Living in a caravan
Living in a caravan is not for everyone. It is a territory reserved for free spirits and adventurers, who get away from civilisation to wake up on the beach or in the heart of the forest, travel as they please with everything they need and without losing comfort. Read this article and you will see what we are talking about.
You've always wanted a caravan. Maybe long before you had your driving licence. You're a free and adventurous spirit, and that's what it's like to get away from civilisation, to wake up on the beach or in the heart of the forest, to travel as you please with everything you need and more, without losing comfort... It's the ultimate, isn't it? But... What if you turned that spirit into a way of life beyond the days of rest? What if that caravan was your home? In other words, is there something snail-like about you?
When we talk about caravansThere is something for everyone. From the vintage caravans and more romantic-looking than the last ones more cutting-edge and environmentally friendly designs. We are going to show you some examples of each. Of the vintage options, Constancea trailer from 1957 takes the cake.
It has space for two double beds (or three singles), decorated in detail, very feminine, cosy and cheerful thanks to the floral prints and the combination of reds, greens and whites, full (crammed) with "cute little details"... It's a bit cloying, isn't it?
In this line shabby-chic we have many examples and there are those who not only have their home, but also their work / shop / workshop... Like this mobile bakery (Enjoy Cupcakes), this popular food truck Barcelona (Caravan Made), this shop (Haberdash Vintage) or this campsite (Airstream Trailer Park), ideal for nostalgic travellers.
In a caravan, the same space serves as a bedroom, living room or dining room, depending on the time of day. And it comes with multiple accessories, secret drawers and cupboards, pull-out elements, side awnings, seats by day that are beds at night... Over the years they have become very sophisticated and refined, and a good example is the caravan renovated by the Californian architect Matthew Hofmannwhose vintage look is just a façade. You see, there's a pull-out cupboard hidden in the cupboard at the entrance, the bed is also a sofa, and in the work area there's a huge iMac on the wall with a drop-down docking system and a multifunction printer hidden in a drawer under the seats. The bathroom is the best part, as it is spacious and the blue-toned stoneware gives the feeling of being in a small swimming pool. Light floods in through the windows, and the sense of brightness is accentuated by the white surfaces and wood finishes.
In keeping with the cutting-edge designs, the Mobile Mini House from Stephanie Bellangerwith bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen and office, all in one separated by partitions, it's amazing. The rooms can reach a radius of 250º and are covered by a sliding screen that covers everything.
The Colimdesigned by Christian Susanais no slouch, and so far it is the best combination of car and caravan.
Other examples can be found in the company Caravanolicspecialising in the manufacture of caravans with superbly cared for interiors, high quality materials and designer furnishings.
And we must not forget to mention the mythical WestphaliaThe most cheerful of all caravans with more than 60 years of tradition. The Volkswagen Westfalia, designed by Alexandre VerdierThe micro-home combines the quintessence of horseriding with the latest green technology, as it has solar panels on the roof, and has space for 6 people.
Although there are also options for one, such as the QTVanan electric mini-caravan designed to be towed by electric scooters and which offers its owner the possibility of resting anywhere, listening to the radio, watching TV and having a coffee, all in a 2m long and 0.75m wide space. In the background, you don't need much more. Because outside... there's your garden. As big as the whole world.
