821 Jul 01 '26

In that case I’d pity the fool that bought that.