Who Lives Here: My husband, myself plus a dog and a cat
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 336 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? Affordability combined with location! It's cheap and it's a block to Austin's greatest treasure: Barton Springs.
Give Cynthia a THUMBS UP if you think this home belongs in the finals!
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Is that orange oval thing a bread box? Whatever it is, its fabulous! Where'd you find it?
view BornSlippy's profile
This is an RV???? OMG. Wonderful!
view Jesse Lu's profile
I like how all of the typical RV furnishings have been removed and replaced with real separate furniture pieces! There could stand to be some decluttering and general tidying though. I also think the couch area is a bit squished, maybe the desk would work better at that end and instead create some sort of couch/tv area by the kitchen table? And... I love the curtains in the bedroom!
view alaylam's profile
Clear up some of the clutter around the desk and countertops and I'd call this a hit!
view erinpeace's profile
Bedroom darling, the rest needs some tidying--maybe a bigger & cuter area rug, too.
view SQ's profile
great job!
view mahoganymoon's profile
I agree with the area rug comment, but I would never have expected such a cute inside to a teensy trailer.
view seraph's profile
I want to like it, but I don't see much in the pictures that interests me. It is too bad about the picture quality, kind of grainy and indistinct; maybe some better photographs would do the job of conveying what's special about this space. I think you could do a LOT more with the patio, for one thing, and also the cabinetry inside the RV dominates the space, but doesn't do much for the decor.
Making such a small space work for 4 living beings is an accomplishment in itself, though, so that's great. I noticed the fan; hope you have some air conditioning for the summer.
view MansardRoof's profile
I'd love to live down in that area. We used to have an apartment on Sixth Street near Trinity but when we had kids we moved to the burbs.
Very cute :o)
view supershy's profile
Not bad, I didn't realize it was an RV until I saw the outside. Although, would have been cooler if it was an Airstream.
view hubiquitous's profile
I love that orange breadbox. I almost bought the same one a million times but never did. I'm jealous!
view I Love Upstate's profile
that orange box is so cute!
view ss622's profile
I like the art in the bedroom, too....
view ohjodi's profile
just a suggestion for future contestants - don't download photos that is take off of camera phones. Its doesn't give your space justice. All in all, I like the fact that it doesn't look like the inside of a RV. I was surprised to see that picture next to the floorplan.
view MilenaB.'s profile
I think it's great. I would love to be there. Like being on summer vacation all the time.
view swillson's profile
I didn't know what 'RV' meant I thought it was an apartment. Well done.
view hrhprincessfiona's profile
I love it! Don't change a thing:) And where did you get that orange breadbox?
Kim
view k_west's profile
It needs a little decluttering and some tidying up - but beyond that, bravo.
view ChrisGal's profile
Target sells the same (or very similar) bread box for $50.
view flipper's profile
Still can't believe it's an RV. Well done!
view BlueLM's profile
I could never live in an RV just because of how UGLY they are on the outside (I've turned down apartments in the past for the same reason), but for what it's worth, you've done a bang-up job here :)
view bfootnovellista's profile
props on the ikea hack curtains and kudos for entering the contest. this is the most interesting space ever entered.
view Lady J's profile
Reminds me of my parent's 40' Dutchstar Diesel Motorcoach, but theirs isn't as cool as yours...
I wonder - Did you have to give up on retracting the slide-outs and towing your trailer with the wood floors and other changes?
view bepsf's profile
I am super impressed. Coolest RV I've ever seen.
~Q
view hishtafel's profile
Love love love RV's and mobile homes. In fact, we have some amazing mobile home parks in So Cal in mind blowing, beautiful locations.
Thanks for sharing your home! Love it love it love it!
view Seaside's profile
Who woulda thought an RV could look cool? Good job!
view crash's profile
I love the elegant dark stools (so useful in small spaces) and the shots of orange. And the use of traditional furniture (with white to keep things from getting too dark). And of course, there is the spaciousness of the outdoors close, where one can sit and have one's coffee.
The one fly in the ointment for me is the shiny strip of metal on the floor. Wonder if that could be painted black or dark brown to take the curse off it?
view monarda's profile
I agree a larger area rug might work better (that one looks kind of accidental), but kudos to you for fitting 2 adults, a dog and a cat into that space! And managing to work around some traditional RV limitations.
view WickedElf's profile
That's what I want to retire to...cute, orgainized and paid off.
view browncoatkarrie's profile
wish it were all mine
view irenegarnett's profile
love it
view bonehead's profile
Lookin' good.
view mconnell's profile
Like what you did with the built-ins! Kudos! Now if Austin would only stop building those darn condo projects and destroying the funky vibe of the RV parks on Barton Springs Rd. life would be cool.
view laleeha's profile
OK -- a little clutter means you're human -- but the fact that you live in such a small space with another person and 2 animals.. nice digs and I love the use of orange!
view pdx_ecl's profile
I like it, especially like the replacement with better furniture and built-in--didn't realize an RV park could be so nice!
view maven's profile
Great space!
view curlyq2283's profile
Woo...lots to love here. Its on its way to fabulous. But yes, tidy up and take better pictures so we can actually see it, please.
view kristen verity's profile
Great!! Don't change anything!
view teapotrose's profile
Hey, how long is it? I'm trying to compare it to my own camper. Thanks!!
view teapotrose's profile