Her Budget friendly DIY Bus Camper Build - Under $8k!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2024
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Welcome aboard the "Lady Lavender" - a creative oasis on wheels, crafted by the talented and frugal artist, Alexa! 🚌🎨
Dive into this unique tiny home on a bus, transformed by Alexa with a focus on economical and recycled materials. Discover how a string from a pair of pajamas becomes a handy tool for hanging essentials, and how reclaimed wood breathes new life into her living space.
🍳 In the kitchen, marvel at a thrift store find turned into a sink and range station, exuding a white, roughed-up aesthetic that Alexa adores. The sink, a gift from her grandfather, holds sentimental value, being sourced from a 1974 Volkswagen camper van. Alexa's frugality shines through in her choices, from the economical Amazon faucet to the practical hot plate, ensuring her culinary space is both charming and functional.
🔌 Embrace simplicity in power and water systems, with the bus running on 120 volts and hooked to shore power like an RV. The gray water holding tank underneath the bus exemplifies efficient tiny living.
🛏️ Explore the open-concept living area, featuring a multi-purpose bed, an upcycled dresser from Alexa’s parents, and a desk art area crafted from pine from her parents' property. The bus’s rustic charm is enhanced by tongue and groove wood from an old barn, used for the outdoor door and complemented by a basic composting toilet.
📚 Alexa’s passion for reading and art is evident in her mini library and cozy bathtub area. The DIY rhombus cube tile design in the bath, using recycled tiles from her granny’s bathroom, showcases her artistic flair and resourcefulness.
💭 Driven by her dream of an art studio on wheels, Alexa shares her journey from finding the bus on Craigslist to transforming it with her dad’s help. With a total conversion cost of around $7,700, including the bus purchase, her story is an inspiring example of pursuing dreams on a budget.
🌈 Currently a full-time artist in Frost Proof, Florida, Alexa invites you to explore her art at Wildflower Studios and through her social media channels. Follow her journey on Instagram at Alexa Art Room and on TH-cam under the same name.
Join Alexa in her uniquely crafted haven, a testament to following your dreams and living life on your own terms. 🌸 #LadyLavenderBus #TinyHomeArtStudio #FrugalLivingOnWheels
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Edited by - / filmbro_
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I'm more impressed with her efficient use of space than many expensive builds
Everything blends in ,it's beautiful
Your bus conversion is one of the most unique yet practical designs I've seen on you tube. I love it. I never thought of having a bathtub in a bus conversion. But as you stated it is an RV bathtub, and it just makes sense. Plus, having no walls really gives the sense of an open and roomy living space. 👍
I love Alexa and Lady Lavender, they've both got such peaceful energy.
I LOVE how eclectic her style is, nothing really matches but it somehow all goes together perfectly. I love this bus!
TRUE boho!
Finally not over priced complicated build than you
I love the idea of having the bed along the side instead of at the back. Beautiful build!
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Love her, so down to earth! The way she did this so frugally, yet so cute, is awesome! I love how she honors her daddy!🥰
"Down to earth" is wierd term in here.
Alexa and her bus are just precious!!
I so agree!! I love everything about Alexa's bus! Bed placement, use of dressers, art studio, and that tub!!❤❤❤ This is a great build & ,Alexa, I love how you honored your Dad. New sub!! You rock!!
I prefer a bath tub as well. It can be a sink or can be a place to wash your clothes. I also mostly take my showers crauching so a shower isn’t a nessesity to me. Love the bus how it’s not ikea all the way. It’s made with attention and love. She is living my dream and i wish her the best 🩵
crauching?
So open, so clean, so COLORFUL, SO Creative..
One of my Favorite Builds I've ever seen.
I Love the Purple Bus..
Her Art is Great as Well
Well Done
This girl is awesome. She’s so clear on what she wants. Goes against the norms and is so creative. She has made a perfectly lovely home. I love the idea of no walls. Such a special person and bus home!
Living the dream! Big thanks to her dad for helping her reach her dream!
I would love to be Alexa’s adopted auntie! She’s got the best vibe and the bus build is amazingly unique. Cool art work! Super proud of this girl’s process, even though I don’t know her. Kudos to her and her supportive dad!
You can be my auntie! Haha
Thank you for watching!
Yayyyy! Consider yourself adopted! Big love!
I would love to be an Auntie, too!! I really admire everything you have done to follow your dream!
@AlexasArtRoom love the energy my fellow 🌟 starseed I also have a schoolie
This is the VERY first layout I've seen that has come close to how I want my home on wheels. Surrounding windows with an open floor concept! It's absolutely perfect!👏
I really like your bus. And you're right, not having any walls just changes the whole atmosphere.
