On the Road: A Makeover for a Maine Bus - Remodelista
An instant guest bedroom on wheels? Winkelman’s client was looking for maximum flexibility: transportation for group outings, a camper for family forays into the wilderness, and of course the invaluable extra guest bedroom. The exterior of the 1959 Chevrolet Viking bus required extensive restoration, and a makeover from brown and white to mint green. A peek at the bus’s sleeping quarters. “The client envisioned a funky, hippy, Moroccan vibe,” says Winkelman. A mixture of animal prints, paisleys, and Moroccan prints selected by Vince Moulton Interiors of Boston give the furnishings a funky sixties vibe. “For the interior millwork, we translated the design vision into an arts and crafts aesthetic,” Winkelman says. “The floor is salvaged heart pine to maximize durability, installed using the original surface of the resawn boards exposed to look like it has been there for half a century,” says Winkelman. A swing arm reading lamp. Table seating provides becomes passenger seating when the bus is used for group transportation. The single beds can be put together to make a queen-sized bed. “To transform the vehicle into a camper, we turned to the custom boat-building trade–an obvious source for beautifully crafted, uniquely shaped, and highly fitted work that is accustomed to utilizing every inch,” says Winkelman. “The mechanical aspect of the vehicular restoration was huge: rebuilding the frame and mechanicals from the chassis up... ...tailoring the components to the bus’s body, and keeping the feel, function, and features consistent with a vintage vehicle,” says Winkelman. The bus in its original condition prior to its makeover. Looking for another creative guest bedroom idea?