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This Mid-Century-Modern RV Is Actually All New and Modern Inside

This isn’t your grandpa’s RV, even if it looks like it.

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Retro resto-mods aren't anything new in the car world. There are countless companies that take classic designs, and even entire classic cars, and pack them with modern technology and materials. Companies like Singer, Alfaholics, Icon, and Ruf all have cars with beloved vintage designs wrapped around modern underpinnings. But did you know there's an RV company that does the same thing? As the Autopian recently discovered, Holiday House RVs are back from the dead and they pack up-to-date interiors wrapped in mid-century modern exterior designs.

Not familiar with Holiday House RVs? Don't worry, you're not alone. Holiday House was a very small RV company that only built handmade RVs for a mail-order gift basket company, Harry & David, during the offseason. Harry & David owner David Holmes wanted to bring in some additional revenue during his offseasons, so he put his gift basket craftspeople to work building RVs under the Holiday House name. To create his mid-century modern RV designs, Holmes turned to Charles Pelly, the American designer who would go on to design TV show sets and even help found BMW's Designworks USA.

Holiday House eventually went under in 1962 and the rights to its name were bounced around between companies for decades but no one ever did anything with the name. That is until 2014, when the current owners took control of the name with the intent to bring the brand back from the dead. According to Holiday House, its revival will reignite the passions of RV enthusiasts, similar to how "Chevrolet reintroduced the Camaro and Dodge reintroduced the Challenger."

Old Holiday House RVs were built just like every other RV of the '60s: wooden frames on steel chassis with plywood sheathing. However, those old campers were susceptible to mold and mildew, being made mostly from wood. Now, Holiday House uses mostly aluminum construction, R14 insulation, and composite vinyl flooring (though the roof panels are still made from plywood). However, the exterior designs are all inspired by the classic Pelly-penned RVs of the '60s. The brand's fan-favorite "Worldview" wraparound front window is back as well.

Inside, these RVs have solid-wood cabinetry, Bluetooth radios, and gas stoves. However, they still use mid-century modern designs, such as wood paneling and ribbed metal trim.

There are three different models available: the 18RB (20 feet, 11 inches long), the 24SC (26 feet, nine inches long), and the 27RQ (30 feet, seven inches long). Holiday House doesn't list prices, and you'll have to find one of its dealers to buy one, but prices seem to range from around $40,000-$82,000, according to the Autopian . For any fan of mid-century modern RVs, these new Holiday House campers could be as exciting as the revived Camaro was for car enthusiasts.

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Perfecting a Mid-Century Modern Interior Design (RV Decorating)

Do you love the look of mid-century modern homes and decor and want to bring that aesthetic into your recreational vehicle?

Part of owning an RV is the ability to decorate it to your taste, and imparting a mid-century modern theme is not only possible but will set your camper apart from the crowd.

Decorating an RV, so the style looks cohesive means going step-by-step from flooring to walls to decor and nailing this era’s bold color scheme and sleek designs without it being overwhelming.

To help you bring this look to your camper, I put design inspiration and the best tips in this guide on how to create a mid-century modern RV theme.

When you follow some basic decorating rules, it’s easy to transform any bland RV decor into something exciting, no matter your budget, so let’s dive in!

Best RV Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas

The best way to streamline your design plans to create a stunning mid-century modern RV interior is to break the project into steps.

It’s also crucial to remember that space inside a recreational vehicle is valuable. This feature means you’ll want to add decor pieces that fit the theme but are also functional for use during camping trips.

While a vintage-looking RV is an excellent start for the mid-century decorating style, any travel trailer, motorhome, or fifth wheel can take on the design. So let’s use the tips below to transform your camper and make each new journey even more memorable!

Choose a Specific Mid-Century Modern Theme

Remember that no two people will interpret the mid-century modern theme the same way, so plot out which elements of the style appeal to you the most.

With the mid-century modern design style running from the 1940s through the 1960s, there are plenty of variations to suit your taste.

Creating a mood board with colors, furniture, flooring, walls, and lighting will help you formulate the best plan and help you visualize how your choices work together to bring your ideas to life.

Some mid-century modern decorating sub-themes to consider are focusing on a specific decade or years when the style was popular.

For instance, the 1940s used a more extensive mix of colors in both furniture and accent pieces, while in the early 1950s, the emphasis was on greens and oranges. The late 1950s and early 1960s showcased more wood and stone with yellow tones and teal upholstery.

Narrowing down which vibe of the mid-century modern look excites you most will help you finalize your RV design plan. Go online and scroll through different images of vintage photos and see what captures your attention and gather your color scheme and overall design clues from there.

One of the appealing aspects of mid-century modern design is the timeless look of the significant furniture pieces. The benefit of this theme is it allows you to keep most of the main components and transition them to a new theme if you decide to redo your RV in the future.

