creating a space that feels like home

 In 2016, we decided to hit the road and travel the entire United States. We had a travel trailer, but I knew with some love, we could transform this space into something that felt like a home. Having our home to come back to each day after a new adventure was such an important aspect of RV Living. We were always blown away that we were able to tow our entire life behind us. Crawl into our own beds each night, no matter was outside around us. Sometimes it was a rest stop or a Walmart parking lot, other times it was outside of Zion, a hillside on New Mexico or the beaches of Texas. No matter where we were, our home was right there with us.

The best thing we have done in our RV homes is to add paint to the walls. Painting our space white brightens up the entire RV. Taking away that "everything is brown" look makes the space cozy and welcoming. Some thing we are crazy for having so many white walls with 4 boys in such a small space but let me tell you, Mr Clean white eraser sponges are my best friend. From there we have added pops of color around out RV to give it the warmth and add our own touch. 

Another thing we do in our renovations to make it feel like home is we gut the slide and add a new couch and dinette area. We love our Home Reserve couch in our current RV and one of the other favorite couches we used in our first renovation is the Ikea couch with storage. Adding small pieces of furniture and such can give your space a warm feeling. 

Lastly, hang pictures! Use that rare wallspace wisely. It's valuable real-estate. Hang your favorite family picture, traveling map, bulletin board for keepsakes. Giving the space your own touch makes it feel so much more like home. 

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