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This is the second camper/trailer renovation we ve received that features boldly patterned walls. I don t think it would ever have occurred to me to use a busy pattern in such a small space, but it s an awesome idea. I like it not only because it packs a serious style punch, but also because it s a nice homage to the groovy era when lounge vans were all the rage.
Vintage campers and trailers are certainly enjoying a resurgence lately, and it s wonderful to see people adapting the interiors to suit various needs. Ida Gleaton, the woman behind this transformation, uses her airstream as a traveling storefront for her shop,  The Urban Cottage , selling revamped vintage furniture pieces straight out of this lovely interior. So clever, and nicely done, Ida! — Kate
Basic Steps: The first thing we did was gut the entire airstream, taking out all the interior appliances cheap hotels in amsterdam and built-ins. It s like working at a puzzle because each piece of furniture is connected to the next. Removing the 30-plus-year-old bathroom and plumbing was by far the worst part. We sold the interior on the cheap to those trying to restore their airstreams to original form. Then we repaired the rotten subfloor, rewired electrical where needed, sealed any leaks, laid the new laminate flooring, applied beadboard wallpaper to the wall and hand stenciled the top pattern on the wall. We also added molding and trim to create a clean, finished look. Keep in mind, nothing is straight in an airstream, so all your products cheap hotels in amsterdam need to be able to bend and flex with the wall curves. We got the exterior polished by the pros due to the sensitivity of aluminum .
Our advice: Be patient and do your research — there are a lot of steps in restoring the airstream, and a lot of repair items are not commonly found. We didn t know the first thing about airstream restoration, and we relied heavily on airstream forums and our original 1975 airstream cheap hotels in amsterdam manual. Chances are there are others coming across the same issue you are, and they are always willing to help. Also, recruit some help. I somehow convinced my husband and family to help me out — I definitely couldn cheap hotels in amsterdam t have done it without them. Keep the end goal in mind! —  Ida
Hi All! It travels to all my shows and park-n-shop events! We installed heavy duty hooks in the sub-floors for tie downs so the furniture doesnt move when we travel. Occasionally we lay the taller pieces on the backs for travelling. Thanks for all the wonderful comments! Our hands are taking a hiatus from all the stenciling .
@Kathryn- My business is a furniture boutique so those pieces are for sale and the selection rotates frequently! The airstream is my mobile showroom- I park it around town and at craft shows and sell my revamped vintage furniture. It was my alternative to opening a storefront
This looks SO awesome!!Love to live in here! There is a really cute mobile boutique in Toronto (www.eatliveshop.com/2011/04/before-after-blush-trailor.html) they had a complete makeover for their trailer as well, and its SUPER adorable like this one!
Since renovating and touring cheap hotels in amsterdam the East Coast of Australia cheap hotels in amsterdam many years ago I have developed a soft spot for doing the same with a Silver Stream although I would never of thought to use a wallpaper. Looks amazing! Very inspired now although I think it may be the idea of travelling off into the sunset
Yikes! LOL As a vintage 24 Ft AVION 1987 owner, I wondered at your designs here. I have to say they are fun to look at BUT . as for my Avion,errrr no thanks. Not that others might not like it,its cheap hotels in amsterdam just not for me. After awhile I know I would tired of the loudness,but for you it works! Great idea for your business! I know, I know, Im boring. My family can t even get me to wear a large design shirt. NO LAUGHING please ;) If you want to, just for a kicks, you can send some pics to the Avion Yahoo group which has very regular posts on how to restore these little shiny homes. I do know someone toyed with the idea of painting the inside of theirs and they where almost run off, Id love to hear their reaction to this makeover. Somehow, I bet most of them would love it.We are still cleaning and fixing ours out in hopes to have it finished this year. The idea is to get it as close, to how it was originally, for us. But hey, to each their own I say,CHEERS :D
Ida, I love your vintage furniture that you have turned into very stylish modern. Your remodelled Airstream is the perfect setting to display everything. I think this is the most original idea as an alternative to a storefront I have seen.
I always like seeing these renovated campers/trailers. I hope to be able to redo one myself someday. I love the idea of using it as a traveling store! Such a great idea definitely an attention grabber!
Quick question is that wallpaper cheap hotels in amsterdam or was it painted on. IM asking because my Avion has rivets cheap hotels in amsterdam in the ceiling that connect the other sections throughout so I sdo not know if wallpaper would work. I LOVE THE LOOK GREAT WORK..
@rachel- this is stenciled on :) you can t even tell there are rivots! The bottom wainstcoting is a wallpaper however it is textured and thicker than the avg wallpaper so rivots are barely noticeable.
Really great re-model. Reminds me of the kind of fantasy bedroom set girls dreamed of in the mid 70s (myself included). Gotta say, artist Andrea Zittel really gave the camper customization phenomenon a great kick in the pants back in the 90s and I ve wanted my own ever since. It s inspiring to see how people today are creating their own fantasy travel pads. Who says times of economic austerity can t look amazing. Super fun. Well done!
Ida, you ve done an amazing job, the space looks great, and so perfect for it s purpose. I d love to get my hands on one of those, but they are very rare here in Australia! Looks exactly like what I need for my re-loved furniture business! Best wishes, Lisa xxx
I m currently restoring a 1963 Norris Woodsman myself. Removed cabin from trailer, sanded and painted it, but cabin back on, then removed aluminum skin. Replaced all rotten wood, skin, and now rebuilding rotten pieces of millwork. Yes, it all fits together cheap hotels in amsterdam like a puzzle, and you can t fasten one thing down without making sure the other pieces will fit! Loved your transformation and story. Very inspiring and encouraging. Thank you!!!!!
This is so beautiful! I would also like to know where you got your stencil and what kind of paint you used for the stenciling. I want to do something similar adding a pop of color the way you did with the yellow and am having a hard time finding any wall paper that gives me that look. Thanks!
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