ARTIST BUILT this Beautiful VAN CONVERSION // Custom MURPHY BED SYSTEM 🛌 & Large Workspace
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About this van:
Mia's first self-build campervan was one of the first vans I toured on this channel! And you can see that first film here; • ARTIST creates a CHIC ...
Since then her talent at building incredible homes has only increased and this new build from her really is something special! From its unique, murphy-style flip-bed, to its massive work area for her to paint and its kitchen and spacious shower room - this is one of the most innovative conversions I've seen in a long time! Not one to miss!
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This is not a van. It is an apartment. Well done!
A moving apartment
It has such a unique layout that looks so different from the typical van layouts. Plus that's a cute bird she's painting!
@@seattlerain4809 There's plenty of people doing exactly that and having more fun than you, tired from your 9 till 5 on your toilet, contemplating where you did wrong while you munch on your cheddar cheese block from the fridge.
I've never lived in an apartment with no refrigerator and no toilet. Have you?
I started to say the exact same thing and this build is brilliant too
Can we talk about her Sarah Connor arms? Amazing!! But, yeah, this is one of the best vans I've seen yet. Absolutely love it!!
why would we ?
Lyrica Harris ~ Yes, her body period, but her arms are to die for. As a matter of fact, she is cute and oviously a - kick_ a$$ woman. Love her art work also.
Not seen many van builds I guess 🥴
Yes she's fit and tight.
She's certainly prepared if Sky Net do take over.
Between the roomy shower and murphy bed, the spaciousness is maximized! This design seemingly creates a fourth dimension of space!
I love how you can walk through the van and the bed space is still its own cozy little nook. There’s plenty of storage and a real indoor shower. I would say, it’s one of the best, most unique builds I’ve seen, replicating the look and feel of a home on wheels.
thanks so much for the compliment!
@@MiaHawkART Hi. I am trying to guess where your toilet and refrigerator is at. Can you please show me. Thank you. Your van is the nicest and cleanest I’ve ever seen.
Usually, they feel extremely claustrophobic. Even the Sprinters at 220k. Lol
AWESOME BUILD!! Love the bed, oven/stove, shower!! Where is the "potty"??? Love the spacial areas not boxy also the shades are perfect!! More on the lighting etc please.
I love the foldable bed design. Please consider making a build-plan available for purchase
Yes! I was thinking the same thing. I saw a folding bed in one van that you lift up to make a sofa and have more space. This one gives you a whole wall. Her van looks so spacious!
This van is gorgeous. Unique use of the space making it look like a studio apartment. But where is the fridge and do you have a toilet?
I also wondering the same thing no fridge?
Exactly! I was going to ask also!
Hello! and thanks so much :-D I don't have a loo or a fridge, I do have a coolbox! There are several reasons for this, so what I think I'm going to do is make a short video on my channel in the coming week about some of those reasons, (and other questions people had!) rather than writing a length reply to every comment :-)
Drop down bed is much more practical
@@MiaHawkART No passage from the cab into the living space either? So you have to use either the side door or the rear doors to get in? You've done a really nice job, I'm curious to see if the screwed together aluminum will hold up. Creative solution!
This camper van conversion is outstanding. Great separation of spaces, clever bed design! Thank you for taking the time to film and share.
Most propane tanks leak that cupbord that yours is in needs to be air tight on the inside and needs a vent to the outside so you dont suffocate or blow yourself up seriously.
People are like best van build they've ever seen.... seriously the finish was not great and did you see the electrics???
That bed is really, really clever. One of the most 'spacious' vans we've seen.
Her van is perfect. I love how she talks in kilo and liter. Her bed is just wow!
it's the European way ;-) ha ha and thank you !
@@MiaHawkART I live in France. Hearing them talking about gallons and inch is like chinese language for me. I don't understand.
Love the bed.
@@sophanarachay4917 same but I’m in Australia
@@MiaHawkART how tall are you? Im 6'5 (195cm) could I stand up straight in this van?
This build is quite original and clever. I love the Murphy bed and the blinds on the back. It looks like a warm, comfortable home.
There are basically about six general van layouts, now there are seven basic van layouts. Your layout is very original. I am impressed with your bed, and the way you have managed to fit everything in. Aluminum framing is a good idea. You are a very hard working skilled person and have created something that shows your personality, well done. Enjoy your travels.
This is exactly why I want a van too. To escape and be able to focus on my work for several hours at a time each day with minimal other demands on my time or attention. Since I'm just one person, I opted to build a sofa that expands to a bed for one but CAN be extended further up against a sideboard to fit 2 people if needed. I also did not want a fixed bed for the same reason. I MUST have a good work space. I love her color palette and the shower door! Well done!
Very well thought out. Storage is great. Great shower. Beautiful wood tones and the bed is awesome. I watched this video 3 times and I didn’t see the fridge, toilet or clothing storage. Not sure how I’m missing them. You should be very proud of the beautiful build.
Thinking the same thing.
I was wondering the same thing
she didn’t show them.