Choose Your Mid Century Modern Color Palette

Colors from the mid-century modern era consist of these main shades:

• Yellow Gold
• Mustard Yellow
• Pumpkin Orange
• Avocado Green
• Apple Green
• Olive Green
• Earthy Reds

Specific colors were more popular, say in the late 1940s versus the mid-1950s, so you can select colors to fit more precisely to the niche look you are going for, or you can choose the ones you find most appealing.

For the limited space inside a recreational vehicle, a great tip is to limit your colors to no more than three shades. Too many colors will make the interior feel too chaotic and detract from the simplistic mid-century look you are trying to achieve.

One thing to note is to select colors with the same intensity or vibrancy, so the look remains balanced.

While pops of pastel pinks or blues were fashionable with the mid-tone color shades, there wasn’t a mix of tones within a single color. So, for example, you wouldn’t find an olive couch with lighter or darker shades of olive cushions or throw pillows.

The last tip on selecting color is to consider your RVs lighting during day and night.

A brighter interior can work well for darker tones such as greens, reds, teal, and browns, but if your RV feels “dark,” you may opt for the yellow tones or pastel pink for the upholstery or cabinets to brighten the space.

Create a Mid Century Modern Accent Wall

Vertical wood slats in mid to dark stained brown tones are a classic mid-century look that you can easily bring into your RV’s interior.

The majority of your interior walls can be white or very light grey. Then you can choose a single wall or even your kitchen backsplash area to install a slat wall.

The key to achieving the look of the era is to install the slats in a vertical position.

If a wood wall isn’t an option, you can go instead with a stenciled or wallpapered accent wall.

Geometric patterns were common for wallpapers, so adding that touch to the kitchen backsplash or a living area, bedroom, or bathroom wall will bring your theme to life.

Mid Century Modern Cabinet and Furniture Details

Mid-century modern furniture and decor focus on clean lines, simple shapes (often with curves), use of metal and wood in new ways, and organic elements.

Part of the appeal of mid-century design style is that furniture is built with care and quality, with most items having a decidedly artistic flair that adds interest to a space while being functional.

Most furniture will have no texture or patterns on the piece, and sofas and chairs use slim, cylindrical legs to elevate them off the floor.

While cushioned chairs of this time were often rounded or angular, sofas were rectangular with a lower back. The leather Eames lounge and ottoman and molded plastic chairs are classics that will pull the theme together.

Tables and dressers from this time were stained wood, with tapered legs that angled outward (often with brass caps on the feet) or metal hairpin legs.

A fantastic idea to add the retro look to your RV bedroom is to add two legs to the front of your typically floating side tables to help it fit the theme.

For an RV, installing a coffee or side table with doors for hidden storage is the best option because it allows you extra space to tuck away camping supplies or personal items. I like the look and versatility of the Ashley Store nightstand .

On the flip side, tables could also be sleek, with rounded tops and a single pedestal leg made with white laminated surfaces. This tulip-shaped table is another iconic mid-century piece you can find in a range of price points.

Swapping out your dinette for a tulip table and molded plastic chairs will instantly transform your RV interior.

Wood is the top material of choice in mid-century design, but combinations of wood with metal, plastic, leather, marble, and fiberglass were trendy as well.

Cabinetry from this era was typically a flat-panel door with a mid-tone wood stain finish that showcases the grain.

You can have flat panels cut from thin plywood to install over cabinet doors with routed detailing and stain them to match, or you can replace the doors with ones that have a flat surface.

Cabinet hardware should be simple, and the color should be soft brass or gold. A slim bar handle or circular knob was the style of the times, and it’s these little touches that will make your overall mid-century design feel more authentic.

If you want to reduce the wood tones inside your RV, you can also paint your kitchen cabinetry.

A bank of avocado or olive cabinets will give the interior a boost of color without being loud, or you can go bold with teal and let the kitchen area be a focal point.

Suppose you plan to repaint the RV cabinets. In that case, I highly recommend you clean them with TSP to remove grime and oils, sand the surfaces to remove the sheen, then apply Benjamin Moore/INSL-X Stix Water Primer before you finish with two coats of high-quality paint.

Look for paint made for kitchen or bathroom application, as it will have a more durable finish. For example, if you don’t want to sand your cabinets, buy a paint made specifically to adhere to varnished surfaces such as Beyond Paint’s All-in-One Refinishing .

Best RV Mid Century Modern Flooring Ideas

Current RVs tend to have laminate or vinyl wood-look flooring that may work perfectly for your mid-century theme, but swapping out (or covering) flooring that clashes with the design may be necessary.

