Rumi

September 1, 2020

Written by Ashley

Rumi…he was a special build (named after a 13th-century Persian poet).

The client wanted something special. Like, truly special. And so, I decided that Rumi shall be the very best in practicality, yet a home that will be loved for many years to come.

The initial brief

I was contacted through Facebook around 2 years ago. In fact, it was just after I published Vera. After many conversations back and forth, we finally came up with the perfect plan.

The client asked for something that is ‘Light, Earthy & Organic.’ They also wanted the ability to walk from the cab through the back doors, plus a few additional extras.

So, I assembled a team of expert craftspeople, and we all got to work on what would be a true showpiece.

Rumi: The Build

At the very outset, I wanted to build something that would capture the fairytale beauty of nature. I knew this had to be special.

As you step inside the van, you will first notice the wood, and yes, there’s a lot of it. The walls and ceiling are finished in beautiful British Western Red-Wood cladding. The rope curtain ties, vintage tiles, and touches of rustic brass throughout add to the fantasy world.

The kitchen has a farm-style sink, brass tap, 3-ring hob plus an oven, grill and a built-in fridge freezer. Everything the owner will need when travelling into a world of adventure.

And, of course, the Hobbit stove ties in beautifully with the van’s aesthetic.

There is also a stained-glass door that took many hours to hand-make. A special thanks to @lightleadeddesigns for that one.

When the sun goes down, and its time to sleep, there’s a pull-out double bed situated right under the metre wide Velux skylight.

In the day, the bed folds away revealing an ample-sized dining table and seating.

The electrical system; well, where do I start. She is fitted with 175-watts of power, as well as an on-board mains power supply system.

And finally, as you step back from Rumi, you will notice she is graced in a beautiful forest design and a tree of life mural created by the highly talented @aerosol art. I feel this is such a perfect fit for this van.

Rumi, you have been a pleasure to work on.