This has to be the most genius van layout I've seen in the thousands I've watched over the last seven years. The ONLY thing I'd change if it were mine is the wall color. Coupled with the dreary cloudy days of the UK 🇬🇧 it would take less than a month to have me so depressed I would do little else but sleep. 😴 Next would be hospitalization which isn't good. I'd paint it some light happy color, and some teal somewhere. Possibly the base cabinets in the kitchen and a very light teal for the back splash. Thanks for having her here.❤
What an amazing van and so unique! Just when you think you've seen them all
thank you soooooo much
This does NOT look like a van, or any kind of RV. It looks like a really nice studio apartment, both in floorplan and decoration. I absolutely adore this!! The only thing I really wish you had included in this video would be the entrance from the side sliding door. If there are other pictures, I would love to see them. I am so impressed with everything she did to this van, including her artwork. I am so inspired (& slightly envious) of her talent. She really should consider starting a business doing this for others. Not only does she include all the neccesry items for day to day living, she also adds little touchess here & there to make it so homey, elegent, comfortable & unique. Best van ever!!!! 💕💕💕
thank you so much for all the compliments, I think what I'm going to do is create a little video over on my channel in a while answering most of the questions from the comments here :-)
I just built a bed like this in my sons tiny bedroom and the legs have been giving me nightmares. Not any more, thanks a billion for this inspiration. I was over complicating it all.
Hi Mia, 3 questions about your newest gorgeous van conversion, do you have a portable toilet, and your heater what does it fuel with, and finally do you have a fridge??? Beautiful art work!!
Wow the best design I ever seen in van 😳
thank you!
so so so cool and please send the plans and make them available, its really great, if I will build my van, it will be with a murphy bed system, your's is really one of the best I saw up to now.
I love this set up! An amazing woman, creative in so many ways.
My favorite
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It's huge. I would love to see an aerial view. I couldn't tell get a perspective 🤷♀️ But a beautiful job! 👍☺️💐
Incredible design, both functionally and aesthetically
I absolutely love this design. I'd like to see a way to get to the cab from inside the van for safety reasons. But this is my favorite build I've ever seen. 😍💜💜💜
Instead of a shelf-top I would install a door/bookcase that leads to the cab. You get the same cozy home feel and just as much storage space if not more..
Have you built one or started building one yet ?
I agree, although when I was on a bike riding around, I never really thought about this type of thing. Probably b/c on a 900lb bike and heavy leather gear, you look like you'd be armed and not to play with lol
You can put the toilet in the shower, ive seen that heaps, people just roll it out when they shower. Simple, also the vacuum seal toilet is brilliant. It vacuum seals your poop 💩 down to a tiny size, once all the cartridges are full, you just put them in bim. No smell, no liquid to empty and environment friendly. 😊
Best design EVER!
Her bed is a very smart design!
Van is beautiful!! Is there a fridge though? And if you’ve got a shower, I’d put a portable toilet in there also 😁
thank for the compliment, I don't have a fridge, I'll try and make a video with some of the questions people have about the van in the next week on my channel! Easier to explain etc :-) and yes! if I ever do need to go for a looooong trip that's completely off grid, that's exactly what my plan was with the loo.
@@MiaHawkART I’ve survived without a fridge before, so know it’s doable 🙂👍 Yessss portable loo for emergencies is a good plan. Then again, if you’re going to be out in the wilderness, a shovel will do the trick as well 😁
best van design i've ever seen on tube, which serves both living and working purposes.
Everyone took the words out of my mouth I love the VAN CONVERTION SHE IS A REAL ARTIST CIAO
There are so many things to appreciate in this van build. ❤ the color scheme.
Brilliant design and layout! I really like how she did her van!
This chick is BRILLIANT!!! GO GIRL 100x
Yes, I agree that she should have plans for the layout! 🤔🤗 I love the Murphy bed... I’m rather claustrophobic so I would choose lighter colours and add a nice big window above the couch. I’d have to fit in a toilet and small fridge, then it would be perfect for me. I def want to use aluminum framing instead of wood as well so I love seeing good examples of this! 👌🚐 🎨 🐦 💪🏻🗺😎
She can sell the murphy bed design on Etsy Print on Demand to make extra money. This would be great in a stationary home too in a guest room.
I can understand your instinct, but you'd be amazed how dark colors can disappear around you, leaving a sensation at once of infinite space and a cocoon. As a designer, I've done studies for clients in deep tones like chocolate, blue, and burgundy.
I think the Murphy Bed is brilliant.
Nice idea, the window above the couch!!
This is the coolest, well thought out van I’ve ever seen! I love how she designed this herself. It’s so beautiful! I would totally live in this van.
Great ideas! Gorgeous art. She seems like such a cool person. Her art is gorgeous!
I love how it’s been done. It’s like an artists studio!! We had a small caravan with that type of heater. We never used the heater once when it was cold. We bought a fan heater and that was enough to warm the place up. In fact too warm!!