The five most common flooring choices from this era are:

• White and grey tone Terrazzo
• Vinyl tiles
• Polished concrete

The beauty of choosing a mid-century theme is the flooring looks spot on if you go with laminate stick-on tiles that are inexpensive and easier to install.

You can find a huge array of vinyl self-stick tiles at home improvement centers that look like the above materials and will suit your theme. However, please keep the entire floor simple and solid without an obvious pattern unless it copies the look of wood planks.

If your RV has carpet, you don’t have to remove it unless it clashes with your color scheme. Thankfully, most newer campers come with a tan carpet that can work well with the mid-century look and save you time and money.

Best Mid Century Modern Lighting

It’s incredible how switching out your RV lighting to mid-century modern designs can make the interior look more residential and less cookie-cutter camper.

Please note that certain lights wired for 12-volt operation may not work off-grid if you switch the fixture for common 110-volt wiring. Luckily, there are retailers, such as Viluxy lights that can work for RV installation.

The shape of the light is critical. Round or curved shapes in both ceiling mount and pendant lighting evoke the mid-century retro vibe.

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Shapes that look futuristic or resemble UFOs are an ideal choice, but even changing out the boring dual light standard RV fixture to a plain round one will do wonders.

Best Mid Century Modern RV Window Treatments

While the residential mid-century modern design did away with fussy curtains and blinds and instead went with the clean look of bare windows, doing this in an RV will be next to impossible if you want any privacy.

I suggest leaving or installing day/night shades but removing the bulky valances and side curtains.

If you want to hide the shade brackets and hardware, you can mount a 1″ x 4″ piece of wood over the top portion of the window frame and stain it the same shade as the wood tones in your furniture.

You can go a step further by using wood trim around the perimeter of the entire window frame to emulate the classic wood and glass look found in mid-century homes.

Mid Century Modern Decor Must-Haves

Certain elements of mid-century design stand out, such as:

• Elevated plant stands
• Magazine racks
• Round mirrors with metal trim
• Artistic lighting in oval or bubble shapes
• Floor lamps with a long, thin, curved pole
• Bold artwork with abstract designs
• Wishbone chairs

While you won’t have room in most RVs for all these features, choosing several will solidify the theme.

Mid-century modern wall art is abstract, with either bold and bright lines and colors such as those by Andy Warhol or softer, more muted splatters or blobs made famous by Jackson Pollock.

We all know that wall space is at a premium inside any RV, but finding a spot to place one statement artwork piece you purchase or DIY will make an impact.

If you have space, a round mirror trimmed in gold-tone metal rods that emanates in a starburst is one accent piece that is both functional and stunning. You can find the perfect size to hang in the bathroom or in the living space to check on your look before you head out for the day.

Don’t forget the little details that complete the mid-century theming, such as a wire and marble or wood magazine rack. I like the dual-use of the End Table by Furinno that stores books and magazines yet has a compact size perfect for an RV.

If you own a large Class A or Class C motorhome or camping trailer, adding a bar cart that can double as extra counter space for meal prep or for entertaining on your campsite patio is a great touch. A perfect choice will have doors, like this one from Heritage Furniture , so you can secure your items inside for safe transport on travel days.

Bring the Mid Century Vibe to the RV Exterior

If you want to complete your RV redecoration by bringing elements of the mid-century design to the exterior, you can do so in several ways.

If you want to repaint your RV, which is a project in and of itself, you can emphasize the theme by painting the exterior a white or light grey with an angular streak of silver or navy blue on each side.

You can then add retro vinyl decals like these atomic dandelion starbursts or Jester diamonds or other cool designs to finish off the look.

Simple globe string lights in glass or wicker are the perfect element to decorate your awning and light up your patio area at night while staying on point with the mid-century theme.

Where to Find Mid Century Modern Furniture and Decor

To find remakes of mid-century modern designs, you can shop online through retailers like Amazon, CB2, Article, West Elm, Allmodern, or Rejuvenation, or shop in person at Ikea and Target.

You can also find vintage pieces through eBay, regional online marketplaces like Facebook, Nextdoor, or Craigslist, and my favorite – scouring local flea markets, garage sales, estate sales, and thrift stores for that unique find.

You can also DIY many decor items by refinishing old furniture and stencil patterns on your walls.

Budget and long-term decorating goals play a role in whether or not you want to go with authentic period pieces or quality remakes. I find one or two vintage items add to the realism of the look, as they have a patina and feeling modern remakes just can’t capture.

Final Thoughts

The best RV mid-century modern interiors blend your unique style with the classic furniture and decorating themes of the times.

What I like most about this decorating theme is the clean lines that make your RV interior feel open and airy and that it’s uncommon, so your camper will be fun to show off to friends and family.

When you follow the guidelines above and curate your selection of colors and decor, you can expect your mid-century modern final design to be stunning, so give it a try!

