Van life: decorate your caravan and enjoy travelling

Both a new way of travelling and a new way of life, the "van life" has become very popular among young people. Eager for thrills, experiences and adventures, more and more people are taking to the road in a fully equipped van or caravan.

It is a freer, closer-to-nature lifestyle that has particularly appealed to the "Z generation".

The success of this nomadic lifestyle has led to trends in the decoration of vans and caravans.

The important thing, however, is to optimise space as much as possible in order to have everything and to be comfortable.

 

Why has the "van life" culture become so popular?

This culture is imported from the United States, a country with a very large surface area, long roads and a long-established habit of driving many kilometres.

On the other hand, the recent economic crises and the precariousness of work among the younger generations have led many to adopt this lifestyle and this economic and adventurous way of travelling.

The precedent can be found in the hippie movement of the 1960s, where it was common to see young people travelling by caravan across the country spreading their anti-war and free love concept.

The widespread representation of van culture on social media has now led to the popularisation of the phenomenon. One fact: the hashtag #vanlife has already accumulated more than 14 million mentions on Instagram.

This taking to the road sometimes has a specific direction or destination, but not always. For some, the mantra is "as far as the road takes us". Are you in?

What's in a fully equipped van?

Before we look at what your van needs, it's worth pointing out that to make living or travelling in it easier, you need to have everything organised, clean and tidy. If you design your caravan with storage compartments, parts or modules that fold away, it will all be easier!

Indispensable for your "van life"

So what will you need?

• Cooker or gas cooker: to cook your food.
• A small fridge: to keep food fresh and store food.
• Cooking utensils: it is best to opt for a basic kit that is easy to store and wash.
• Storage: design well the storage space for clothes, accessories, shoes, camping equipment, etc.
• Suitable bed and bedding: choose a comfortable mattress or folding bed - you don't want to break your back! Check out those specially designed for caravans. Bedding will be essential to make your van your home. Along with it, cushions, blankets and decorative pieces will make the inside of your caravan a comfortable and cosy place.

Trends in the decoration of caravans and vans

As the "van life" has spread among young people over the last decade, their portraits on Instagram or Pinterest have led to the popularisation of certain decorating styles. Minimalist and natural boho are the most popular.

What characterises the bohemian style in caravan decoration?

First of all, natural materials and neutral colours tend to be used, but with touches of other bright, cheerful and fun colours.

On the other hand, garlands of atmospheric lights, plants hanging from macramé grids and a personalised decoration will add the finishing touch: a bohemian caravan should reflect the personality of its occupants!

To make it a unique space, you will need to incorporate boards with photos, books, paintings, pictures, plates, candles, etc.

 

What does a minimalist-style caravan look like?

The other most fashionable decoration style in the "van life" is minimalism, which uses light colours and only the most essential pieces.

Uncluttered, uncluttered spaces are the norm here, as are uncluttered, uncluttered surfaces.

Light colours such as white, beige, grey and green are the most commonly used colours in caravan furnishings, as they help to create a sense of calm and visually enlarge small or tight spaces.

If you are passionate about this "van life", how would you like to decorate your caravan or van?