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The owners did not want window treatments that would obscure the views, so motorized privacy shades and insect screens were installed on the exterior. The polished concrete floor slab helps cool the home in the summer and retain heat in the winter.

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Maple cabinets are topped with thin Corian countertops. Above the cabinetry, a ledge hung with picture hangers and wire displays plates and bowls.

The kitchen features small appliances—including a marine refrigerator, gas burner, and oven.

In the back of the trailer, a queen bed opens to storage underneath. Two floating shelves—installed in the trailer’s rounded corners with pocket screws—serve as nightstands.

The elevated cabinetry at the end of the kitchen is a clothing dresser—its placement helps delineate space and define the transition from the galley to the bedroom. Also, when open, the bathroom door creates privacy—so someone can dress in the bedroom, while others are hanging out in the living room.

The shower features earthy cork tiles coated in a poly cover.

The pint-sized bathroom features maple cabinetry, a tiny European sink, and a composting toilet.

Craving more adventure, a couple decide to make a radical life change by becoming full-time Airstream residents and renovators.

Modern white IKEA cabinetry and stainless steel counters give the kitchen a sleek vibe, while the Tiffany-blue upper cabinetry is a nod to the past.

Load-bearing drawers pull out from under the sofa, allowing the lounge to transform into a full bed that can sleep two adults. The drawers and cubbies underneath house their solar batteries, blankets, and other miscellaneous items. Above the lounge, a shelf displays the couple’s decorative items. And for movie nights, they place a projector on the shelf and hang a screen in front of the couch.

After spending an adventurous summer traveling in a van with their dog, Richmond, Virginia–based couple Grace Kuhn and David Phinney wanted to take their van life adventures to the next level with an Airstream trailer.

The bathroom walls are clad in whitewashed cedar.

The custom-built shaker-style cabinets are made of ultralight plywood and topped with Glacier White Corian countertops.

The Airstream's meeting area is marked by an Eero Saarinen-designed Tulip table.

A neutral color scheme and wood elements give the trailer a cozy, rustic feel.

The living spaces and back bedroom feature Kahrs’ Oak Johan wood flooring.

Furnishings fold away to create a sense of spaciousness in the compact Airstream. The vinyl floor is from Altra floor in the UK.

A neutral color palette is combined with wood flooring and cabinetry to provide warmth in the airy interior space.