With experience in construction, New Zealand-based woodworker Floyd helped his sister build a tiny house. The handcrafted tiny house gave him a chance to work on his plans because most of the time when he worked on commercial or residential buildings he had to go according to the provided plans. This inspired him to create something of his own and Floyd started on his van home, taking his sweet time constructing the mobile home to live his best life on the road.
Floyd acquired a 1998 Ford Transit for $5,200 in 2020. He then transformed it into a van home that took around 18 months to finish. The van measures 12 feet long and 6 feet wide allowing sufficient room for one person to live comfortably.
The white-colored van has been beautifully converted into a home with great timber-carved interiors. The ceiling of the van home has been integrated with two carved wooden sculptures gifted to Floyd by one of his friends and an octagonal spiral effect has been created using timber planks around them.
The kitchen has been made using locally sourced timber. The benchtop displays beautiful Redwood craftsmanship. It has a sink and faucet to the right and a clean countertop towards the left. There are cabinets below the wooden countertop for storage of kitchen essentials.
The van home has solar panels on the rooftop for energy for lighting and appliances. The cooking gear is kept hidden under the bed when not in use. Floyd stands on his knees to cook or outside the van and explore his culinary skills.
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A couch that can be expanded into a bed by sliding out the wooden tray below is designed to make the most out of the compact space. It is easy to set up the bed and takes no time to transform it. When not extended, the couch serves as a bed for one person. When pulled out, it can accommodate two persons. A pull-out portable toilet is kept hidden in one of the cabinets when not in use.
The van home was built at a total cost of $8,000. At the rear side of the van, Floyd has integrated a woodturning gear to help him create artwork no matter where he goes with his van home.
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