Before I purchased our pop up camper, I scoured the Internet for ideas. In fact, my initial idea was to buy a vintage trailer and fix that up. The ideaof buying, remodeling, and storing a trailer in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association and no RV parking allowed was daunting. I couldn’t imagine the complaints we’d get if we were storing a beat up old trailer in our front yard and working on it every weekend, and the idea of paying for storage somewhere and dragging the thing out every weekend was even worse. I was initially resistant to the idea of a pop up camper, but then I started seeing all these cute pop up makeovers “popping” up all over Pinterest. 🙂
There are some amazing people out there, I tell ya! Some of those pop ups were so cute, I couldn’t even stand it. It took about a year of searching, but we finally found our Santa Fe. When it was in my garage {safely hidden from the HOA}at last, I was referring back to all the inspiration I’d found in the makeovers I’d seen on Pinterest. Here are five of my favorites…
Because I’m Me
One of the first pop up camper makeovers I ever found was Jody’s over at Because I’m Me. I was initially attracted to the white cabinets and darker floors and countertops, but I loved the bright colors, too. One of my favorite things about her makeover is that it was all done with kids in mind. White curtains aren’t a problem when there is a bright patterned border to keep little fingerprints hidden. And those cushions! Jody was smart about her cushion covers, too, and made them with an envelope style back. They slip on and off easily for washing. How ingenious is that?
Jody has loaded up the camper and taken her kids on several trips, including one all the way across the country to my neck of the woods! She’s my kind of girl. While you areon her blog admiringher amazing makeover, be sure to check out some of her fun adventures, too.
Inspiration Liberation
This is another pop up camper makeover that I pinned way back when. When Krissy over at Inspiration Liberation posted the reveal pictures of her pop up camper, I was floored. She took just the right amount of color and paired it with a neutral gray for a stunning end result. I probably stared at these pictures every day for a month. Isn’t it gorgeous?
I loooove the red cabinets with all the vintage accessories. It makes me want to curl up in the camper with a cup of coffee… and I don’t even drink coffee! 🙂 Make sure to check out Krissy’s amazing pop up camper makeover, and check out her new project, too! A 1986Airstream! Swoon!
Sweet Meas
I think everyone who has ever searched for a pop up camper makeover has come across this awesome one by Sarah at Sweet Meas. It so pretty — there is no way I’d want to let mykids step foot in it. I love the beachy feel it has going on with all the light colors and calming blues. And look at all those chalkboard surfaces! What a fun way to keep track of what each cabinet holds. But it didn’t always look this way. When you see the BEFOREpictures of Sarah’s camper, it makes the AFTERSeven more amazing. Seriously. Go check it out… I’ll wait.
My favorite thing about this remodel is the bed area. I love the valance Sarah made with scraps of fabric and trim. What a neat way to use up all those leftover scraps and add beauty to the bunkend. As soon as my kids saw the lights wrapped around the shepherd’s poles, we were scouring every Dollar Tree in our neighborhood to find them. Sarah is also crafty! She used more of those Dollar Tree lights to make a fun tabletop light jarfor the camper, too. You’re going to want to head over to her blog to find out how she made all the amazing items she used in her makeover.
Life With 4 Boys
Next up is Kathleen from Life With 4 Boys. Kathleen’s pop up camper was one of those makeovers that popped up on Pinterest after I’d already started my own camper, but I was so “wowwed” that I pinned it immediately. I loved that she had chosen a theme, Route 66, for her camper and planned her fabric and decor choices around that. The BEFOREpictures of her camper were pretty standard for a pop up camper, but look at that AFTER! Gorgeous!
The most amazing part of Kathleen’s makeover is that she doesn’t sew! She used alternate methods — like hemming tape and an iron — to get the job done with her curtains and cushions. You simply have to see how she did everything. It’s pretty awesome. Kathleen is another one of those brave moms who packed up pop up camper and her kids for a cross country road trip — a 70 day road trip to be exact. What a woman! Make sure you check out her 70 Day Roadtrip adventures on her blog, Life With 4 Boys.
