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Friday, October 26, 2012

From Empty Airstream to Cozy Cabin--On a Dime


Here is the living/dining room area of Girl Camping Girl's big ol' Airstream, outfitted as a cozy cabin-- after a frugalista makeover.



The whole front area of the trailer had already been gutted down to the wooden subfloor. So, first step: Prime it, then paint with two coats of a good floor paint.


Next, since the original drapery was gone, too, shop the house/shop the other trailers to find window coverings that will work. Layer coordinated area rugs on the floor--acquired at a moving sale, just waiting to find a new use. Add sofa bed, donated by a relative, at front end of the room, move small table elsewhere.


Use mini electric fireplace (also a currently owned household item) for heat source and for atmosphere. Include lamp and print from thrift store, and spare armchair from the house.

Grand total: Under $200, about half of which was paint and supplies.


Which leaves enough in the wallet to spring for a good bottle of camping whiskey!

11 comments:

  1. Perfect! Don't you love decorating on a dime? Bimart just got those little fireplaces in...one style is red...oh, how I want one!

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    1. Thought of you often as I was painting the floor!

      That mini fireplace is the best thing I've ever gotten for a trailer, hands down. Also use it often in the house and at the cabin. Highly recommended!

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    2. I couldn't resist the Bi Mart red one, so I am now the proud owner of that little red fireplace!

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  2. My kind of make over!!! LOVE your blog!

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  3. Don't tease us, we want more.... Inch by inch tour!!! My heart can't take itty bits! It really does look grand!

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  4. OK, does the heater plug in? I just got a 25 foot SS from my mom. I paid bucks to get new tires, brakes and wire the lights for towing. However, I haven't touched the inside. I don't know if anything works, or even how to plug it in. I'd love some heat it there.

    Love YOURS!

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    1. Hi Jes, the heater does plug in. It runs on 110 current. Great little source of warmth!

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    2. Hey Jes, did you figure out how to plug in your trailer? It should have a male end and plug-in cord somewhere on the outside, driver's side. You'll need to get power to the trailer before you can run anything inside.

      Congrats on getting a Silver Streak!

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  5. Cool, love it when we can be frugal and beautiful all at the same time! :o)

    Tania

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  6. How do you drive with all those loose things. Does the foldout bed slide around the trailer when you're going down the road? Wouldn't it scratch the floor?

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    1. The bed doesn't move at all. I fold the round table flat and slide it under the bed. The rest of the furniture stays put very nicely.

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