I always enjoy hearing the story behind what drove someone to buy a camper, what about you?

Maybe it’s for a simpler life, to save money, to travel the world, or for sporadic or even extended road trips.

Today we’re touring a camper transformation from Dan and Sarah, a couple with 4 adorable kids and a passion for renovating. In fact, these two even have their own handcrafted woodworking and design shop, Joinery & Design Co.!

For them, buying a camper was the perfect solution for creating a temporary living space while building out their new home, and they were able to stay in it until it got cold (gotta love those MN winters!).

They’re all about the changes that make a home functional, inspiring and comfortable, so it seems only natural they would create that in their tiny home, even if it was going to be short term.

With this being a temporary living situation, Sarah and Dan chose to sleep on the pull-out sofa and transform the bedroom into sleeping quarters for their kids, by building 4 bunk beds, creating ample storage for toys, and leaving room for play time.

Kid-Friendly Modern Rustic Camper Remodel

The choice of colors and materials in this reno are simple, beautiful, and kid-friendly. It looks straight out of a magazine! Best of all, this family now have a place to create lasting memories as they take trips throughout the year!

What kind of camper do you have?

2003 Trail Bay travel trailer

How would you describe your decorating style?

Modern, clean, rustic

What are you most inspired by or is there anything specific that inspired your reno?

We fell in love with a moody design palette!

Where’s your favorite place to shop for décor?:

West Elm or HomeGoods

How long did the renovation process take?

I think we did it In a little over a month!

What was most challenging about your renovation?

The RV mechanics!!

What project made the most difference in the space?

The bunk room, hands down! We gained so much space!

Do you have any future projects or changes planned for the interior?

Nope! We love It! Maybe another RV reno down the road! 😉

What piece of advice would you give people starting a camper renovation?

Start with a good core and RV mechanics so you can concentrate on the interior.

What has been your favorite place to explore so far during your journey? Or a place you are excited to explore in the future?

Brainerd, MN on the Mississippi River

Thank you Sarah and Dan for giving the RV community another inspiring renovation!

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