No, probably not but that is the fun thing about DIY, once you start, you just have to get on with it and make the best out of the situation. Good or bad...but let's be optimistic, of course it will be all good!
Do have ideas
Take inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest, but think small at first. Perhaps negotiate your way around putting up a net curtain or a basic blind before you go all out and buy a sewing machine and attempt to make yourself some curtains. Be proud of the small achievements you make. The bigger ones will come in time.
Do get excited
This is your space, slap some different coloured paint patches on the walls to find the one you love, buy that roll of wallpaper that is on sale and the only one left that will not match a thing but you just love, because there will be some use for it.
Do dare to be different
Silver is very in at the moment, so why don't you go for gold? Just because something is popular it doesn't mean you have to do it exactly the same, put your own spin on it.
Do visit charity shops
There is an abundance of charity shops around and there are even charity warehouses where you can pick up everything you need to upcycle your caravan. Plus, there is the added touch of everything having a previous owner and it's own little back story.
Don't be afraid
Tearing out that old sofa that is attached to the kitchen wall (Why do they do that?), or getting rid of the boring beige wallpaper is a bit daunting at first and you might think should I bother? Well, yes you should! You will feel so proud of yourself when you first put up a roller blind all by yourself or paint the bathroom a shocking shade of blue to brighten it up and hear your friends comment 'Wow that looks amazing!' (or something along those lines). So what are you waiting for? Get on with it and do it yourself!
Looking forward to seeing the new bathroom!
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