This is one of the coolest van builds I've ever seen 😍
Admirable conversion with a “supplément d’âme!”! Thank you for sharing
I love the fold up bed idea. Not only cos it saves time but it also keeps the smell from cooking from lingering on the sheets and pillows. Like how you organised your cutlery - v creative like the artist in you. Your paintings are lovely!
VERY Clever design & innovative, one of the best I've seen! Beautiful artwork too! Thanks for sharing! 💕
Beautiful Bird…I love Birds….love cardinals….beautiful work
The BEST conversion I’ve seen!!! Quite lovely!!
The van is gorgeous and she is so talented. I love love love that bird painting she was working on.
Watching these van/bus/rv tours really feels like I need to get one especially with all this craziness happening around the world.
Congratulation from Houston Tx You are beautiful artist, I want to learn. I love you bird.
It’s good to actually see you in the video, Nate! And I love her van & art work!
Beautiful van build and I love the Murphy bed ! The space layout, organization features and shower layout are really incredible. Very well done - Bravo !
Loved her decor style within the van! Super unique.
Love the build, you did and awesome job. Beautiful, hope you can inspire many on your design
Hands down one of the best builds I have seen, and we are talking years and hundreds of videos. Love all of it. Love your artwork, you are all around inspiring af. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
One of the best livable conversions I've ever seen! This will definitely encourage me to stay in it more often!
Artists are amazing in their ability to manipulate spaces. Very, very impressive.
I really love the bed.
Absolutely amazing!!! I love the interior design and the colors used. I know I could live in a van like this one quite comfortably.
Looks like an apartment. Great job
I found you through this video. Your van is more like an apartment rather than a camper van. Very , very nice and well organized.
the painting of that bird is beautiful.
Watched your van tour, I love the Murphy bed. Your birds are great.
Wow. Love it seeing ladies take the leap & independently build a home. Talented artist & beautiful lady I wish u so much happiness in ur awesome home. Xx
Love the interview format and what a great layout for working in the van.
Her artwork is absolutely amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Since this is one of the only channels featuring UK builds, could you do a video on where you can get water / dump grey water and compost toilet etc? It seems quite easy in America but I don't know what you'd do here unless you had a friend or family member happy to accommodate
I love it it’s the perfect home it’s the best I have seen and I have seen alot
Your van is a beautiful piece of art . I love it and enjoyed your tour.
thank you!
My compliments to the builder.
Impressive van build, wow! She is very skilled indeed. Thanks for the tour. I liked the bidet/kitchen sprayer idea for a shower. Smart.
I found you thru this video.😊 I love your van build and your art is beautiful! I’m from AR USA
Extremely well built and great use of space! Seen a few Murphy bed designs but nothing as practical and still gorgeous as this!! Great job!
I've rented through Outdoorsy and their customer service is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!
Wow!!! Amazing work with the van, love your art work too👏💕
One of the best van builds I've seen. Great use of space.
I love what you've done in your van! Especially the murphy bed look like a wall! I love your artwork. The corner shower is a space saver with room to move.
Great conversion. I’m building a mobile art studio/camper van myself now. You definitely gave me some ideas.
great! good luck!
This is an absolutely stunning design ! Easily liveable !
Amazing bed design, thanks for the tour.
How wonderful ....Two things iv wanted for years ....a camper van and toned arms . ...jealous .
This is an amazing build! Outstanding! Great inspiration 👏
This is very interesting, the bed idea is very clever. As a fellow artist I find the lack of colour and light a bit depressing but you have packed in a lot into your space. Could not be without a toilet or fridge either.
I have seen a lot of van conversions, but this one really stands out from the rest. Excellent layout, and beautifully crafted.
Wow. And she paints so beautifully too!!!
This is the coolest most well built of all Van I have ever watch. And I watched thousands 😅
Bravo Mia....some very talented adaptations with such a small space.
Her painting is gorgeous.
This is by far the best van design I've ever seen. Good job!
This is by far the best panel van layout I've seen, perfection 👍🏻
This is the best van conversion I've ever seen! Love Mia's artwork, too!
Of ALL the van conversions I've seen, this one is my favorite!
Very Classy Design. I agree .... The Bed design is an absolute money maker for her.
Very beautiful!!! Good job!
Wonderful van, well done ! Love it .
This is by far the best conversation i ever seen. I love it 💕
Watching these Vanlife videos makes me realize how much stuff I actually have... I don't think I can do Vanlife full-time, more like a weekend warrior.
This in one of the BEST conversions I have seen!
Wow! Favorite van build yet!! 👏🏼
She's very genius on her van set-up.. and that's the best bed set-up that I watched so far!! Bravo!
Clever girl!! LOVE it! Watching from Malta😎
This is one of the best uses of space in a van that I have seen. Very well designed.
Wow! This is the nicest, most comfortable looking van conversion I have seen. Thanks for sharing it. (Beautiful artwork, too.)
Simply amazing to see this transformation. I think its absolutely beautiful.