Whether your RV is your full-time home or simply your frequent accommodation for vacations, you’ll want it to feel like it’s truly yours. Most RVs come with very standard decorations from the factory and these can feel somewhat cold and sterile after a while. If you’re longing for your Airstream to have a more personal touch, you’ll want to decorate it.
But how do you decorate an RV? This guide to decorating your Airstream RV by Airstream of Montana in Missoula should help you figure out how to incorporate your own style into your Airstream so that you’re comfortable and happy whenever you spend time in it!
Pick A Theme
One great and simple strategy for decorating a smaller space like an Airstream trailer is to choose a theme that ties everything together. This could be a general decorative theme, like country or beach styles, or it could be a more personalized theme that draws upon your interests and likes. You can go for a vintage look with more rustic decor and muted colors, or you can go very modern with bright pops of color and trendy patterns. It’s all a matter of your own personal tastes, so you can even base this off your house or apartment decor style if you so choose.
Add More Color
RVs in general have rather neutral color schemes, and if you’ve got a bold personality, this can feel stifling. Fortunately, an easy fix is to jazz things up with color! You can paint the walls of your Airstream just like any other walls, so you can choose to paint them all one color or add one vivid accent wall that draws the eye. Theme other decorations like lampshades, knick-knacks and textiles around this color or a favorite color scheme. You could do your personal favorite color, the color of your birthstone, your sports team’s colors or any other scheme you can think of.
Soften Things Up With Fabric
Speaking of textiles, you can also easily replace the standard drapes in your trailer with bright new curtains in a fun color, eye-catching pattern or even a gauzy sheer that lets in more light. Make the furniture more cozy and inviting with some plush throw pillows and soft blankets that complement the general color scheme or theme you’ve chosen. Maybe this is a good opportunity to bring out your grandmother’s lovingly hand-stitched quilt, a friend’s crocheted afghan or a fleece character throw that the kids adore. Fabric wall hangings are another great way to soften a space and add more color, and they’re light in weight so they won’t damage walls when hung up.
Change Out The Lighting
RV lights can also be sterile as they’re meant for utility more than anything. While some of them can still be useful if you need to find something, you can swap out bulbs for softer incandescent ones or even use colored bulbs to give a warm glow. Strings of lights or LED light ropes hung up around the ceiling can be a fun year-round decoration. Small battery operated table lamps and LED candles can give you good ambient lighting that doesn’t require you to turn on overhead lights.
Raise Some Plants
If you find yourself missing your vegetable garden or flower patch back home, bring the greenery with you! Bring some low-maintenance houseplants into your Airstream to add a splash of green that helps to purify the air. Provided they have some water and sunlight, they should be fine! Just make sure to stabilize them while you’re driving so you don’t get dirt everywhere. Succulents, cacti and air plants are good choices, too, for very low-maintenance plants.
Ready to get your own Airstream to personalize to your heart’s content? Stop on by our Missoula dealership today to see our full selection of new and used Airstream RVs for sale. Airstream of Montana proudly serves the cities of Bozeman and Kalispell, MT.
