31 Inspiring RV Interior Remodeling Ideas
Are you dreaming of the day you finally own your own RV? Imagine the freedom, the adventures, and the memories waiting to be made! While I haven’t bought mine yet, I spend so much time touring RVs and envisioning the perfect home on wheels.
When that day comes, we’ll likely buy a used RV, and let’s be honest, those interiors can be a bit drab and outdated. But don’t worry – with a little creativity and these inspiring RV interior remodeling ideas, you can transform any RV into a stylish, inviting home.
Whether you’re looking to brighten up a small kitchen or create a cozy living area, these ideas will inspire you to take on your own RV makeover with confidence. Let’s make your RV as adventurous and unique as your journeys!
RV Interior Color Schemes
Choosing the color scheme is a crucial step in your RV interior remodeling project. Most RVs come with either a brown or gray color scheme, which can be too boring for many full-timers.
While accents like curtains, throw pillows, or brightly colored utensils can spruce up the space, changing the entire color scheme can contribute to a total makeover.
Why are RV’s Interiors Usually Brown?
Traditionally, RVs often have a brown interior color scheme. Designers use materials like wood to create an environment that feels different from the inside of a car.
The warm hues are meant to create the feeling of a home, but the overall effect can sometimes be dated.
That’s why some RV companies now offer different color schemes, focusing more on cooler hues like gray and black.
RV Interior Remodeling Ideas for Every Space
1. Close-up on Kitchens
Bright and Modern: White walls and cabinets add brightness. A simple peel-and-stick backsplash can work wonders in a small RV kitchen.
Rustic Farmhouse: Add wood trim pieces to existing cabinet doors and install a copper metal backsplash for a rustic, farmhouse style.
Earthy Tones: Embrace earthy colors with copper-toned hardware and a coordinating counter surface. Replace bulky valances with simple curtains.
Office Space: Transform the slide area into an office space with natural wood for the slide-out workstation – perfect for nomadic entrepreneurs.
Dramatic Accent Wall: Create a dramatic accent wall with wallpaper and shelving to break up the strong pattern.
2. Living Area
RV owners often focus on creating a comfortable and inviting living area. Here are some ideas to make the most of your limited space:
Multi-purpose Furniture: Use sofas that convert into beds or tables with built-in storage.
Soft, Durable Fabrics: Choose soft, durable fabrics and cushions to enhance comfort and create a cozy atmosphere.
Good Lighting: Use a mix of natural light, overhead fixtures, and task lighting to brighten the space.
Personal Touches: Add thoughtful color schemes and personal touches, like photos or small decorative items.
Inspiring Living Area Concepts:
Surface Area Rug: Many people forget about bringing in a surface area rug, but it really centers the room.
Framed Windows: Curtains softly frame the large picture window, while the ottoman doubles as storage and seating.
Sliding Barn Doors: Wooden planks frame the slide-out, and small sliding barn doors cover the fireplace when not in use.
3. Dining Area
- Elegant and Casual: Bold wallpaper paired with neutral seats and table surface creates an elegant yet casual dining space. Shiplap style planks added to the back of the dinette booth bring character without competing with the wallpaper.
- Colorful Cushions: Recover stock RV cushions with colorful fabric to add a pop of color against other neutral tones.
- Versatile Furniture: Remove standard RV dinette furniture and bring in furniture with simple lines and less bulk. Stools can provide seating in other places inside and outside the rig.
4. Bathroom Ideas
Bathrooms in an RV are usually very small spaces, so upgrades here make a huge change.
- Modern Twist: Swap out the original sink basin, countertop, and hardware. Add trim pieces to the cabinets, and install a circular mirror and sink above the counter.
- Floating Shelves: Install natural wood floating shelves on the wall for added storage.
- Surface Changes: Make mostly surface changes, like taking down wallpaper, painting walls and cabinets, changing the counter space, and installing a new sink basin and hardware.
5. Design for Smaller Rigs
- Campervan Kitchen and Living Area: Connect the entire space with white and gray colors. Add planks to the ceiling for a natural feel. Use an adjustable table over the couch as the dining area without taking up extra space.
- Airy and Fresh: Keep it airy and fresh with natural wood ceiling beams and white walls and cabinetry. Make a dramatic statement with a light fixture.
- Seamless Style: Create a seamless style throughout with uniform colors for cabinets and countertops. Make use of every square inch of space in the kitchen.
6. Master Bedrooms
- Speakers and Cabinets: Install speakers and cabinets above the bed with mirrors on each side. Match white curtains and coffee drapes to the wooden interior. Add classy wall lights for charm.
- Coordinating Colors: Choose a color scheme that coordinates well with the rest of the RV.
7. Bunkrooms
- Bold Contrast: Create a bold contrast with a bright blue sliding door to the bunkroom with modern gold hardware against white walls.
- Privacy Curtains: Install privacy curtains for kids who sleep in an RV bunk room. Curtains are simple to install on a tension rod and don’t take up any extra space.
- Storage Space: Make use of the storage space underneath the bunk. Install shelving instead of a TV for better use of the space.
- Minimalistic Approach: Take a minimalistic approach to slide-out bunk beds with a boho vibe. Define the bunk space with clean, light wood planks while keeping the theme consistent with the area outside the bunks.
That’s our sampling for now! Isn’t it fun to see what others have done with their RV space? There are so many fun and stylish RV modifications to admire and learn from.
Which RV interior remodeling ideas are your favorite? Have you renovated your RV? Please share your ideas with us!
