There is no shortage of features and benefits that you can choose from when buying a brand new RV. But if you’re looking to work within a budget, your best option may be to purchase a used RV. That doesn’t mean you need to give up the comfortable and cozy feel that you’re looking for. You can still find preowned RVs that have many of the features that you’re after at a great price. And there are plenty of ways to customize your used RV (or new RV) to have that cozy, homey feel that you’re after.
Here are some strategies you can use to cozy up your RV!
Focus on the lighting
There are plenty of lighting options that you can add to your RV to change the feel and set the mood. You can fit the option that best fits your needs and budget. There are options all the way from simple stick on lights that you can use to read before bed all the way up to replacing your light fixtures to take advantage of dimmable options.
Think about the bedding
When it comes to being comfortable, bedding is often one of the first things people think of. If you’re not getting a good night sleep in your RV, look at replacing the mattress or adding a topper to make it more comfortable. You can also swap out the comforters, blankets, and pillows to help you get the best rest possible.
Add or replace window treatments
Window treatments serve a dual purpose in every room of your RV. Not only do they allow you to choose a fabric and style that matches your taste and makes the space feel like home, but they also help protect your privacy when you’re in a crowded campground. You can get curtains, shades or drapes that fit the décor your after while blocking out the light to allow for the best sleeping and keeping people from seeing in when you want a little time to yourself.
Replace the furniture
Just because certain furniture came in your used RV doesn’t mean that it needs to stay there. You can look at simply swapping out one piece for another. Or, you can explore the idea of remodeling the interior to fit what you’re current needs are. For example, your RV might have a dinette with built in sleeping area, but you may rather have a table and chairs and no extra sleeping space. There are plenty of ways to upgrade your RV to make it work for you.
Focus on storage solutions
It’s hard to feel cozy and relaxed in a cluttered space. If your RV is short on built-in storage, start looking for creative ways to clean it up and declutter. You can start by eliminating things from your RV that you don’t really need to have with you. Look for things that you always bring but never use.
Then, you can start looking for ways to create new storage spaces on the backs of doors or on the wall of the bathroom. There are plenty of ways to create storage options that are both practical and stylish.
Decorate for the season
When you’re at home (or when you had a set physical location) you probably decorate for the seasons. You break out the pumpkins in the fall, the tree at Christmas and the flowers during spring. Do the same thing in your RV. Whatever holidays you celebrate or seasons you enjoy, incorporate them into your RV to make it feel more like home.
Put pictures on the wall
Your RV is destined for travel. You’re most likely taking amazing pictures in the locations that you’re traveling to, so put them up on the walls. There are frames specifically designed to travel well so they’ll stay on the wall and avoid the glass so they aren’t breakable. Show off your family and friends throughout your RV.
Don’t forget the little touches
There are tons of little touches that you can add to your RV to help make it cozier. This includes fake candles that can give that flicker as you relax at the end of the day, keeping a throw blanket out on your couch or chair, and using room sprays to keep your RV smelling like home.
Got a big project in mind?
The ideas are limitless to what you can do in your RV with a little work and imagination. If you’re ready to customize your RV or make some upgrades to turn it into the cozy home-away-from-home that you’re after, and the project is outside of your DIY abilities, our service department is here to help.
