Nothing is more exciting than signing papers and making a travel trailer officially yours. Nonetheless, living in a camper van is a lot of responsibility.

There are things you are allowed and not allowed to do. Otherwise, you might receive a ticket for illegal parking or clogging your RV toilet. But more than that, you should make your campervan feel like home.

After all, you still deserve to have a place where you can dine and sleep in peace.

These eight easy-to-do tips can ensure that you can create a relaxing and enjoyable space in your RV.

Change the Bed Mattress or Add a Topper

Here's the thing: You will still need a decent night's sleep whether you live in a house, an apartment, or an RV. As such, consider whether there is enough sleeping space in your camper or not.

And if you do, consider whether you will be comfortable with it or not.

Some full-time RVers would often take their mattress from home and place it in their camper van. Some would have their sleeping space and bed customized.

But if you are pressed for budget, and there is no way you can fit your mattress at home in your RV, consider purchasing a topper. Doing so will ensure that you have a cozy and comfortable bedroom in your camper van.

Add an Ottoman

Living in an RV means you have limited space. And if you want to live in it full-time, you have to be smart with how you will utilize them.

As such, multipurpose furniture pieces, like an ottoman, can come in handy.

For one, an ottoman is a smart storage solution. It allows you to keep your belongings without having to worry about where you will place another closet or shelving.

On the other hand, your ottoman serves as a chair when not in use. This means that you have another sitting area in your living room in case you need one.

Decorate With Pillows, Blankets, and Rugs

Nothing can make any space feel like home better than a throw pillow on a couch, a rug on the floor, and some blankets.

The best part? They serve a dual purpose if you live in a camper van.

You can use the throw pillows as your head pillows when it is time to doze off. And get cozied up with the blanket. You can also use the blanket to cover some areas of your RV for privacy without occupying too much space.

The same thing goes with your rug, aside from the fact that it can help distinguish different areas in your camper van.

Hang Some Smart Wall Décor

Just because you live in a camper van does not mean you cannot decorate the walls. If anything, your walls can also serve as a smart storage solution.

Thus, it is recommended that you hang some smart wall décor.

For instance, a framed family photo happens to hide a small opening where you place your safe and secure your mo ney while trav eling. Another example would be organizers that you can hang and add a pop of color to your wall.

Use Curtains Instead of Valances

You may have realized how being innovative in your decoration is integral when living in a camper van. Hence, it would be ideal to get rid of the valances on your window.

For one, valances take some precious wall space. Another reason is that they are blocking your window, brightening up your RV.

Instead, it would be best to let your windows be and hang some curtains. You can also opt to hang some blackout curtains for privacy and ensure a good night's sleep.

Have the Comforts of Your Home

Of course, the best way to make living in an RV comfortable is to bring the items that make you feel comfortable.

It can be your slippers, your favorite mug, and your coffee maker. What's important is you can store these items in a way that will not look cluttered. Doing so allows you to turn your camper van into a space you would love to be in.

You do not need to give up the simple pleasures of life just because you have limited space. What's important is that you are smart about it.

Utilize the Outdoors

Surprisingly, your living space is not limited within your RV. If you are in the national park that allows camper vans, for example, you can extend your living space outside.

Get yourself a gazebo tent, set your dining table and chairs, and enjoy your meal while checking out the view. You can also use this space to stretch out, as living in a camper van means that you are often cramped up.

If you feel like basking under the sun, fold your dining table and chairs and bring out your zero-gravity chair instead. That way, you can sit and chill in your RV.

Always Keep it Clean and Organized

Often, the mess that we have is visual clutter. This can include shoes of varying sizes and colors stacked on a shelf. Another example is the mugs in the kitchen sink that you forgot to wash last night.

Clutter makes a space look smaller. Hence, you should always keep your RV clean and organized.

Spend a time of the day, like an hour before you sleep, to clean your camper van. Put everything back in its place, but the dishes in the dishwasher, and keep your tent away.

Once every week, take the time to do some general cleaning. Replace your beddings, vacuum the floor, re-organize your shelves. Doing so makes your RV cozy and homey wherever you are.