7 Tips on How to brighten up the dark interior of an RV

Easy tips on how to make your Travel Trailer, Motorhome, or 5th Wheel more inviting – 7 tips on how to brighten up the dark interior of an RV if you are not very handy

Transforming the interior of your RV from dark and dingy to bright and inviting doesn’t have to be a difficult task. With a few simple changes, you can create a bright and inviting space that you’re sure to love. So but now, how to brighten up the dark interior of an RV if you don’t want to do a huge update?

By adding light fixtures, using mirrors, painting the walls, taking advantage of natural light, updating your decor, choosing light-colored furniture, and adding lighter window treatments, you can easily brighten up the interior of your RV.

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How to brighten up the dark interior of an RV? Here are 7 tips on How to brighten up the dark interior of an RV

1. Add Light Fixtures: Install additional light fixtures such as ceiling lights, recessed lighting, wall sconces, and even lamps to brighten up dark areas. If you have enough lights in your RV, exchange the light bulbs. By using LED lights you save on energy. Furthermore, LED lights don’t heat up the inside of your camper in summer.

2. Use Mirrors: the same strategy that you use in your house to brighten up dark rooms, you can also use it inside your RV. If you place mirrors strategically around your RV to reflect the light you create the illusion of a larger, brighter space. I would not hang heavy mirrors, but peel-and-stick mirror tiles do a great job in an RV. I use them on my bathroom door and it really works well.

3. Paint the Walls: Paint the walls with a light color to make a dark RV appear brighter. Bright walls make actually the biggest impact if you want to change the look of your Camper.

It is really not a big deal to paint the walls if you know what you are doing. I have a step-by-step tutorial that you can follow easily.

Start with removing the wallpaper border, then clean the walls, and use a medium size foam roller to apply the paint on smaller walls. Choose a pretty light hue, like an off-white, a very light green, or blue that fits your darker colors.

4. Use Natural Light: If possible, open up windows and curtains to let in natural light. One of the first things I did in my Camper was to get rid of the window valances. I added curtains rods and hung white curtains, but left the blinds for privacy.

It really made a huge difference to the look of my Camper. Here are all the tips you can use if you want to update the valances.

Opt for lighter window treatments such as curtains, shades, or blinds in light colors to let in more light.

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5. Update Your Decor: Add bright and colorful accents such as pillows, rugs, curtains, and artwork to make your RV feel more cheerful and inviting. And this is the fastest and easiest way if you don’t have a lot of time.

If you have a big RV, adding an accent with peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great option to change the look of the interior. You don’t need to add wallpaper everywhere. Choose a wall without a lot of cutouts (like behind the bed) or an entry wall and pick a colorful pattern.

If you need more inspiration on awesome-looking wallpaper patterns that are easy to install, check out this article RV Renovation – 22 best peel-and-stick wallpapers for RVs

6. Choose Light-Colored Furniture: Choose furniture in lighter colors so that it won’t absorb the light and make the space feel smaller and darker. Or add some colorful additions.

If you want to replace some of the dated furniture, replace it with lightweight and bright items or cover them up. Use a bright slipcover over your Sofa, use a colorful tablecloth on your dinette table, or throw a pretty blanket over your recliner.

If you want to update your dinette pillows, here are some tips on how to reupholster cushions.

7. Add a Skylight: Consider installing a skylight to let in natural light but also remember, that a skylight lets in a lot of heat. So, maybe this isn’t the best option, but if you mainly go winter camping I would definitely consider it.

Summary of 7 tips on How to brighten up the dark interior of an RV

Use bright and light decor, paint the walls, and reduce the stuff that you don’t necessarily need. Keeping your RV tidy and organized makes a huge difference in how you feel inside.

See you on the road

Conny

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