When Rhiannon, a young Australian, bought her first home, it was actually a 1990 model Nissan Civilian bus that she got for just $3,000.
She removed everything inside to transform it into her dream tiny house.
In about six months, Rhiannon turned the bus, which she calls “Mintie,” into a cozy home.
She spent about $18,000, using recycled materials and getting help from her family.
Now, she travels all over the country, living full time in her beloved bus-home.
Rhiannon painted the outside of her bus with a peppermint color on the bottom and bright white on the top.
She added tinted windows with extra fly screens to keep it cool inside, especially when she travels to warmer areas.
The bus uses electricity from a regular 240-volt supply and also has solar panels on the roof.
Rhiannon’s dogs love to snuggle in the passenger seat when they’re not driving.
There’s a hat rack overhead for storing a wide-brimmed hat, and a blackout shade behind the cabin that can be pulled down to keep the bus dark.
Right behind the driving area of Rhiannon’s bus, there’s a small hallway with a 70-liter fridge.
Across from the fridge, there’s a special handmade wall that leads to the bathroom.
The bathroom has a tall shower and a composting toilet, but Rhiannon often uses other showers and bathrooms when she’s traveling.
Rhiannon’s favorite part of her bus is the kitchen. It has a full stove, oven, and microwave.
The kitchen cabinets are white and have wooden counters made from butcher block.
Above, there’s a custom spice rack and lots of shelves for her cooking supplies.
Because she loves to cook, Rhiannon added a chopping block on top of the sink.
Behind the bedroom in Rhiannon’s bus, there’s a “chill out area.” There’s a DIY table that slides out from under a cushion and hooks next to the bed.
It stands between two bench seats, which also have storage underneath for hiding things away.
At the very back of the bus is Rhiannon’s double bed. Hanging baskets hold jewelry, and bookshelves overtop stash reading materials and decor.
Privacy blinds pop down for shade, while reading lights and fairy lighting illuminate the space.