Turning a Tent into a House in Bloxburg

Overview

• Objective: Transform a tent into a functional house in Bloxburg.
• Steps involved: Choosing a tent, setting up a landscape, and decorating the tent to be livable.

Step 1: Choosing a Tent

• Available Tents: Simple Tent, Family Tent, Pop-up Canopy Tent, Event Tent
• Decision: Chose the Family Tent due to its potential size & functionality.

Step 2: Setting up the Plot

• Placed the tent in the center to allow room for landscaping.
• Created mountains and greenery around the tent to enhance the camp aesthetic.
• Used Mansard roofs to simulate mountains.
• Added trees (trees in Bloxburg are expensive).
• Created a waterfall using a pool for a scenic view.

Step 3: Decorating the Tent Exterior

• Opted for a modern house look: Vertical planks for the front, bricks for the rest.
• Added decorative elements like lanterns and fairy lights for a cozy atmosphere.
• Front Porch: Included fairy lights, a hammock, luxury Beach Sun chairs, blankets, and pillows.
• Outdoor Seating: Set up with a picnic blanket and chair.
• Barbecue Area: Grill, towels, fire extinguisher, and utensils.

Interior Setup

General Interior Considerations

• Had to creatively cover tent beds, as furniture cannot be placed directly on the tent.
• Needed to add lighting due to the lack of windows.

Bathroom

• Tight space, but functional with a Mighty Flush Toilet and a marble sink.
• Used a toilet paper stand due to space constraints.
• Included a Clothing Rack for changing clothes.
• Lanterns for lighting.
• Divided using semi-transparent vertical cylinders to simulate a curtain.
• Added a room divider for privacy.

Bedroom

• Positioned in a corner with a sleeping bag for space efficiency.
• Made the bed area cozy with multiple layers of blankets and pillows.

Living Area

• Combined with bedroom space: TV on simple dust organizers.
• Salt lamp and flowers for comfort and smell.
• Bedside table with a lava lamp.

Kitchen

• Created a small yet functional kitchen area.
• Island bench with marble design.
• Mini fridge used as a counter space.
• Peanut butter and jelly setup and lemon bowl for decor.
• Essential utensils and a spice rack.
• Small cutting board included.
• Flooring added in both bathroom and bedroom areas to keep feet warm.

Final Touches

• Added more fairy lights and photos for ambiance.
• Adjusted the position of items based on functionality and appearance.

Cost and Final Comments

• Total transformation cost: $109,000.
• Final look included surroundings like forest and a scenic waterfall.
• Tent turned into a cozy, functional living space with both indoor and outdoor amenities.
• Encouraged viewer interaction for more creative ideas.

Personal Reflections

• The creator enjoyed and found the process educational and fun, despite challenges. Used humor and personal camping stories to engage the audience.