Recreational Interiors

The Art of Exclusive Recreational Interiors Motorcoaches

Some content edited from American Coach

Tod ay more th an ever, moto rcoaches and RVs are not just vehi cl es th at g et you from point A to point B and provide a nice place to stay when you arrive at your destination. They’re seen as an extension of your home, and for many RVers, they’re a full-time home where families and friends spend time together and enjoy the adventures of the open road. So when it comes to designing motorcoaches, interior designers are continually looking at new and better ways to create livable spaces that are not only functional, but warm, welcoming, comfortable and beautiful. More functional kitchens, premium materials, the latest technologies and convenient work spaces are just some of the current trends in RV design. ASID Interior Designers stay on top of all these trends and more, finding inspiration not only in the RV industry, but in other products such as yachts and private jets - topics the Desert Design Magazine will be addressing in future issues. Designing the interior of a motorcoach is a very visual and tactile process that requires visual aids in order to convey ideas to other team members, including product development, engineering, sales, marketing and corporate executives. The interior design process can take a year or more, depending on whether it’s an upgrade to an existing floor plan or a completely new model. Motorcoaches increasingly reflect the latest trends in interior design, from modern amenities typically found in homes, to rich fabrics and plush, comfortable furniture. ASID Interior Designers in the Arizona North Chapter are faced with unique challenges in the

aspect of these motorcoaches being used as supplemental housing. Designing RVs as a seasonal guest casita that is then moved to the rim for summer get-away housing in not uncommon.

“Keeping the aesthetic upscale is always a concern” states designer Adrienne Hart, ASID, ModaScapes. “The designer has to keep in mind that this is a luxurious and comfortable home but is primarily designed to move down the open road….at high rates of speed!”

Maneuverability is to be considered – both as an RV having to be parked and as a living space with limited square feet. “Tight spaces require extra thought to make for usable environments. Especially if the motorcoach is an extended guest-stay experience as a casita in our unique Scottsdale community that allows for residential RV hook ups on your property” continues Hart.

Similarly, Anita Lang, Allied ASID, IMI Design, commented on her interior design focus for designing for high-end motorcoaches. “The interior of this beautiful coach (as seen in the photo) was custom designed with all the amenities of home.” Making the movable feast of interior design a personal expression of the owner’s own home, that creative processes flowed to the 4-wheeled residence. “From custom sectionals that include dinette serving areas to Anigre and Zebra wood materials bringing in a warmth and comfort to the space while on the move, this is truly a home away from home.”

Providing all of the amenities for daily life with luxurious touches makes for a design challenge. Hart concludes that “in the end, it is still a beautiful livable space. Granted, it is with high-end finishes, but the essential movable element of the motorcoach is the end product.”