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Focused purely on interiors, layouts, storage ideas and clever use of space, for both campervans and motorhomes.
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The new Habiton HM 6.1 widens the back of a Mercedes Sprinter to fit a transverse bed quoted at around two metres. We look honestly at whether that solves the old problem of taller people sleeping sideways in a van.
Felix11 min read
Design, Layout & Living Space
Felix8 min readA practical look at campervan colours: which ones run cooler, hide dirt, hold value and stay safe on the road, and why that moody all-black look is harder to live with than it looks.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Rowan9 min readAmerican adventure vans often have rear seats that slide, lock and lift out on floor tracks. UK conversions usually feel more fixed. Here's the honest reason why, and what you can actually get over here.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Felix30 min readLight is the quiet thing that makes a van feel like a home rather than a metal box. Here is an honest, detailed guide to rooflights, windows, glazing and placement, with real UK numbers and the trade-offs nobody mentions.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Felix20 min readMost compact campervans force you to choose between a fixed bed and a proper living space. The Sunlight Vanlife 540 refuses the choice with one unusual idea: a permanent staircase up to the bed, which frees the whole rear of the van for a lounge. Here's why it works so well.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Felix17 min readIf your van is too narrow to sleep across, flares are the clever fix: moulded panels that widen the body just enough for a crossways bed, freeing up your whole floor. The real question isn't whether to fit them, it's which ones, how deep, and on which side. Here's the honest guide.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Martha25 min readSprayed cork like Corkon is having a moment in van builds, and for good reason. But it's not the insulation a lot of people think it is. Here's the honest guide to what cork does brilliantly, what it doesn't, and how to use it well.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Martha15 min readCarpet, felt or wood? Your campervan's lining shapes how it looks, sounds and copes with damp, and the best choice isn't the one most people assume. An honest, practical comparison.
Design, Layout & Living Space
Iris15 min readA pop top roof can turn a big panel van campervan into a genuine four berth, add a quiet space to read or work, and make summer mornings feel properly restorative. It can also be noisy in wind, cold in winter, fiddly when wet, and surprisingly expensive. This guide looks at the real pros and cons, what the roof costs in the UK right now, how to keep it dry and healthy, and who will actually love living with one.
That's every story. The first one went up in February 2025.
