Tiny houses are an ever-growing trend, especially as space and materials become scarcer. People now realize that big footprints come with big consequences for our fragile planet, so tiny living can help make those footprints a little smaller. Many people are ditching the suburban ideal and opting for something more unique and compact. What’s even cooler is that many are making their homes themselves.
That’s what Dipa Vasudeva Das decided to do. For Das, mobility was key. Instead of building a mobile home from scratch, he opted for a big renovation instead.
First, he mapped out all of the under-floor storage.
He also added an awesome skylight.
Because the van doesn’t have windows, getting a little light in there is important.
After hours of work, the interior was finished.
The furniture is cleverly secured so that nothing rattles around while he’s on the go.
He traded in those factory doors for some wooden ones. They make the van feel much more welcoming.
Under the doors are two pull-out storage units. They lock from the outside so nothing gets stolen.
The back of the van opens to reveal this fold-out patio. Who doesn’t love some extra hangout space?
There’s also more storage. This is where Das keeps his bikes when he’s not using them.
Das travels around in his home so that he can meet new people and share his photography at festivals. He also likes to host parties, so he needs the interior to be warm, inviting, and accommodating.
Speaking of guests, the van can hold quite a few of them!
Including that adorable guy at the bottom.
As for the wood-burning stove, it gives the place a cozy glow and some heat in the winter.
Das takes his van on all kinds of adventures, setting up camp with the help of a few outdoor accessories.
(via 22 Words)
Das spends his time traveling around so that he can share his photographs and music with the people he encounters along the way. His mission is to spread a philosophy of peace.
You can read more about his awesome adventures on his blog.