Check out more RV decorating ideas in our articles:  Minimalist RV Decorating Ideas and  best RV Decorating tips for country vibe .

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Makes the Oliver look like a real bargain. Flyte Camp does fine work, as you can see on their TV show ' Flipping RVs'...

Wow, wasn’t expecting that interior. That’s a beautiful trailer.

Here is a little blurb I found about Holiday House trailers.

The one pictured is fiberglass, while the other models were conventional stick and aluminum trailers.

Thanks Jim for posting that. Beautiful trailer!

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David Holmes, President of "Harry and David" (mail-order fruit baskets and gifts) was looking for ways to keep his workers busy during the January to July "off season". Capitalizing on his lifelong interest in modern design travel trailers , he decided to employ his skilled workers in the production of a new travel trailer with a very modern and daring design. Holmes' new "Holiday House" travel trailers were based on the standard aluminum skin over a wood frame design, but the overall styling was very progressive and "space age" and a huge departure from the familiar "canned ham" styles being produced by most other travel trailer manufacturers. Holiday House trailer production began at the Medford, Oregon plant on November 2, 1959, and reached full production level in February 1960. For 1960, Holiday House production included 17ft. and 19ft. models as well as a dual axle 24ft model. For model year 1961, the company strengthened the chassis, enlarged the bathrooms and lengthened the 17ft and 19ft models by one foot. Although well made and very stylish, Holiday House travel trailers were priced higher than most of the competition, so less than 200 units were manufactured for the 1960 and 1961 model years, before production ceased in January 1962. Besides the daring Holiday House with its "Googies" decorations and style, David Holmes is also famous for the super-modern limited-production "Geographic" travel trailer he began designing in mid 1960 as a "Trailer For The Rich". Designed in conjunction with BMW race car designer Chuck Pelly, the Geographic's styling was unlike any other travel trailer and was way ahead of its time. With a price tag of almost $8500, less than 10 of these strikingly futuristic all fiberglass marvels were ever made. Tragically, the original fiberglass molds survived a factory fire on June 17, 1962, only to be discarded in 1985 when the Harry and David company was acquired. Only one Geographic travel trailer survived, and a complete restoration in 2007 retained the original teak woodwork, Norcold refrigerator, Magic Chef oven and dual "fold out" Magic Chef cook tops. In 2010, this lone surviving Geographic was listed for sale for $135,000.

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"Honoring" the history, the Holiday House is being re- launched...

http://www.rvbusiness.com/2017/08/intech-lucas-resurrecting-holiday-house-rv/

I hope that they will display it at the RV supershow in January in Tampa.

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The trailer shown in the photo by the OP ( 1961 Holiday House Geographic ) is NOT what is being reproduced.

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Steve, they're " honoring" and relaunching a version of the holiday house. Not the fiberglass version, no. I'm still hoping to see the aluminum version, if they show it in Tampa.

I doubt anyone could afford to create the molds for a fiberglass redo of the holiday house.... For the limited appeal and market.

A link to the new redo of the aluminum version...

The interior looks nothing like the beautifully redone classic originally posted. Sigh.

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Rare 40-foot Airstream renovated into midcentury modern dream

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Here at Curbed, we’re big fans of all things midcentury modern , from gorgeous real estate to amazing furniture . We also love alternative living, especially design-oriented campers and RVs . In fact, we host two community groups (one for campers , one for midcentury modern ) to obsess over our interests on Facebook .

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The latest cool RV to cross our desk brings both passions together. This 40-foot Airstream was renovated and restored by Colorado-based Timeless Travel Trailers with midcentury design in mind. And while we love the styling, there’s also plenty to gawk at thanks to the trailer’s rarity.

In 1962, the Western Pacific Railroad Company commissioned Airstream to manufacture ten 40-foot trailers to serve as housing for people laying rail track. Unlike other Airstreams, these trailers were symmetrical from end to end and manufactured by riveting two 20-foot trailers together.

In 1989, Union Pacific Railroad acquired Western Pacific, and for the first time in 27 years, the unique trailers were dismounted from their flatcars. Some of the 40-foot trailers were destroyed, some went to railroad museums in California, and others were auctioned. Only five trailers are in public possession, including one belonging to a private owner who asked Timeless Travel Trailers to restore it with the 1950s and 1960s in mind.

The result is a shiny, beautiful blend of modern amenities and midcentury design. A wide center aisle welcomes people inside, and the trailer gleams with an aluminum interior skin. Wide-plank bamboo flooring is rich and cozy, while walnut veneer cabinetry and built-ins pay homage to the midcentury era’s love of wood paneling.

Large horizontal windows let in light and provide views to the outdoors. In the kitchen and bathroom, white solid surface counters help break up the wood, and a geometric black-and-white ceramic backsplash provides a touch of whimsy. The longer you look, the more midcentury references you’ll see, whether it’s the spaceship-inspired lime green lamps, the spindle cabinetry, or the sleek couches.

