Beau & Roux’s Corner- DIY Pet Bed
This month on Beau and Roux’s corner I have a fun DIY pet bed you can make from an old suitcase. I’ve seen a bunch of them on pinterest, and I just happened to find a bright red vintage samsonite suitcase at an antique mall for $5 a couple of months ago, so I just had to try one of my own. I would have loved to have bought some retro legs for the bottom of the bed, but did not want to spend a lot without knowing whether it would actually be used by the little fuzzies, so I used wooden ball feet I bought at the craft store and painted aqua. I love how easy it was to make, and if you are a savvy shopper, economical too!
Here’s what you need:
* A Suitcase
*A Pillow and Pillowcase
*Wooden Ball feet or furniture feet of your choice
*Wood Screws
*A ruler, pencil, and drill
Step 1: Take apart suitcase- My suitcase had a piano hinge which we were able to just pull out easily with pliers. If your has rivets, you can try to hammer them out.
Step 2: Mark bottom for feet- Measure from each corner where you want your feet. I measured in 2.5″ from each corner for mine
Step 3: Attach Feet- Drill screws through the bottom to make the pilot holes. Then, flip the suitcase over. Put a washer on your screw and screw into the bottom of the suitcase a bit. Take your foot and screw onto the screw a few turns, then hold the foot tightly with your hand while you tighten the screw down all the way until tight. Repeat with other feet.
Step 4: Finish- Finish off your pet bed with a fluffy pillow and a sweet pillowcase. My pet bed fit a standard pillow.
And there you have it. Easy peasy! I love how cute this turned out, and it only took about 20 minutes to make. Beauregard, our dog, really likes it so far! I used one of his favorite pillows from our bed and one of my favorite vintage pillowcases from my stash. Overall a cute, and fun craft for you top make for your favorite furry friend!
Very cute! and looks so comfy! Great job!
Thank you! What’s so funny is my dog has been scared of the suitcase for a while. I thought there was no way he’d lay in it, but he decided it’s his favorite now.
That is hilarious!
(Just found this today, btw, via a Money Talks News email I get every day.)
I have a cat but think she’d love this. I love the ball feet; what a great idea!
Thank you! My pets all love it 🙂
Awesome idea! your dog looks so great on it!
Thank you! He is a great model, and i’m so glad he likes his bed!
So cute! I made one too, just a bit different!
http://thegoldjellybean.com/2012/03/diy-vintage-suitcase-dog-bed.html
Oh cool, I’m gonna go check it out! 🙂
Tried to comment on your blog, and couldn’t get the code to allow me to comment. Your doggie bed is completely adorable! I love that you added a little throw pillow and mirror for your pups!
strange, i have since changed the comment box… anyways, thanks!
CUTE! I have an IG too. This looks like the perfect mix of decor and pet comfort 🙂
Aw, Iggys are the best!
Hi, quick question. I did this project this weekend (Awesome!), but the pillow doesn’t fit into the suitcase…there is a gap. How did you fill in the gaps (I think we have the same suitcase 16×25 or so)? Thanks!!
Hi Corrie! I used an old pillow off of my guest bed, but it got peed on so I have no idea the exact size it was. I think it was a standard pillow from target. I pile old towels in the pillowcase now as they are easier to wash when someone decides to get territorial. I would maybe try a jumbo pillow or something in between a standard and a king pillow. Hope this helps