Deliver Love
Oh, how I love this one! Sarah over at Deliver Love has done a wonderful job with herlittle pop up camper. Have you ever seen such an amazing backsplash? She and her husband, Michael,did all the work themselves. I love that the general color scheme of the camper is pretty neutral — Mr. TypeTwoFun isn’t a fan of wild colors — but Sarah dressed everything up with pops of color in her pillows, curtain tie-backs, and hand towels. So cute!
Those colorful Anthropologie knobs are pretty sweet, too, but look at those cabinet doors. Yup! Michael made them. I love bead-board, and what a great way to incorporate it in your camper. Once Sarah and Michael got their pop up camper all finished up, they took it on an extended road trip, too — and she visited some of the very same places we did. What is it about pop up camper families? We love our road trips! Be sure to stop by and check out all their fun adventures.
That about wraps up my inspiration round-up. I hope you are as inspired {& motivated} by these amazing makeovers as I am. The weather in Arizona has been pretty hot and muggy, so we haven’t really been excited to pop up the camper and get to work, but looking at all these gorgeous pictures has got me going again. I’m itching to reupholster my cushions and get some AFTERpictures of my own up!
Happy Camping!
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an avid camper and enthusiast of pop-up campers, I can confidently say that I have extensive knowledge and experience in this area. Before I purchased my own pop-up camper, I spent countless hours researching and exploring ideas on the internet. Initially, I was drawn to the idea of purchasing a vintage trailer and renovating it. However, the thought of dealing with a homeowner's association and the lack of RV parking in my neighborhood made that option seem daunting.
The idea of storing a beat-up old trailer in my front yard and working on it every weekend, or paying for off-site storage and hauling it out each weekend, was less than appealing. It was during this time that I stumbled upon the world of pop-up camper makeovers, which were gaining popularity on platforms like Pinterest. I was amazed by the creativity and ingenuity of people who had transformed their pop-up campers into beautiful and functional spaces.
After a year of searching, I finally found my perfect pop-up camper, a Santa Fe, and safely stored it in my garage, away from the prying eyes of the homeowner's association. Throughout my search, I had gathered a wealth of inspiration from various makeovers I had seen, and I would like to share five of my favorites with you.
One of the first makeovers that caught my attention was done by Jody from the blog "Because I'm Me." What drew me to her makeover was the combination of white cabinets, dark floors, and countertops, along with vibrant pops of color. It was evident that she had designed the space with kids in mind, as she incorporated clever features like bright patterned borders to hide fingerprints and cushion covers with an envelope-style back for easy washing.
Another remarkable makeover that captivated me was by Krissy from "Inspiration Liberation." Her use of just the right amount of color, paired with a neutral gray, resulted in a stunning transformation. The red cabinets and vintage accessories added a touch of charm, making the camper feel cozy and inviting.
Sarah from "Sweet Meas" also created a breathtaking makeover that exuded a beachy vibe with light colors and calming blues. The ingenious use of chalkboard surfaces allowed for easy organization and tracking of cabinet contents. Sarah's attention to detail was evident in the valance she made with fabric scraps and trim and the creative use of Dollar Tree lights wrapped around shepherd's poles.
Kathleen from "Life With 4 Boys" took her pop-up camper makeover to the next level by incorporating a Route 66 theme. Her fabric and decor choices were carefully selected to align with this theme, resulting in a visually appealing and cohesive design. What made Kathleen's makeover even more impressive was that she accomplished it without sewing, using alternative methods like hemming tape and an iron.
Lastly, Sarah from "Deliver Love" and her husband, Michael, transformed their pop-up camper into a charming space with a neutral color scheme accented by pops of color in pillows, curtain tie-backs, and hand towels. The custom-made cabinet doors with bead-board detailing added a touch of elegance and personality to their camper.
All of these makeovers serve as a testament to the creativity and passion of pop-up camper enthusiasts. They have inspired me to embark on my own journey of renovating my camper. As I look at these stunning transformations, I can't help but feel motivated to reupholster my cushions and document my own after pictures.
I hope these amazing makeovers have ignited the same inspiration and motivation in you. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the world of pop-up campers, these transformations showcase the endless possibilities for creating a personalized and inviting space. Happy camping!
