Slats

The Signature Look

The wooden slats are easily the most complimented feature of the van. They rate 10/10 on both form and function.

Design Features

Aesthetic Benefits:

• Creates an airy, open feeling without monotonous solid paneling
  
  • Tweed upholstery beneath provides texture and interesting shadow play
    
    • Lengthwise slats layered over widthwise ones create functional hanging spaces
      
      Integrated Lighting:
      
      • 10 puck lights embedded in two wider slats (3" width)
        
        • Wired into two dimmable zones for ambiance control
          
          • Perfectly distributed light throughout the space
            
            

            Technical Specifications
            
            Dimensions:
            

            • Slat width: 2 inches
              
              • Space between slats: 1 inch
                
                • Total coverage width: 75 inches
                  
                  • Puck light track slat width: 3 inches
                    
                    Materials:
                    
                    • 1/2" poplar lumber, random widths/lengths
                      
                      • Ordered: 50 pieces × 3.25" × 120" (approximately 204 sq. ft.)
                        
                        • Actual needed: ~100 sq. ft.
                          
                          

                          Critical Tip
                          
                          Move quickly from cutting to installation! Cut poplar pieces tend to warp. I learned this the hard way.
                          
                          

                          Inspiration
                          
                          Design inspired by Instagram van builders @quinsvan and @theryovan.