In our first campervan we made a classic ‘2 sofas and table which fold down to become a bed’. The cushions that were needed to fill in on top of the table were used as back rests. This is quite an uncomfortable way of doing things because it creates a kind of ‘sit up andContinue reading “How to make comfy seats”
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If you only need one bunk…….
Here’s an idea of how to add one simple bunk for a small child. This space is really magical and was created for a baby hobbit we know! The idea was that as the child grew, there could be a drop down section coming from the end that extended into the space above this littleContinue reading “If you only need one bunk…….”
More fun for kids
A few years back we were approached by a lovely family with this drawing. Could we build something along the lines of the pod campers that had began to emerge on the scene, but with our signature rustic style? The van of choice was a sprinter and we took on the challenge with enthusiasm andContinue reading “More fun for kids”
Split level living
Coorie Doon is just one example of how you can split the levels in your campervan design, making for a very relaxed and roomy camping experience. In this van the storage is phenomenal. There are large hatches under the floor at the rear of the van, as well as a large clothes drawer that pullsContinue reading “Split level living”
Making it special for kids part 1
The possibilities are endless! We had the privilege and actually fun commission to build a six berth van for David and Lynsay from Quirky Campers during the first lockdown of 2020. They have a small boy and even smaller twin girls. The main consideration with this build was to make sure everyone, from the smallestContinue reading “Making it special for kids part 1”
Moana the campervan
Vanspiration Laura’s beautiful van, Moana, was to be our final commission before we moved on to creating our own designs after making 23 for other people. We had already built Morag for Alice, her sister, and met Laura at Camp Quirky, the hand made campervan festival run by Quirky Campers. It was an exciting prospectContinue reading “Moana the campervan”
The fixed bed fixation!
To fix or not to fix? These three vans, Peggy Flora, Seraphina and Sassanach all have fixed beds…they are also all Peugeot Boxer vans. In the design the fixed bed came first, followed by the other considerations such as extra seating. Each of them also has a loo, and they can have a portable outdoorContinue reading “The fixed bed fixation!”
Our rustic workshop
The Rustic Simplicity Workshop We do not have a posh workshop with everything in its place…far from it! Our workshop is probably as rustic as our campervans and a whole lot more untidy! James knows where everything is, and I refuse to have a hand in anything except basic sweeping up….it’s more than my lifeContinue reading “Our rustic workshop”
Creating a rustic simplicity campervan
At the time of writing, we have just said goodbye to one van, which we love dearly, and are thinking about the endless possibilities of a new build. Doobry has been a really special build. He was built alongside Frida during the first lockdown of 2020, giving us something meaningful to do on the weekends,Continue reading “Creating a rustic simplicity campervan”
Rustic Simplicity ......The Story Behind The Name 