5 Steps to Renovating your RV's Living Room
TL;DR: Revamp your RV's living room with new furniture, rugs, curtains, throw pillows, and decor for a cozy, personalized space perfect for travel enjoyment.
When purchasing a new or used RV, you may wish to add your own personal style to the interior. Customizing your space helps it to feel more like home, while also adding features and designs that you may prefer over the stock design. In RVs, the living room area is often seen as the communal space where travelers can gather to read a book, discuss travel plans, and enjoy a cup of coffee. If you plan to do an RV renovation, there are a variety of fun DIY projects and upgrades you can make to the living room to make this a more beautiful and functional space for everyone to enjoy. Follow along for the best tips and tricks to personalize and decorate your RV’s living room space. *Credit: @fifth_wheel_living
1. Install new furniture
When renovating your living room space, it’s important to start with the bigger features, such as the couch, coffee table, and recliner. Plan to choose your furniture first, then design the rest of your space around it. Designing your space around these bigger items is important because it will allow you to create a room that flows well with the rest of your interior space.
Most RV couches are sleeper sofas, so if you are replacing your couch, it is best to choose something that can also convert to sleeping quarters. Futons are a great choice because they are aesthetically-pleasing and have the functionality of converting to a two-person bed. IKEA and several other small-space-focused stores have excellent futons and sofas that work great in RVs.
If you are adding a coffee table, it’s important to choose something with a slimmer width to avoid encroaching on precious floor and walking space. If you are replacing your recliner, there are also a number of great options you can use to fill the space. You could select a new recliner that coordinates with your couch, or even a simple accent chair with a slimmer profile. If you do not need additional seating, you can always install a bookshelf, accent table, or anything else that fits the overall theme of your space.
Finally, when installing furniture, it’s important to anchor it to the floor so that it does not move or slide during travel. This will ensure the safety of your belongings and passengers as you move from one place to another.
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