A Guide To Decorating Your Caravan

Is your caravan in need of a new lease of life? If the paint is peeling and the soft furnishings look worn, consider decorating it. 

With a bit of time and the right mindset, you’ll be able to achieve some brilliant results. As a caravan insurance broker, we have created this guide to help you get your caravan looking its best and ready to welcome in the spring.

How To Decorate Your Caravan Interiors.

Check For Damp

Before you start decorating the inside of your caravan, it’s important to have a thorough check for damp. Damp can affect everything from your soft furnishings to the vehicle’s structure, meaning any attempts at decoration will be wasted.

Protecting your caravan from the winter weather and regular services should help prevent any onset of damp.

Walls

Changing the wallpaper should be one of the main focuses of any comprehensive decoration. Stripping the walls of the old paper and redecorating your caravan can really bring it back to life. Just beware of fiddly corners, and make sure you don’t cover up any air vents!

If wallpaper isn’t your thing, then giving the interior a lick of paint is another option, and you won’t have to do any tricky cutting. Make sure the floor and anything else you don’t want to get splattered are covered. Pick a durable paint, like emulsion paint, that you would use in your kitchen and bathroom. Whilst you’re at it, why not paint your cupboards, too? Just make sure there’s plenty of ventilation.

Flooring

While redecorating your caravan, you should also consider the flooring. Something waterproof and low-maintenance, like linoleum (also known as linoleum), is ideal, as it will take less care than carpet. You could also add some rugs and runners for warmth and texture.

Seats And Furnishings

If your sofa cushions look worse for wear, it’s time to replace them. If you’re going to replace them, make sure it’s with new fireproof cushions.

Comfy bedding can also help make your caravan feel like a home away from home, but unfortunately, many caravan beds are not of the best standard. Replacing the current mattress with something more comfortable and treating yourself to new pillows and quilt can make a massive difference.

Curtains

The simple addition of curtains can add real colour and warmth to your caravan and help give you some privacy from people walking past. They will also act as an insulator, helping keep the heat, which can be really useful if the weather is chilly.

It’s advisable to add blackout blinds in rooms you intend to sleep in. Their thick lining will prevent any light from entering the room, which is handy if you happen to pitch up in a sunny spot.

Finishing Touches

Adding some personal touches can make your caravan stand out and feel more homely. As you know, caravans are cosy spaces, but adding a couple of mirrors can give the impression of having more room.

Another way to personalise and add life to the walls of your caravan is to put up paintings, photographs, or posters. Not every square inch of the walls needs covering; just a few pictures or ornaments could make a big difference.

Along with decorative touches, why not organise your caravan and camper with some storage? Read all about it on our blog: ‘Ultimate Campervan Storage Hacks’.

How To Decorate Your Caravan’s Exterior 

Tips On How To Paint Your Caravan

Painting the outside of your caravan can be quite time-consuming, so you need to be ready to spend some time on this project. However, the result will be worth the effort, thanks to the correct materials, surface preparation, and a bit of elbow grease!

Firstly, you’ll need to give the outside of the caravan a thorough cleaning. One of the best ways to achieve this is by using a good-quality degreaser to strip away any grime and muck, then rinsing with clean water before drying with a chamois cloth.

The next step is to remove any peeling paint from the caravan’s exterior (this should be done manually, not using chemical cleaners), and any dents should be beaten out as smoothly as possible.

Once this has been done, you’re ready to sand the area to help the paint stick to the surface and cover any seals and air vents with masking tape. Read the instructions for the paint you’re using; some may require a layer of primer to be applied first. Make sure the paint is suitable for outdoor use.

If you’re looking to spruce up your caravan exterior even more, why not read our blogs: ‘How to Enhance The Lifespan of Your Caravan Tyres‘ and ‘How to Remove Scratches & Dents On Your Campervan’?

Caravan Insurance at Staveleyhead

Once you’ve sorted your interiors, remember to insure your newly improved caravan! As a caravan insurance broker specialising in motorhome cover and campervan insurance, we can get what you need no matter what vehicle you drive.

We can find you the perfect policy for your caravan, whether it’s a touring caravan or a static model. Call us on 0800 0815 024 to get a free quote now and get insured in minutes.