We’ve always wanted Airstream to come out with a midcentury-inspired travel trailer to mirror its classic vintage styling. The work of Timeless Travel Trailers shows that it’s a match made in heaven.

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A Quick Guide to Vintage and Retro Travel Trailer Campers

Modern campers are beautiful, but there is something about the charm of a vintage style and retro campers that continues to enchant the camping crowd. With both newer models and old style resale vintage campers available, we have found that many are confused about the options. Here is a simple guide to help you distinguish between vintage, retro style, and classic campers. 

Vintage Campers

Vintage campers are campers that have stood the test of time. Typically built before 1990, “vintage” campers can be class C RVs, Class A coaches, or travel trailers. Occasionally you will find vintage truck campers as well. 

Here are a few images of vintage campers. 

To confuse things more, some late year newer retro style campers are named vintage, such as the Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser , which brings us to our next category:

Retro-Style Campers

Retro usually refers to travel trailers that are modern in construction, but are styled to look vintage – typically from the 60’s. Many retro-style campers have fun, old-school design elements such as wings, red or vintage blue contrasting paint, and fun, mid-century interiors. Check out the Riverside RV Retro , a great modern camper with retro styling.

Classic Camper  

Classic refers to especially older RVs, mainly pull-behind travel trailers from the 50’s, 60s and 70s. Affectionately called “can ham” campers, many vintage travel trailers were tin boxes on heavy wooden frames. Many sellers fix up classic RVs with modern features, or outfit older school buses to keep a classic vibe with modern conveniences to earn the name “classic camper.”  Here are some examples of classic campers for sale by their owners.

Should you consider buying a Vintage RV, a Classic Camper, or a new Retro-Style RV?

Here are some points to consider if you are thinking about investing in an older RV .

• Purpose. Will you be travelling extensively? Older RVs will require much more maintenance and upkeep and may not be as road-worthy as their newer counterparts.
• Are you handy? Older RVs will require constant work, and getting parts for the interior as well as engine can be a challenge. 
• Will you be staying at RV parks? Many places prohibit RVs older than 10 years to help keep a “fresh” look at the park.

If you answered yes to the above, you may want to consider a newer Retro Style Camper instead, to enable you to travel in style with the comforts of modern conveniences and lower maintenance. Whichever route you chose, be sure to have fun!

Note: this article is for entertainment purposes only, please tow at your own risk and be sure to do your due diligence prior to any RV and car purchase / tow.

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The styles of a mountain cabin will feel at home on an RV that frequents elevation, like trips to the Rockies or the Blue Ridge . Make your RV into your own cabin getaway by adding cozy touches like flannel blankets, wood accents, and woodland animal decor. Add wall hooks made of horseshoes or other accents you might find salvaged from a barn or cabin. Outfit your kitchen with over-the-fire staples like cast iron pans and a cowboy kettle.

Wood paneling, shiplap, country florals, and farmhouse check are all patterns and textures reflective of a countryside aesthetic. Traditional style furniture sets the foundation to build and layer country decoration. Hit a rural flea market for inspiration. Pick up tea towels to use as kitchen curtains. Use hand-woven baskets for extra storage. Search for vintage tins and kitchen items that can be functional and charming out on display. Add wall art of pastoral prints to finish off your bucolic rolling home.

No doubt about it–beach condos are pricey. What if you could pick up your beach cottage and take it to any coast your heart desires? Park your RV at some of the best beachfront campgrounds and you’ve got yourself the prime real estate without the hefty price tag. If you deck out your RV interior with a coastal vibe you can use your camper as a vacation getaway to sunny shores.

Add custom curtains or window treatments in your RV using light and breezy fabrics. Consider altering interior colors with indigo, blues, teals, whites, and golds. For a challenging DIY project, paint your RV kitchen cabinets white and brighten up the space. Add small touches using seashells, lighthouses, or sailboats. For a more tropical vibe, Palm fronds in vases and coconuts in a woven basket will take you to your island of choice. Soon enough, your RV will be your beachy happy place.

Bohemian style ( or just Boho) is a reflection of global adventures, nomadic expeditions, and a well-traveled lifestyle–just like your RV and you! Recollect this wanderlust in your interior design using bold colors that bring to mind your favorite destinations–the red cliffs of Sedona, the teal shores of the Gulf Coast, the verdant greens of the Olympic National Forest. Add earthy textures in layers. Use a piece of salvaged driftwood for an entryway coat rack. Decorate with woven wall hangings, wicker, and plants––lots of plants. As you travel around in your RV, hit the antique and vintage markets to find unique collected items that will add to the whimsy of this lived-in interior design style.

