Luella Is a Delightful Hand-Crafted Campervan That Teaches You How To Live Simply

Finding the perfect campervan that can offer both the freedom to explore new places and comfortable accommodation during travels is not an easy task, but today we're trying to make things a bit easier for van life aspirers by presenting the Luella, a gorgeous minimalist van that makes great use of a small space.

Designed and built by Marwood Makes Ltd., Luella is a delightful handcrafted campervan based on a pre-owned 2019 Peugeot Boxer 335 Pro L3H2 LWB with around 40,000 miles (64,370 km) on the odometer. As one of the world's best-selling vans, the Boxer is seen as a great base for a recreational vehicle, offering a good balance between space and drivability. This two-berth mobile home with an efficient layout, plenty of convenient amenities, and clever features aimed at self-sufficient travel showcases the versatility of this panel van and proves good things really do come in small packages.

The creators of this van, Marwood Makes Ltd., is a Bath, England-based company founded in 2018 by Mollie and Jason, a couple who have lived a nomadic lifestyle for many years, both on the British canals and on the Australian roads. Born out of the owners' love for off-grid living, the outfitting company specializes in renovating spaces on wheels and water and has so far transformed 13 narrowboats, a widebeam, and five campervans.

Luella has been built with short-term travelers and weekend adventurers in mind and boasts an interior layout that makes it perfect for short getaways. The compact footprint is efficiently used to squeeze in a snug seating area at the front, a premium kitchen in the center, and a convertible dinette at the rear.

For travelers who like to hang out with friends, there is plenty of room for lounging around in this luxury campervan, and the available space is maximized to accommodate dining for up to six people.

Dominated by simplicity and openness, this van conversion boasts a minimalist aesthetic achieved through the extensive use of natural wood for the fixed furniture, neutral colors for furnishings, and minimal decor for a clutter-free ambiance. The handcrafted birch woodwork throughout makes the interior feel homey, warm, and comfortable, and the light color maximizes the available natural light. The birchwood cabinetry is paired with light accessories and ash bench tops for a cohesive, neat look.

There are two rear windows, a side window in the kitchen, and a sliding door that let in plenty of sunlight, while dimmable LED lights on the van's ceiling and under the upper kitchen cabinets preserve the luminous atmosphere even when the sun has set.

A standout feature that beautifully harmonizes with the light-colored interior is an accent wall with a handpainted motif running along one side of the van. Its combination of white, pink, and mauve complements the natural wood, and color-coordinated throw pillows in the dining/sleeping space create a unified look.

The Boxer's front cab is separated from the living space through a sliding door and curtain, with a small bench fitted right at the entrance and the seamless kitchen running along the entire wall on the driver's side. The bench is a lovely spot to sit within Luella and enjoy not one but two stunning views. With the sliding side door and the rear doors open, it's all about your surroundings and the connection with the outdoors.

With a round inset sink, a two-burner cooktop, a small fridge, and plenty of drawers and overhead cabinets for cooking utensils, Luella's kitchen will allow you to prepare almost anything your heart desires while on the road.

The dining area at the rear stands out through its incredible versatility. You and your closest friends can relax, fine dine with a view, and enjoy the sunshine from the large rear windows. The L-shaped sofa can seat up to six people and can easily transform into a sleeping space when the night comes. It turns into a comfortable bed for two that comes with a coveted perk - it can be accessed from the rear of the van, and its strategic location allows owners to enjoy the scenery while lying in bed by simply opening the doors. When you want to lounge in privacy, you can pull the beautiful long cotton curtain across the back doors and still enjoy the soft breeze flowing through the van.

The beautiful Luella camper van is more than meets the eye, though. The designers aimed for a minimalist Scandinavian-style interior with enough storage to help keep things on display to an absolute minimum, but they also fitted the van with convenient amenities for stress-free travels, such as a portable toilet, an external shower outlet, an LPG tank, and freshwater tank, and a removable waste container. To further enhance its ability to take owners on self-sufficient adventures, Luella also comes with a smart solar system, a diesel heater, a battery charger, and various sockets.

Valued at £45,000 (about $56,200), the Luella camper van is designed to offer camping enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to live simply! Whether you are a fan of weekend getaways or plan a cross-country road trip, this minimalist yet stylish van conversion can make your journey comfortable and hassle-free.