Right?! Thank you!
Omg!! Im so proud of my beautiful baby girl!! Ur such an inspiration to everyone! I love you so much!!❤❤ Mommy
I love that you said one life in the current body you are in. I also love your home. 💜
Thank you so much. ✨💜
Sweet tile work. You could add a shower curtain over the tub, as an option and a place to hang wet things inside. A tub is a luxury, and that is so nice.
I love your re-use of the dressers. I love to reuse as many things as i can. It feels good.
Wow her art is amazing you must go to her website! Beautiful bus and a great build such an inspiration!
Thank you so much!!
i converted my shortbus and everything i got from marketplace and restore! Beautiful bus!
This is almost exactly how I envisioned my future bus build! I love it so much! On my end though, would add 2 more seats for my child and maybe spouse (but don't really want him to come along...cuz I like my own adventures!)
You and your bus are just lovely!! I mean that in the deepest sense of the word. For some reason, I feel deeply moved by the space you have created. It feels like you, who you are, has been projected or sent out into this beautiful space you call your home. Thank you for sharing this.
Wow, thank you so much 🥹🥹✨💜
I always enjoy seeing these school buses being
turned into tiny houses on wheels and of course
how the insides look like and they are always really
awesome and thank you.🇺🇲👋🚌🚌👋🇺🇲
Beautiful! Wouldn't change a thing!
I love your bus and your use of reclaimed wood and furniture. It is a perfect bus.
If i had one, it would look like this. God bless.
I love her and her bus. Her whole look is a vibe .🌈
I'm not a fan of converted camper buses, but I have to say that THIS one is really nice! It looks bigger inside than it really is and all the recycled wood is beautiful.
Yeeesss! My kinda gal and my kinda ride. 😎 Hurray for fellow artists!
I love listening to her appreciating her daddy's talent.
Beautiful build!
What a great rig and build. How nice to be able to spend some quality time with your Dad making your vision a reality. Thanks for sharing!
Wow!! Love your bus!! Love your art! Very touching the picture of you and your dad ❤
Appreciate all the beauty of refurbishing. Natural wood is gorgeous.
Her art is beautiful.
Love Lady Lavender! 💜 She decorated her beautifully! Best bus by far!
I usually like these builds because they are always so nice, but, this one I LOVED. I can see myself living in a bus with this layout and I'm also minimalistic so it's a win.
I love your bus. I also love how frugal and sensible you are. Am going to check your art work.
I love your space. Very neat and clean too. Good idea sell your art for extra income.👍
The cat has its own exit and entrance. LOVE IT! More i like she thinks of her friends needs.
You my lady are living your best life with kitty and may i add......
You are very talented 🩷🩷
Thank you so much for saying that! ❤
Absolutely beautiful! I love the recycled items. Good work Daddy.
LOVE LOVE THIS!!! GREAT JOB!!! BUT...MOST OF ALL...HOW WONDERFUL U HAD UR DAD TO HELP!! WONDERFUL MEMORIES!!!
Beautiful bus home! 👏🏾👏🏾
Love how eclectic yet comfy decor!
Alexa thanks for sharing, I know your dad is very proud of you! Safe travels ! 😊❤️😊
Thank you so much! ✨💜
I've been watching bus remakes for years and most are the same way. I've never seen a tub in a bus or bed in front. Nice
Love you and your tub.
Recycling like you did is my idea of recycling!!!!
Love your bus. It's a small bus, but inside it looks large. I love that you have a bathtub inside and large counter space. It looks like a house more than a bus, because you have actual furniture.
Yeah!! It’s a pretty big space considering it’s a short bus. That is why I didn’t want walls, it keeps the space bigger. 😊
Transforming the dresser to sing /range was brilliant. It's beautifully unique;
Thank you 🤗
It's brilliantly done. I especially appreciate the open concept... Light and airy❣️
That bus is SO CUTE!!!! I love the color and the design and everything!!!
Thank you!! ❤
I really love what you did with your bus, so many I’ve seen with all the walls are nice but look sterile with cookie cutter expensive builds that most likely take years. You have given inspiration to those who don’t want or can’t or have the time to build something so elaborate. Thank you, what a cozy little space you made.
Absolutely beautiful 👌 a totally amazing build 🙌❤️🙌
Loved this build. Great job. Dads are diamonds!
I love love love this bus! Love the fittings, so unique.
I really love this bus. Alexa is so creative and unique ❤
What a lovely young lady.
