That's why I love trays with raised edges! They keep little things secure in one designated spot, which reduces visual noise and makes finding the items and cleaning the area much easier.
I was prepared for the usual influencer video where all of the things are wildly expensive and impractical, so this was a pleasant surprise. All of them were practical, helpful suggestions that could be tailored to any budget or style. Great tips! 🩵
I was going to comment a joke about "ANY space? My house is a Ford Explorer lol" but actually these are more applicable than I expected XD Lighting is especially huge for carlife; I have a solar setup, so I can comfortably power small fans and plenty of nice efficient LED lamps, and there's something really comforting about having the whole inside lit up with nice warm lighting when I'm hanging out at night. I generally leave them on when I walk my dogs, so that when I come back and open the door and raise my curtain, it feels like coming back home to a proper house. And yeah, tables, any table -- never take for granted the luxury of having LEVEL SURFACES TO PUT THINGS ON! Anyone who's lived in cars or hilly campsites for any substantial period can attest to this lol. If anyone out there is embarking on carlife, trust me, prioritize some sort of level surface on which to put things, right after making sure you can sleep comfortably and before just about anything else.
Flexible seating is my must have! I have a couch, a beanbag, a rolling desk chair, a backless rolling chair, a moon seat, some dining chairs, a folding picnic chair, a yoga ball, floor cushions, and a foldout gym mat that i use to lay down on or fold into a floor chair. I am one of those ADHDers who cant sit in the same position for long and physically cannot sit in the same seat for more than two hours straight so im constantly spot hopping, this was essential for me
I miss having my very functional coffee table 😂 My daughter just turned 1 & she's learning to walk, which means anything she can reach on the coffee table is fair game! One day I'll have the living room of my dreams, but for the next few years, its all got to be bare & free of any choking hazards 😅
❤ chairs, smart bulbs, blanket. But only hanging lamps, a rollable coffee table with underneath storage. no useless deko things, only pictures and objects that celebrate my hobbies
These things can absolutely be worked out on a dirt cheap budget too. I've lived in cars more often than not for over 10 years, and most of what I've remodeled my current truck with is stuff I've found littered or thrown out or occasionally at thrift stores, but most of this video still applies to me -- just in adapted ways. One doesn't have to have lots of disposable income to make one's space pleasantly livable
If you have pets, check the frequency of those smart plugs. You may not hear a buzz from them but your pets might and, prolonged, it can make them feel bad.
