Since pulling Janky Jenny home, I have spent countless hours looking at camper makeovers on Pinterest. Researching different restoration/renovation methods in blogs and Facebook groups has nearly become a full-time hobby.
An issue I have run into is that I’m absolutely torn between two decor styles for our camper interior. On one hand, I love the woods and white of the super trendy farmhouse style. But on the other hand, I love the whimsical nostalgia of the always popular retro style.
So, I’ve made a list of what I love about each style (with pictures, of course).
In this post, I’m listing everything I love about retro camper interiors, then I’ll make a post of farmhouse camper interiors that I adore.
Hopefully, by the time I’m done with both posts, I will have made up my mind on how to decorate our vintage camper….but we’ll see!
Retro Camper Interior Ideas
Black and White Checkered Floors
Black and white checkered floors are quintessential for retro vibes. They make me think of 1950s diners and poodle skirts. If we decide on a retro interior, then these are a must!
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Polka Dots & Florals
These polka dot and floral patterns give me all the retro feels. The funky polka dots and soft feminine floral curtains contrast just enough to make it interesting, but not enough to clash. Pattern mixing will be a necessity if we choose a retro camper interior.
Vintage Quilts
Many retro camper interiors feature vintage quilts and I love it! They remind me of spending the night at my granny’s house as a kid. And who doesn’t love these aqua and red color schemes?
Lace Accents
All these lacy accents remind me of my nana. I doubt I could get my husband on board with it, but it’s still pretty and old-fashioned.
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Colorful Appliances
Every vintage camper worth its salt has some colorful appliances. Usually, it’s one color for all of the appliances, but this particular camper has a yellow fridge and a pink stove and range hood. If we go with a retro camper interior, colorful appliances are on the wish list!
All the Pastels
One thing that many of these retro camper interiors have in common is all the beautiful pastel colors. Blues, pinks, yellows, and minty greens are all the rage in retro decorating and I’m here for it! Plus, just look how pretty they are with the black and white floors!
Wood Paneling
There was no way for us to save our original wood paneling, due to years of water leaks and wood rot. However, you can bet that every vintage trailer has some wood paneling on it’s walls! I’m leaning more towards white walls and ceiling, but there’s something to be said for this beautiful wood grain.
All Pink Everything
Pink has been my favorite color since I was a little girl. Having a retro camper interior seems like a perfect excuse to do all pink everything…right? Again, I doubt I could get my husband on board, but it’s a nice idea!
I love all of these retro camper interior ideas! They’re bright, and fun, and I don’t think I could be anything other than happy in such a cool space.
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We lucked out and found everything vintage for our trailer, from a clock, to light fixtures, dishes, tablecloths. We have a rotted floor, we have fix some but now I’m at the front and goodness, it’s awful, but I’m continuing to just do one project at a time all these idea’s are wonderful we’re doing the Aqua and white themed through out the trailer.
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Replacing the floor will be a pain, but decorating everything will be so fun! I love the aqua and white color scheme!
Adorable ideas. Just bought mine yesterday. Been up most of the night thinking about the possibilities
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Congratulations! I know you must be so excited!
I love this idea for retro camper interiors! I’m thinking of doing something similar to my RV.
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I would love to see it when it’s finished!
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I would love to see it when it’s all finished! Do you have any social media I could follow?
I love this idea for retro camper interiors! I’m thinking of doing something similar to my RV.
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I bet it’s going to look amazing!!
Love your posts! I have 2 (1963 & 1957 or 59)ancient trailers I’m working on. One will definitely need painting inside but the other ?? Decisions, decisions!
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Thank you! I wish we could find another camper to renovate. It would be so much fun!
I love this idea for retro camper interiors! I’m thinking of doing something similar to my RV.
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I love that! I would love to see pictures when you finish!