Love it all. The furnishings, the bed on the side, which is what I would do and the colour of the bus.
WOW!!! Love your Bus Camper Home!!!💜💜💜 I love that Window Decal; I think I am going to look for that for my Balcony Door. I already have something there but may want to change it. I love how the idea of the sun shining through and having the rainbow effect. I wish we were able to see your cat, Titus. I love cats and have one myself, my little troublemaker Oscar, lol. 😻
I'm an artist. I'm retired, now, so I'm looking for a bus. Glad you're living the dream so young. Life got in the way, so I didn't get to study art until I was in my 40's. I get inspiration from other skoolies. You go girl!!
such a good daddy 💜 great open plan and details!
Love this bus - what fun energy and good for her that she is doing what she loves! I have subd to her channel! I’ve always wanted to be an artist -
Such an adorable place! ❤ Good job by you and dad! You are so blessed to have a dad to help and encourage you.
It is Whimsical and fun. You have everything you need and it is your unique style. Just lovely!
I love your quaint home! It's so bright, colorful, and airy. ❤
CONGRATULATIONS on your Beautiful home and Art studio❤
Loved your home on wheels. beautiful and cozy.
I love it and the colors, be you fun
and FREE
Love it! Your creativity is inspiring!
Love this build. She is just wonderful, as is the build
Gorgeous Gal n Rig . Safe Travels Always ❤❤
very unique and pretty at the same time
I love, Love, LOVE everything you have done in your bus!! Of all the DIY busses I've seen on TH-cam, this one is, by far, my favorite!!
Awww thank you!!! 🤗😊
I LOVE this layout. The open concept is so freeing and makes it feel spacious. Plus, I’ve never seen a tub in bus build but I think it’s a cozy, homey idea. Who doesn’t want to treat themselves to a warm bath after a long day?
I so want that. As soon as my father caretaking thing is over. I will!
Love this bus. Lavender is such a calming color.
This was so well planned out. So practical and beautiful. Love it!
I absolutely adore this. It's lovely to see an artist living free and being creative ❤
She's absolutely designed my dream bus. I'm getting so much inspiration
That’s awesome! Thank you so much! ❤
Beautiful Build!! Love your paintings!!❤❤❤❤❤💯
Alexa and her daddy did a great job!! It's so spacious and I love all the reclaimed materials too. Feels like home and happiness 💖 much love 😊
My Dad left his bus to me. Unfortunately I wasn't able to finish what we started. We, well the whole family, are artists. Dad wanted to travel around doing what we do and like I said it never got finished and too much life happened and I couldn't keep it. I hope to one day fulfill our dream and do it. Loving your work too.
I hope you can fulfill that dream too! Best of luck to you!
That must hurt your heart to imagine that for the rest of your life, you blew your dad's happiness away. Basically it was your dad's project for you not to be able to do anything with it after he died. Hopefully you sold it to a person who can actually appreciate your dad's legacy.
So many people use the shiny epoxy on their live-edge that I started to think that was a requirement and began to dislike it. So relieved to see someone leave the live-edge natural! It's so beautiful and I love it again!
Im so Impressed by her, not just the Bus just everything around her, what an amazing person to walk this planet ^^
Thank you so much!
You're such a nice person.
I LOVEIT, IF I WENT FREE THAT WOULD BE ME, Y GO GIRL
Love Lady Lavender and your artwork!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
I love your bus and the artwork that I could see. You are definitely a free spirit and a very talented artist. Wish I lived in your state cause I'd love to meet you and just have a chat.❤❤❤❤❤
Beautiful space without over complicated expensive build out
cute lovely style and color 🩵🔮🩵🔮🔮🔮🩵🔮🩵🔮🔮🩵🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮
Love the soft palette and eclectic. Great job.
The homemade house made from a bus is very beautiful and attractive, everything is simple and convenient
Love your bus, your style, and your personality
that dresser to kitchen sink is amazing!!!
Thank you!!
Your bus is amazing. Go to show you that you don’t have to rob a bank to build such a beautiful bus. You and dad did great work.
This is exactly the kind of build i want to do, with mostly reclaimed materials ❤ i gotta find a bus or van first
It fits her so much! It’s perfect & I love the name! And that wood my GOD 💜
I love your set up. I like all the shelving you have and your counters.
Love the sink cabinet! Very Creative…
You got yourself a beautiful place there.I am quite impressed.Enjoy it and have a great journey through life
What a beautiful build, love that it has alot of refurbished, natural wood. The tub is a good idea, and putting your bed up front. ❤
Awesome build!! Love it!!
I love the ceiling. Your interiors are beautiful.