A Compact Transporter With a Smarter Interior Layout
An Essential Fitout for a VW Transporter — designed to maximise a smaller footprint with multi-use furniture, hidden storage, and lightweight cabinetry.
- Van
- Volkswagen Transporter
- Build type
- Essential Fitout
- Location
- Perth, WA
- Completed
- January 2025
The Brief
What the owner needed
A clean and flexible interior for short trips, work breaks, and occasional overnight stays.
The Challenge
Working with the space
The Transporter is significantly smaller than a HiAce or Sprinter, which meant every decision about layout and storage had to work harder. The owner wanted occasional overnight capability without the van feeling like a dedicated campervan — it needed to remain practical for daily use.
The Solution
How the layout came together
We designed a modular layout with a fold-out table, a bench seat that converts to a sleeping platform, and hidden storage built into every available recess. The cabinetry is lightweight to preserve payload capacity. The kitchen module is compact — storage, a 12V cooler space, and a simple bench — without including a full sink. The result is a flexible, clean-looking interior that doesn't feel over-fitted.
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