As camping becomes more and more popular, more and more people are trying to bring the experience to life by setting up their RV. Although caravans and campers are the epitome of compact living, old school ones might not be the epitome of stylish interiors. If you are looking for inspiration for the monotonous interior of your mobile home, here are some suitable and space-saving decoration ideas.
Why you should furnish and decorate your motorhome
When you're on the road, it can be a great feeling when your campervan feels like home. Practical improvements to the interior allow for easier use and make the journey much more pleasant. However, no matter which model you choose, campers usually have fairly standard and overall boring interiors. Add a personal touch to your caravan to make it yoursto increase well-being in it.
In addition, you can experience unforgettable moments in a personalized motorhome when you can park anywhere and enjoy the view. However, also remember that your camper's decoration must be light to avoid excess weight. In some cases, you can reduce the weight of your RV by replacing some of the existing interior design with a lightweight, modern style. If you think something might be too heavy, it's best to leave it behind.
Decorate the interior walls of the camper
Manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans tend to stick to beige, brown and gray. They do this not to offend anyone, as is the case with bolder decorating choices. The problem, of course, is that the end result is boring at best and, in many cases, downright ugly. Therefore, painting the walls of your caravan is a great way to add a personal touch to the interior without having to worry about load.
The choice of color scheme will of course depend on your own taste when furnishing your RV and making it more like a home away from home. Softer and brighter colors can make a small space like the one in a camper seem larger than it really is. Adding an accent wall with a darker color can also make a small room seem even larger.
Decide on a popular topic
Many RV owners like to choose a theme for their tiny home on wheels. Since the space is so small, this look can be carried throughout the RV with a themed bedspread, shower curtain, or fun stickers. You could go for an inspirational design or something more traditional like a beach or camping theme. You can also add themed pillows, bedspreads, shower curtains and a few little things to tie the whole thing together. If you're not sure where to start your makeover, choosing a theme might be an excellent place to start.
Set up your RV and add accessories
Something as simple as a throw blanket over the couch or new covers on the dinette cushions can add more character to your camper's interior. A colorful rug across the floor can do wonders for coziness, while new cushions added to the sofa or bed can add a pop of color to an otherwise dull-looking room.
Plants are also an excellent design idea to bring a little color into your room. Not only do they provide a calm and aesthetically pleasing look, but they also provide natural air purification. Some types of plants that are particularly good for traveling are bromeliads, rubber tree, aloe, bamboo and edible herbs like basil etc.
Choose the right decoration for your caravan
In the vast majority of campers, the walls are a plain beige, brown or gray color. These colors are neutral, which is fine, but they seem pretty drab. So why not liven things up a bit by adding some decor to the walls? Additionally, there are countless options when it comes to wall decoration. Many of them are simple andinexpensive DIY projects, so you can create one of them yourself to find the right decoration for your interior. Here are some ideas for such wall decorations:
- Pegboards or wire racks– This means you can set accents in the room with items from your inventory. Cute things you already have, like hats, sunglasses or purses, can be displayed as decorative elements in this way. Pegboards and wire racks are also fully customizable, allowing you to hang additional hooks, shelves, and storage containers.
- Maps– Most people who set up an RV also enjoy traveling with it. So why not show your love of geography by hanging up some maps. Cards can be placed in lightweight frames like pictures and hung with the right tools, or can even function as wallpaper that covers an entire wall.
- Pennants or triangular flags– There are a number of possible decorations used in RV renovations and bunting is a suitable option. Drag this across a large blank wall to make it contrast with the rest of the interior.
- Stickers– Sometimes a wall decal can add the perfect finishing touch. These are great because they are easy to install without making holes. Another advantage of stickers is that they do not add extra weight to the caravan.
- Photo wall– To showcase beautiful memories from your camping adventures, you can also use your own photos as wall decorations.
Furnish and beautify the bathroom in the motorhome
If you want to update your living area in the camper, you might as well go into the bathroom and give the room a little makeover too. In fact, refreshing the bathroom could be one of the easiest things you can do to give your RV a new look. Of course, there are affordable options available to you to freshen up such small bathrooms. For example, simply replace the shower curtain, put down a matching rug, and add a cute soap dispenser and/or toothbrush holder.
These accessories will definitely make a big difference and do not require a huge investment in terms of time or money. You can even install tile backsplashes behind the sink using peel and stick wallpaper. This can also be done in the camper’s kitchen. Obtain the patterns as you like to place over your existing bathroom floor.
Make changes in the bedroom
Of course, you shouldn't forget the bedroom when setting up your motorhome. There are some easy ways to improve the look of your compact bedroom, including changing the bedspread easily and inexpensively. Considering that many RV beds don't have headboards, another great bedroom makeover idea is to add a faux headboard to the bed. Below are our favorite methods to do this:
- Headboard with wallpaper– This adorable option installs quickly and doesn’t have to cost much at all.
- Placemat as a headboard– Even simpler and much lighter, such an improvement to the mobile bedroom is surprisingly pretty to look at.
- Headboard with tapestry carpet– If you happen to have a tapestry, quilt or even a pretty blanket that you really like, you can hang it at the head of your bed.
Design the lighting in the caravan
All mobile homes are equipped with lighting. Although functional, most RV lights aren't pretty. This allows the use of decorative light for any situation. There are various options:
- Fairy lights– These delicate lights are perfect for adding a magical sparkle to a place. Hang the string lights over the head of the bed or over the slide for pretty lighting that will calm you down at the end of a busy day.
- Battery cherries– Another wonderful, calming source of light would be a collection of battery-operated candles. This means you can give your mobile home the warm glow of a candle without risking the risk of an actual fire.
- Light tubes– To illuminate the inside of cabinets, you can also use light tubes. Simply attach the lights to the back wall of the closet and then turn them on whenever you need to see the back corners of your storage space.
Set up space-saving and beautiful furniture in the motorhome
If your camper is on the older side, it might be time to replace the furniture. This may seem like a daunting task, but it actually doesn't have to be. Most RV furniture is relatively easy to remove and only requires a few basic tools.
From there you can add pretty much any type of furniture as long as you measure to make sure it will fit. However, you will need to find a way to bolt your new furniture into place, especially if your travel trailer is a mobile vehicle.
