Make Your RV Bedroom Feel Like Home on the Road
When you’re travelling cross-country in your RV or converted van, the only thing you should be yearning for is your next adventure. The whole idea of mobile homes is to make travelling more compact and convenient. But since half of the term “mobile home” is “home”, there’s no reason that you should enjoy your trip any less because you’ve left behind some of those little comforts and touches of home.
The solution? Bring them with you! Everything about your mobile home, from its bed space to its kitchen, can be personalized to your taste. And while there are plenty of little things you can do all over your camper, the bed is where it’s at. If you’re able to get restful sleep thanks to your RV mattress setup, you can enjoy your road adventure to the fullest.
Here, we’ve outlined a list of simple things you can do to make your RV bedroom feel just as comfy as the one in your actual home. In fact, once you make these changes, we can’t guarantee you’ll ever want to leave it.
Set the Mood in Your RV with Lighting
Warm lighting is always a winner when you need to feel comfortable, and that’s important after a long day of driving. When you’re at home, chances are you don’t sit in bed with the overhead light on. The same should go for your RV’s sleep spots. It’s a good idea to invest in table-side lamps that have soft, diffuse lighting that you can dim whenever it’s time to really sink into your RV mattress and wind down.
On the other side of the coin, it’s important to keep your circadian rhythms on track. Consider daylight bulbs for overhead lights in the bathroom, kitchen, and living areas. Going from daylight to yellow light can tell your body it’s time to sleep and recover from that 8-mile hike or all-day bike ride you did that day. Nothing beats drifting off to sleep on a comfortable RV bed at the end of a long day on the road, so make sure your lighting supports your sleep habits.
Paint and Color Make a Difference
The color of your RV bedroom can impact your mood and change the feeling of the space, so consider a quick new coat of paint if necessary. Since you’re dealing with such a compact, confined area, the color or paint scheme you choose can make even more of an impact.
Many owners want their small RV bedrooms to feel bigger, so they paint them white. Mission accomplished, but white can feel sterile. Neutrals in lighter colors can do a better job, such as blue-gray, which can soothe and make white cabinets and other furniture pop. A sandy color with cool undertones can counteract warm, wooden shelving and make the space feel more modern.
If you love the color of your bedroom at home, paint your RV sleeping area similarly. It’ll subconsciously remind you of sleeping at home. Top your RV bed off with a custom memory foam mattress and high-quality bedding, and you won’t even notice the difference between it and your bed at home once you shut your eyes.
Plants Can Breathe Life into a Dry Room
Having plants in the bedroom not only helps clean and circulate the air, but it also makes you feel rooted. Plants can also filter the air, and some varieties do an especially good job. Spider plants, for instance, can absorb the sort of odors and fumes that you might pick up on the road and release oxygen to help promote better sleep. If your shower is near the RV’s back bedroom, consider hanging eucalyptus from the shower head. It’s good for odors and has a sinus-clearing effect when exposed to steam.
You could also keep an air freshener near your bed to help you sleep, since the smells and scents that you might come across while travelling aren’t likely to help. A pleasant, consistent scent will help make your RV bed feel more homely.
Getting Your Van Bedding Right
At the end of every day on the road, your RV bedroom is where you’ll recharge and relax. For this reason, the bedding you choose will go a long way in helping you to do so.
We suggest investing in high-thread-count cotton sheets that will feel luxurious but allow breathability. Customized bedding is a must-have, especially for your uniquely-sized RV bed and mattress. You should also opt for a cotton quilt for warmer months and a down blanket with a pretty-patterned duvet for when the temperatures drop. The down might cost you a little more, but it will ensure you’re always the right temperature, never too hot or cold.
Another factor to consider when choosing luxury bedding for your RV is the color and design. You want your bedding to not only feel good but also look good and match your personal style. Custom bedding in calming colors such as light blues, greens, or even neutrals like beige or gray can help promote a peaceful, relaxing environment in your bedroom.
You may want to choose bedding with a design that fits your personal taste, whether it's a subtle floral pattern or a bold geometric design. Whatever your preference, the right bedding can transform your bedroom into a haven of comfort and style.
And it’s not just your RV’s back bedroom mattress that needs custom, luxury linens; there’s the convertible dinette, fold-out couch, cabin loft, and maybe even a couple of bunk beds that need non-standard size/shape bedding you can’t find in stores. Easy fix: if you’re worried about the sheets not fitting your custom-size RV mattresses, ask a custom mattress manufacturer about making sheets fit specifically for your RV mattress.
A Custom RV Bed is a Game-Changer for Sleep Quality
Many RV owners settle for the mattress that came with their camper, assuming it will be too difficult and expensive to find a higher-quality custom mattress made to fit their van bed. However, today’s economy makes tailor-made mattresses for your RV’s sleep spots more affordable than ever. In just a matter of days, you can have your camper mattress sized and customized, ensuring it fits your built-in bed and provides you with the best sleep possible.
A custom RV mattress can also provide benefits beyond just a good night’s sleep. For people with back pain, a custom mattress can be designed to provide the necessary support. You may need something firmer than what came out of the box in your RV. Meanwhile, allergy sufferers can order a mattress made with hypoallergenic materials.
Memory foam and latex van mattresses are popular because they’re comfortable, durable, and work well in small spaces. Memory foam molds to your body, reducing discomfort from bumps in the road. Latex mattresses tend to stay cooler, which can work well if you’re travelling to warmer areas.
Optimizing Space with Your RV Bed
Camper mattress sizes differ a little from regular home mattresses. For example, an RV queen mattress usually measures 60x75”, compared to the normal queen mattress size of 60x80”. This five-inch difference might not seem like much, but inside the confined spaces of a camper van? Every inch matters.
Likewise, an RV king mattress is about 72x75”, compared to a regular king mattress that clocks in at 76x80”. These shorter versions of mattresses are popular with recreational vehicle owners because they’re space-savers while still being comfortable. The 60x75” mattress, also called a short queen mattress, comfortably sleeps two people while freeing up valuable floor space.
RV twin mattresses take things even further, shaving a full 10” of width off the standard twin size of 38x75”. This lets you fit multiple beds in tight spaces, and can be an ideal solution for when the whole family needs to be crammed into your RV.
Even if your bed has rounded corners, angled sides, or special measurements, a custom mattress will ensure that you make the most of the unique sleeping areas in your RV. Hinged mattresses can be custom-made too, allowing you to deck out your folding bed area with a mattress that gives you the materials and support you need.
With custom-size mattresses and matching luxury linen sets, every sleep spot in the RV is going to offer max comfort at the end of each day. Not to mention that crawling out of your RV bed in the morning becomes an easy feat without the sore shoulders or cricked back that a standard van mattress causes.
Bespoke RV Mattresses Are Made for Life on the Road
Choosing a custom-made mattress for RVs greatly improves the quality of your sleep, and by extension, the amount of enjoyment you’ll get from your trips. These mattresses are meant to handle the unique challenges of travel, such as changing temperatures, limited space, and ease of movement. They’re lighter, easier to handle when cleaning, flipping, or rotating.
Before buying your new custom RV mattress, carefully measure your bed spaces. Measure and double-check the length, width, and height, and take note of any special shapes or contours. By carefully selecting and customizing your van’s mattress, you can ensure comfort, save space, and sleep better on the road, making every journey a memory.