Six Mistakes To Avoid When It Comes To Camper Van Floor Plan Design
You shouldn't underestimate the importance of your floor plan layout for your camper van. How well you layout furniture and appliances within your camper will significantly impact how comfortable you are out on the road.
The following are six mistakes you need to avoid for the greatest possible convenience and comfort after you design the floor plan of your camper van with a company like Flarespace:
Neglecting to measure your van dimensions
One of the first steps to achieving the perfect van floor plan is understanding exactly what you're working with. This means that you should measure the dimensions of your van and stay aware of just how much space is available to you.
Measuring your van dimensions can help you with selecting appropriately sized furniture and a countertop/appliance assembly.
Failing to place the largest items first
It's usually most effective to place your largest items first. Your largest items are going to be your bed and your sink/oven assembly if you have one.
Position any large items you have before doing any additional designing. This way, you'll position your largest items when you still have large chunks of space available.
Not making a list of your priorities
The challenge with designing a camper van floor plan is generally in optimizing limited space for the greatest possible functionality.
When you're dealing with a scarcity of space, the best thing to do is accommodate your priorities first. Make a list of the furniture pieces and features that are most important to you in your camper van. Then, accommodate these priorities first to see how much space is left over for non-essential features.
Not taking the time to consider all of your options
Don't rush the task of laying out your floor plan. It's best to take your time and consider all the possible options to arrive on the best layout solution for your needs.
Thinking short term
Your needs may change as time goes on. You may add new members to your travel group over time, for example. It's best to plan your layout with possible growth and changes in mind down the road. Create an adaptable floor plan that will grow with you and accommodate your changing needs through the years.
Focusing on aesthetics
The functions are more important than aesthetics when it comes to a camper van floor plan. When you've been out on the road for days and you need to get rest and go about your everyday tasks in your camper van, the way your layout functions will be far more important than how your layout looks.