Midcentury Modern

The mid-century style of the ’50s and ’60s, with its clean lines and Danish functionality, never goes out of fashion. Low-profile furniture, organic curved shapes, and a simple and functional aesthetic contribute to the midcentury modern look. Pops of vibrant color give a room life and make a statement.

To bring the midcentury modern look into your RV, search for furniture and decor with rounded edges and a retro vibe. Choose 1-3 vibrant accent colors, and add them throughout your RV with pillows, light fixtures, wall art, or a painted statement wall. Think about functionality and design. Accent with natural, unstained wood like teak or walnut. Add in accents of polished chrome. Switch out your light fixtures for bold lighting with rounded bulbs.

Industrial Modern

Industrial style is defined by sturdy, yet elegant construction materials. Think mixed metals, glass, stainless steel, and raw Edison bulbs. These unadorned materials are made to take center stage in this contemporary style.

Add an industrial look to your RV with a neutral color palette that includes organic materials mixed with modern amenities. Light your RV with LED lighting and look for metallic accents and modern appliance upgrades to make your RV feel like a brand new apartment.

Browse and find all the items for inside your RV at Camping World online. If you’re ready to renovate, book your design consultation at Camping World’s Design Center. With over 46 locations nationwide, Camping World Design Centers have Design Specialists available to help RVers plan and create custom interior design projects unique to their RV. Explore what options might be perfect for your interior design style!

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A woman is driving around the country in a retro 1960s camper van that's a mid-century time capsule on wheels

• In the fall of 2020, Taylor O'Sullivan purchased a 1966 vintage Corvair Ultra Van.
• The 175-square-foot van features many of its original mid-century furnishings.
• O'Sullivan has taken weekend trips in California and plans to see more of the West Coast this year.
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By the time Taylor O'Sullivan has finished a drive in her vintage Corvair Ultra Van, her cheeks hurt.

When the 30-year-old is driving along the roads of California, she spends most of the drive smiling and waving at strangers.

Whether it's the retro rainbow painted on the side or the smiling face on the front, O'Sullivan's van catches everyone's attention.

"It's hard to be in a bad mood when you're driving the bus," she told Insider.

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In the fall of 2020, O'Sullivan purchased one of the few remaining 1966 Corvair Ultra Vans and named it her Ultra Happy Camper Van .

This year, she plans to put smiles on people's faces as she  drives across the US . 

The van was an unexpected pandemic purchase for Taylor O'Sullivan

While O'Sullivan has always been curious about van life , it wasn't something she seriously considered.

As a documentary filmmaker and photographer, O'Sullivan often traveled around the world, so having a stable home base in California was important, she said. 

Then the pandemic hit, and O'Sullivan couldn't travel internationally .

But, one day in August, O'Sullivan's friend sent her a link to a rare 1966 Corvair Ultra Van that was for sale. The Ultra Van was one of the few remaining models on the market; just 373 of these camper vans were manufactured in the 1960s. 

The van's mid-century design immediately caught O'Sullivan's interest, and a few days later she purchased the 175-square-foot vehicle, which has a small bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, table, and two swivel chairs. 

"I've always joked that I was born in the wrong era," O'Sullivan said. "I happen to be a millennial living in 2021, but I feel like internally I am a person from the 1960s."

Read more: A couple and their dog live full-time in a 298-square-foot bus they transformed into their mid-century modern dream home on wheels

O'Sullivan has made minor changes to the van while keeping its original features

O'Sullivan is the eighth owner of this particular bus — which she calls "a mid-century home on wheels" — and said that it's in great condition.

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Since purchasing the camper van , O'Sullivan has taken weekend trips around southern California .

She's also made a handful of  renovations , like reupholstering the front seats and dashboard, but with such a rare vehicle, O'Sullivan said she's focused on preserving the camper van's original features.

"All of the original interior, the decor, everything of that era is still intact," she said. "It's a beautiful bus."  

"It's been very important to me that while I make these upgrades, I'm still maintaining the integrity of the era," she added. 

For the reupholstery, she picked patterns, colors, and fabrics that would've been popular in the 1960s. Her other renovations have focused on fixing issues with the van and replacing items like an old mattress. 

Read more: A family of 4 transformed their old van for $4,300 into a modern boho tiny home on wheels

It's a constant learning process

With no prior experience, O'Sullivan has quickly built an understanding of how her Ultra Van works by learning from a mechanic who specializes in vintage cars. 

This understanding is even more important with a van that's so rare, O'Sullivan said, since she needs to be able to troubleshoot when  things go wrong .

"One day you're driving and everything is working and then all of the sudden something just stops working," she said.

Her mechanic, Mike, has taught her everything from how to change the van's oil to how to replace a fan belt. 

