This is the architect’s unique and fresh approach to ideal campervan design

The beauty of custom design is that you can shape it any way you want to suit your specific needs. This is what Ninky did with her Fiat Ducato. But before that, she prioritized and listed all the features she wanted the truck to have.

The list included a full bed, an enclosed wet bathroom, and a kitchen. One of the most important was to give a spacious feel to the area, leaving enough space for two people to walk around at the same time.

Nienke’s solution was to build the entire interior at a five-degree angle, facing the truck’s entrance and creating a feeling of more space. Furthermore, she separated the driver’s cabin from the rest of the interior using a wall and a sliding door and created a storage compartment above it where she holds the bed pillows.

In terms of design, Nienke opted for a very minimalist aesthetic, using white walls and white cabinets with a black countertop in the kitchen and wood accents throughout the truck. What’s more, since this truck only has one window, it has two skylights installed to light up the area.

Image: YouTube screenshot/Ninke Borgmann

Part of the entryway is covered by a small bench – one side of which can be opened to serve as an outdoor table and also reveal a shoe storage compartment.

On the other side, you will notice a sofa with a wooden wall behind it. Underneath, Nienke left some extra storage space and installed a diesel heater and electrical system.

Nienke added a swivel table between the bench and sofa, leaving enough space for two people to eat and work. Another useful item is a laundry basket, which can be used as a seat.

This wall is actually a Murphy bed – it can be lowered to cover the entire space up to the seat. This is also easy and fast. Just detach the table from the stand, clean the sofa, and pull the bed down. Furthermore, a clever touch is that the bed is tilted at a 5 degree angle, leaving space for someone to walk alongside.

Image: YouTube screenshot/Ninke Borgmann

There are three huge cabinets hidden above the Murphy bed behind a door that aligns with the Murphy bed. By the way, the bed setup is secured with two heavy-duty push-and-release latches, which means it won’t open while the vehicle is in motion.

Delving deeper into the truck, you’ll discover an L-shaped kitchen with a very small countertop. Given the tight space, Nienke was able to fit in basically the essentials. There is a deep sink, a two-burner stove, and a small shelf.

A decent-sized propane refrigerator is built into one of the kitchen cabinets. Nienko also installed a 19 liter (5 gallon) fresh water tank. A nice addition is the cutting board attached with Velcro to the work surface.

The door leading to the bathroom is elegantly integrated into a wall near the kitchen, almost hidden in plain sight. It is a very spacious area containing a recirculating shower, toilet, small shelf and towel rack. Furthermore, Nienke used pool paint to waterproof the bathroom, an uncommon but clever solution.

Image: YouTube screenshot/Ninke Borgmann

Right next to the bathroom door, you’ll find one of the largest storage spaces in this truck: a full-size closet. I’d say there’s a fair amount of storage space available despite the uniquely angular design by Nienke.

One feature I have to mention because it’s so cool is the invisible key rack at the entrance to the truck. She added magnets behind the wall, making the keys appear as if they were magically stuck to the wall.

This truck still has two distinctive features in the shop, both in the rear. The first thing you probably wouldn’t expect to see in a truck of this type is the folding tailgate. She will soon find out why she had to resort to this option.

Behind this door, you will discover a small garage. It features a recirculating shower system, a UV water filter, a propane water heater, a sealed box that holds a 27-liter (7-gallon) propane bottle, and some hooks for extra storage. Oh, there’s also room for two motorcycle helmets.

Image: YouTube screenshot/Ninke Borgmann

“Why do you have two helmets on board?” You may wonder. That’s because Nienke commutes on a Suzuki SV650 motorcycle on a hitch-mounted carrier. That’s why I replaced the original door with a folding door.

Nienke’s new take on the cart layout actually makes sense, and there are many ways you can customize it. It is spacious, well-equipped and has a simple, calm design. Props to Nienke for this innovative truck build.