Van Life as a Family - Designing a Functional Tiny Home

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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Join Matt, Amy, and Taylor as they invite you into their mobile haven, Vanilla, a thoughtfully designed van that merges functionality with comfort. Let's dive into their life on wheels!
🚐 Welcome to Vanilla, Our Cozy Abode on Wheels: Step inside and explore Vanilla's kitchen, where cooking becomes an adventure. Equipped with a gas hob and plans for an induction upgrade, the kitchen is designed for culinary enthusiasts. Discover the convenience of having both hot and cold water, a sizable fridge, and a handy gas geyser.
🍳 Compact Cooking with Style: Vanilla boasts ample storage for kitchen essentials, including a massive drawer for appliances like an air fryer and Thermomix. The countertop space, crafted from repurposed barucha tabletops, provides ample room for both Matt and Amy to cook together comfortably.
🌟 Unique Touches: From custom-made spice racks to homemade fruit hammocks, every detail in Vanilla reflects the family's creativity and love for cooking. The kitchen's honeycomb tiles, a long-desired feature, add a special charm to the space.
🚽 Compact Living with Big Features: Vanilla isn't just about cooking. There's a slide-out pantry, a bread bin screwed onto the tabletop, and even a compact toilet for emergency use. The kids' seats are custom covered in leather, ensuring safety and comfort during drives.
🛌 Cozy Bedroom that Transforms: The van's bedroom area is a cozy retreat, featuring a custom-made mattress similar to their home bed. The kids' beds are innovative, doubling as a day bed or extending into a king-size bed for family time.
🔋 Efficient Power Usage: Vanilla is designed for efficiency. With a 210 Ah lithium battery and 330 watts of solar panels, the van is nearly self-sufficient. Plus, an inverter ensures they're covered even during cloudy days.
🚿 Outdoor Living at Its Best: The van's rear is a multi-purpose area, complete with an outdoor shower and space for storing bikes and gear. It's equipped with a water filler for easy access to water and a ladder for roof deck access.
💼 Working on the Road: Matt and Amy run a graphic design agency, balancing creative and administrative roles. Their clients are supportive of their lifestyle, often intrigued by their ever-changing backdrops during virtual meetings.
🎥 Sharing the Journey: The family documents their adventures on their KZbin channel and Instagram, Awesome Road Trip, offering a glimpse into their exciting and unconventional life.
Thank you for touring Vanilla with Matt, Amy, and Taylor! They've poured love and care into every inch of their mobile home, creating a space that's not just functional but also a source of joy. Follow their adventures on Awesome Road Trip and be part of their exciting journey.
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[@analea6531]

I’ve never seen or even imagine this bed configuration . That’s genius 🔥

[@Awesome.roadtrip]

Thanks we put a lot of thought into how to make the beds work for all of us

[@meursault7030]

Lovely colour scheme, lots of great little ideas for using small spaces efficiently

[@ariel393939]

This van packs a big punch. I really like some of your ideas. Love the kitchen & that tile. Tfs

[@marinarehren7076]

Thank you for letting us see your wonderful van! Practical and gorgeous!

[@hollyvick181]

That awesome that they made their own rack and awning. I love the black honey comb tiles. Graphic design! I originally wanted to do this!

[@maryfolks9368]

This looks so fun. My 8yr old would be in heaven if we did this. I could see us making this work as a family 😊. Thanks for sharing your amazing home😊

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Thank you for sharing your amazing home in this video. I love the thought that you've put into the children's bunks, there brilliant. So much thought has gone into this home on wheels. Plenty of storage too, plus there's a toilet for the children's emergencies.

[@Awesome.roadtrip]

Thanks, really appreciate that!

[@suzannecranford6819]

Amazing and wonderful! They've given their children such a great lifestyle and opportunity! Thanks for the tour!

[@sebastianalexander5546]

Love this layout!

[@SilviaGaray-yx1rn]

Beautiful Design ‼️Congratulations 🎉

[@tertiasom1]

Very practical..love the wood finishes.

[@denisediangelo1902]

Awesome build very creative.

[@andrepieterse1616]

I'm from South Africa. So nice to see a family making van life work here also. You guys are inspiring...making me think of possibilities.....Gonna follow your adventures too.

[@Awesome.roadtrip]

That’s amazing, glad to hear it!

[@maighreadoleary9140]

Love the layout and love the sleep cave

[@hollyvick181]

Oh..i love the tiny hammock!

[@Awesome.roadtrip]

Yay, Erin’s made them for all our other van friends too!

[@bonnies9861]

What a great, loving couple you are! Your van is really great - looks like loads of fun for the whole family. Thanks for sharing! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

[@Awesome.roadtrip]

Thanks so much!

[@b_uppy]

Well executed van.

[@tammycruz8189]

A very unique build i like it . Safe Travels Always God Bless Ya'll

[@andromeda1903]

gorgeous van. i just don't like the idea of having multiple kids in such a tiny tiny tiny space. and the closed off bedroom feels claustrophobic with the tiny door and no space to even sit up 😵 but if it works for them, great!

[@momentalmori7005]

The children not having an ounce of privacy just isn’t right if it’s a permanent living situation. In a lot of states you can’t even have boys and girls share a bedroom. I don’t know how this would be ok.

[@bfdee1603]

Hey it’s their life, who r u to dictate how they should live it. They r doing van life by choice so let them b😅

[@suezaple4950]

Nice van design you were able to get a great deal of storage , great kitchen. When the kiddies grow , you should buy a small schoolie . For now Hey it works . The awning is very cool love it.

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

[@MelindaGilman]

your home is lovely

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Happy trails ❤

[@surfing4theloveofit]

Love this fitout you've done an amazing job super well designed ❤😊 rick in Australia 🇦🇺

[@edw8889]

Fun

[@diabeticnomad]

Aces mate aces!

[@marieneu264]

This is awesome! This family must really, really, really like one another. I’m laughing trying to think of me, my 6’10” husband and our 5’10” 16 year old and my 5’9” 13 year old all living in such a small space. I think we’d kill one another. And even if we were all 5’ tall, we’d still not survive in a space this small, so kudos to this family!

[@bboop1964]

An amazing build! Love the bunks for the kids.

[@elainefuehrer5739]

the design is very unique. its like u have thought of every space and every need. would a pop top work when Kids get bigger. Is your van the longest they come in.?

[@jeanettemasontv1416]

Hey TINY home tours 😁👋

[@TinyHomeTours]

Hey hey!! 👋

[@aaratijoly1067]

What a charming, warm, and creative tiny home for four ! Smart lay out too ! 🥰

[@broskie1]

Have u reviewed any earmuff-style headphones that don't have the headband?

[@jennieparker327]

Where is the toilet?

[@TinyHomeTours]

They do have a quick pull out toilet for emergency use that Amy shows around minute 7 of the video. Otherwise they rely on the toilets at the campsites where they're parked. :)

[@Paulycat]

Horrible idea maybe rv MAYBE but van is awful idea

[@qrypz2635]

This is Amazing build lots of usable practical space❤ what you done !✅