O'Sullivan has ambitious plans for the bus

When O'Sullivan purchased the camper van, the previous owners warned her that strangers would have a lot of questions and comments about the vintage vehicle.

While she was aware people would be curious, O'Sullivan said she couldn't have imagined the response from people eager to learn about the van.

"I have never spent more time talking with 70-year-old dudes about old engines," she said.

This year, O'Sullivan plans to have more of these conversations as she explores the continental US while living on the bus full-time.

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On top of her travels, she plans to rent out the bus for photo shoots, films, and potentially list it on Airbnb. 

In the meantime, O'Sullivan is taking micro trips on the West Coast. She also hosted Thanksgiving dinner with her family in the camper van, and has spent weekends at local beaches and in Joshua Tree. 

"It has probably been the most uplifting pandemic project I could have ever fathomed," she said.

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Mid Century Modern || Travel Dollhouse

I have seen a lot of these little travel dollhouses around. I love the concept of them but I haven’t loved the style of them. I decided to go ahead and make my own version modeled after our home. (loosely)

The house opens up like a book and stands up so it can be played with like a real doll house.

The walls and decor are all made from felt so they stick to each other and this means she can place the dining room furniture in the dining room and it stays. The walls are all stabilized so they are still soft but firm enough to stand up.

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Mid Century Modern Dollhouse Pattern

Felt by the yard for the pages. I used 3 colors 1/4 yard each. 

Felt pieces for the furniture and details. I used an array of colors many picked by my daughter but the important one to have is a light blue or light gray for the windows. I ran out of my light blue and so I had to leave off a few window details.

Heavyweight interfacing (something like this)

Freezer paper to trace the pattern

Washable glue stick

To cut the pages, cut out the house on a fold but move the page about 1″ from the folded edge. You will be cutting 3 of these so you have 3 pages.

Then cut out the interfacing the size of the house pattern, you will need 6 of those. Iron them on to each page as shown above.

Then stack the pages so the front and back of the house is first with the interfacing side facing up, then the next page is on top with the interfacing facing down, or face to face with the other interfacing. Lastly put the third page with the interfacing face up.

Then sew one line sewing all three pages together along the fold line.

Now start adding the details to each page. Starting with the front I traced all the design elements on to freezer paper and then ironed the freezer paper on to the felt to cut them out. Then following the template I placed all the elements on the front page and used a washable glue stick to hold them in place until I stitched them on.

Once they were all glued on I stitched each piece in place. Then with embroidery floss I added details like a door knob and house numbers.  *Also note it’s best to add the snap now for the tab to close the book.

Once the front page was done I moved on to the next page, the living room. I again added all the elements with glue, and then stitched them down. I added stitch detailing like lines in the floor for a wood floor, but I liked using textured felt like the pebble felt for stone detail on the fire place. Once all the details were sewn on I stitched the front of the house and living room page together by sewing around the outside edge of the page.

You will continue adding the details and sewing them down and then sewing the pages together, so the middle pages will be sewn together so the interfacing is in the middle. Keep going until you get to the last page, here is where I added the pool, which also doubles as the holder of all the furniture and dolls when the house is folded up. Sew all the pool details on, and finish the back page of the house.

Then sandwich the pool face down between the back page and the “storage room” page. Then sew the two pages together around the edge sewing the pool in place.

Then add the back flaps to the storage page.

Add a tab and snap closure so the back flaps can stay closed.

Then the pool can flip out toward the back and be a play area, or flip toward the storage page and under the flaps to help hold all the people and furniture in the house. The final thing to do on the house is to add the tab and snaps so the book can close. I simply cut a felt strap and sewed it on to the back page adding a snap to the tab and the front page so it could stay closed when not in use.

Now for the accessories. For the dining set, I cut 2 seat pieces and 1 leg piece for each chair. I cut the leg pieces so they had a bit of a base to them.

Then take one chair piece, and stack the legs on top.

Place another seat piece on top of that and sew the two seat pieces together.

Continue this same method for the rest of the chairs. I did the same for the table making just the table top a different color.

For the living room, I cut 2 main parts of the couch out, then cut out the cushion and for the legs I again made a larger base for them.  For the chairs I traced out the full size of the back and legs and then cut out the cushions, 2 cushions per chair.

Sandwich the two main cushion layers around the leg base and sew them together. Then sew the smaller cushion on top.

The chairs are done the same as the dining chairs. Adding stitch lines to show dimension of the cushions helps.

The credenza is just a rectangle stitched on top of the whole piece with the stitch lines showing all the details.

