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The next major project in our RV Renovation was a bunkhouse flip! It was super important to me that this feel like our girls’ home, to ease the transition for them. What was there clearly wasn’t working for us and our kids, so we gutted it to the basics. The futon came out pretty much Day 1.
After laying new flooring, Michael built Addie’s bed on the lower bunk, with a lift top for storage! Check out this reel to see how he did it:
We also built a “crib” on the top bunk for our 2 year old (I’ll have to make a video on that and update this post). We used this gate, and these bolts for stability. We hook it when she is in there, and slide it to open and get her out.
We ordered the girls Beddy’s in their vintage blush color. I am obsessed! They are so comfortable and easy to make, which keeps their room looking way more tidy! (Cute accent pillows here)
The wallpaper was an Etsy find (you can order it here!) and was my biggest splurge! I could die over the way it came out in the space! I ordered 3 panels and cut them in thirds to do the top part of the walls. I painted the bottom part with Behr Marquee One Coat in a Semi Gloss finish, for little sticky hands. Michael added lattice strips to make board and batten. The white really makes the room feel huge!
Our girls love dress ups, so we added this cute little cube shelf to store their outfits and toys in. On moving days, we will just lay that on one of the bunks! The storage it provides is well worth the little bit of floor space that it takes up!
We pulled and replaced the trim in the rest of our RV (See more projects here!), but I couldn’t help but like the feminine look of the older trim in here. I painted it pure white with the same paint we used on the walls and I am so happy that I did!
For their laundry hamper, I didn’t want a big, bulky bin on the floor. Not to mention that my kids used to think it was hilarious to dump out the laundry bin and hide inside of it. That wasn’t my favorite, so when I saw this cute hanging macrame one (bought HERE), I knew it was a match made in heaven! They think it’s fun to toss laundry in like a basketball. Plus the bottom zips, so I can unzip and dump it into a basket really easily! I hung it with some Command hooks and they are holding just fine, even when it’s fully loaded!
I used the same Heirloom Traditions paint on their closet that I used in the bathroom and kitchen. We painted the handles black and replaced the top with a simple wood instead of the ugly kitchen counter looking top that was there. (I have always loved that cute little rainbow from Lilliana’s First Birthday, so I knew I needed to bring it in here too!)
My Monstera (from Amazon of all places?!) needed a home in the rig when we moved in. I stuck him up there just to get him out of the way, but we all fell in love with the bold greenery he added to the room, so there he stayed! Plus, he helps purify and oxygenate their air, so it’s a win-win!
Side note: if you are a mom of littles, you NEED A Hatch Rest +! It is the best sound machine and wake up clock ever! We love ours.
And that’s it! My favorite room in our rig right now! Check out the full before and after walkthrough on this reel:
When we bought our RV, our plan was to flip it from tip to tail. A major RV Bathroom Transformation was at the top of my list. Check out the lovely before:
So much dingy brown! First step was the flooring. Michael added that before we got the girls to the rig and it made a huge difference!
The next step was the vanity. We pried that ugly top off and replaced it with wood, which I coated with a thick coat of Polyurethane. I painted the vanity base using my favorite paint for cabinets: Heirloom Traditions Paint in London (Blue/green/grey).
We hunted around for a while on the sink. I wanted a white chunky vestal sink, but we could not find one that didn’t add a ton of weight to the rig. I opted for this gorgeous hammered matte black drop in, and it was literally the best choice ever. We love it! Of course, the faucet had to go, too. This simple black one was the perfect addition and fit the counter exactly.
The hardware is just spray painted with the same paint I used for the built in transformation that we did.
Now that mirror. That one was tricky. Every time we would find something we liked, we would look at the weight and it would be about a ton. I’m not even kidding. Everything was coming to like 20+ lbs which is a lot of weight to lose to a mirror. Not to mention needing to be able to mount it on the thin RV walls.
Finally, we were able to find this one. It has that sleek look I was wanting, but it is light as a feather! I absolutely recommend! We hung it with an anchored screw, but I also added some Command strips for extra stability.
I love the look of walls of subway tile! I think they just make a space look so fresh. Obviously, real tile was not an option (weight and time), so I started researching the peel-and-stick variety. I honestly was hesitant, because I didn’t want something that looked fake and cheap.
After much searching and tons of review reading, we landed on this one from Amazon. It goes on so easily and cuts like butter. BUT when you’re looking at it, you honestly cannot tell that it isn’t real tile! I am super happy with it and will be using the same product in our kitchen renovation.
Before we even bought our RV, I fell in love with this shower curtain from Hearth & Hand by Magnolia and knew it had to be in our space! The shower has glass doors for practicality, but I don’t love the look. We wanted to soften it up, but also add a little privacy for when you are in the shower. We only have one toilet and two little girls who very likely will have to potty while you are in, so this was a must!
I am not afraid to drill into the RV walls, at all. But I didn’t want to mount a toilet paper holder with all of the wear and tear those get and have it pull out of the wall. Plus there is the bulk aspect to consider.
I stumbled upon this gorgeous macrame toilet paper holder on Amazon and knew we had to have it! It is absolutely perfect for our “boho farmhouse” vibe, lightweight and low profile! I opted for a command hook to hang it for extra stability, but it is the perfect RV bathroom TP holder!
That cute little sign is another Hearth & Hand special! So perfect for our space, and a great reminder for little girls who struggle in this area.
With 4 towels in the bathroom, I knew bulky hooks were not my favorite look. We decided to try out this accordion style coat rack and it has been perfect! It can hold our towels, hand towels and the occasional laundry! I’m super happy with the buy.
Speaking of towels….When we were trying to decide what items to put into storage vs what to bring in the rig, our fluffy bath towels were a big decision. They are so cozy, but obviously take up tons of space. They are heavy when wet and would be more difficult to wash in our small RV washer/dryer as well. A few full-time RV friends recommended these Turkish towels and we hesitantly decided to give them a try. I’ll be honest, I was a skeptic.
Let me tell you, this was the best decision ever! They do actually get you very dry very quickly! They are dry and ready to use again in about an hour if you hang them up. They roll tightly for space purposes and weigh next to nothing. I actually think I like them better than our old towels. I’m not sure I will switch back when we go back to a house someday. You can grab the exact ones we have HERE (they are not all created equal!)
Now. If you have never RV’d, you probably don’t know this. I’ll be honest, I did not before we bought an RV myself. But, you are not supposed to flush your toilet paper. It’s super bad for your holding tanks. The thought grossed me out a little at first, but we have honestly adapted. My solution was to find a can that has a lid to keep things contained and keep dogs out.
I am not to keen on the metal flip top style, so I found this gorgeous woven can at Target and it fits the space so well! (I’ll address it, ignore the dog hair. I literally vacuum this place every day and it still accumulates so fast! I didn’t notice until after I did pics. Sorry, not sorry! Keepin’ it real for you over here).
The “closet” cabinet was also done with the same Heirloom Traditions Paint. Isn’t that color just dreamy?!
You can see the full walkthrough on the Reel video below! We are so happy with how this turned out. Our tiny house is truly starting to feel like a home.
If you’ve been wanting to transform your RV bathroom, I say go for it! This project was done in a weekend and made a huge impact! Don’t be scared to start pulling things out or painting. You will be so glad you did!