Lastly for the family, I cut out all the pieces and for these I just used felt glue to assemble them because they are so small stitching would be annoying and the felt glue holds well and is fast. I did the whole body cut out and then added hair and outfits. One side clothes and one side swim suits. (as per penny’s request since they do have a pool after all)

That’s all there is to it. The project came along very quickly and you can be as detailed or as simple as you want. I like that the colors and style make it boy or girl friendly since boys like dollhouses too. Oh and the beds, which I forgot to take step by step photos of, are just cut out full size and then the bedding and pillow stitched on top.

My favorite part of the house is the storage room, which holds all the stuff. When they are ready to pack it up you just put all the pieces in the page, fold up the pool and then close the flaps with the snap. It’s the perfect little pocket.

Penny loves playing with the house, either as a book flat on the ground and she can flip through the pages.

Or propped up as a house. Either way it provides a lot of fun and play and you can always add more accessories at any time so she can decorate more.

I love that it travels well. When you are done playing you just fold it all up and stick it on the bookshelf.

Or carry it with you everywhere you go.

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Tiny house and Mid-Century Modern trailer for affordable housing

Back in September I wrote about DPZ CoDESIGN’s innovative new architecture for tiny houses and trailers—affordable housing that can be manufactured and assembled into villages with some of the informal community advantages of “trailer parks,” yet with a twist. The living spaces could be placed on underutilized parking lots and be mobile and adaptable for climate change. 

Four months later, it is great to see prototypes of these units built and on display at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas this week. Here’s a photo of Andres Duany of DPZ alongside the two new model homes: the “tiny house” at 204 square feet, and the 3-bedroom 3.5-bath “Mid-Century Modern” trailer at 1,650 square feet. These practical houses make a nice change from NAHB’s “ New American Home ” for 2020, a 7,683 sq. ft. behemoth that is as unsustainable as it is unaffordable.

Duany thinks the humble house on wheels could be the key to retrofitting suburban parking lots and providing the jobs housing balance in some of the nation's most expensive regions. To be acceptable he thinks that it is crucial to do a much better job at designing these units, and the prototypes are a good start.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines on ‘Fixer Upper’ 10-Year Anniversary Special ‘The Lakehouse’ and Weirdest Things They’ve Found While House Flipping

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Chip and Joanna Gaines ‘ beloved home renovation series “ Fixer Upper ” is turning 10 and the couple is celebrating with the launch of a new special edition season, “ Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse .”

Premiering Sunday on the Gaines’  Magnolia Network  (part owned by Warner Bros. Discovery) and HGTV, the original home of the “Fixer Upper” franchise, and streaming same day on Max and Discovery+, the six-episode “Lakehouse” follows Chip and Jo as they take on a unique mid-century modern lakehouse flip near Lake Waco, a new neighborhood for the home reno couple based in Waco, Texas.

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The Gaineses have now produced many varieties of unscripted shows alongside Magnolia Network president Allison Page for their linear channel and for streaming via Max, while also building out their Magnolia home goods and kitchenware brand, a magazine, plus their shopping and dining attraction The Silos in Waco.

“When you think about the original ‘Fixer’ and the template of around 17 episodes a season and they were hourlong episodes and you’d get this reno within that hour, that’s TV gold,” Joanna Gaines says. “And we did that for five seasons and we worked our butts off for it and when we look back, we don’t know how we did it. It was so much going on, because not only were we doing the show and these renovations, we were doing other renovations, and doing Magnolia, which is the retail side and growing that business as well.”

Chip Gaines adds: “There are easy things to put together, like when Jo goes and does a cooking show, it’s been beautiful to watch. That’s a compatible source; you can take this thought and you can take this industry, which is the TV side of the business, and you can put those together fairly seamlessly. With construction and real customers and real timelines, these are complicated oil-and-water realities to mix together. We were the tail and there was a dog wagging us, years and years ago, and it was fine. And it worked out and by the grace of God, we learned a lot and we all made it out alive.”

As their five children grow up, with three now ages 16 and up, Joanna Gaines says the couple is thinking about “what we really focus on in this season of our life.”

“The reason why ‘Fixer’ looks different now and how these seasons have evolved is these seasons truly are this one house where we take it a little slower,” Joanna Gaines says. “I’ve found that when you do these episodes where it’s one show, I can actually think as the designer and the contractor and the production side, take it in and enjoy the process. Before, you didn’t get to stop and enjoy anything, you just kept moving. It’s ‘Fixer,’ it’s just ‘Fixer’ evolved. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll be back doing it that way.”

After all these years of fixer-uppering, the Gaineses have encountered some strange situations in the homes they renovate — and what they see in “The Lakehouse” is no different. As a teaser, in one episode, Chip comes across a large column standing squarely in the middle of the master bedroom, with a kind of marble patterned material wrapped around it, and no indication why it was placed there because it is not a load-bearing column.

But that’s far from the weirdest thing they’ve ever seen during a flip, according to Joanna Gaines.

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