The Captain as soon as stated that house was the ultimate frontier. But not you probably have an RV. Chances are, you’ve already explored and exploited each inch. By now, you’re most likely taking a look at methods to create house in your RV – or not less than use it extra effectively.
One of our favourite space-creating options in our earlier Class A motorhome was a built-in stovetop cowl. This allowed us to maximise our RV’s counterspace when the range was not in use. Unfortunately, our present fifth wheel didn’t include that function, so we needed to get inventive.
Camping World has an amazing collection of stovetop covers. These fluctuate in supplies from steel to glass and, our favourite, slicing boards. But what in order for you one thing a bit of extra distinctive? Then it’s time for a DIY range cowl.
Where Did We Get the Inspiration for a DIY Stove Cover?
Our first concept was to make a range cowl from scratch. After all, it’s actually only a flat work floor that matches over your range – easy sufficient. For inspiration and concepts, we checked out some crafting and DIY websites. We found two issues:
- Another identify for a stovetop cowl is a noodle board. History tells us that individuals wanted additional counterspace to make and minimize noodles. The identify definitely suits.
- Wow! The quantity of DIYs on this topic is nearly limitless. Even so, the kinds we noticed have been all fairly related.
While these DIY variations have been good, they definitely didn’t match our model.
We wished one thing a bit extra inventive. As our noodle board wasn’t going for use for making noodles, we didn’t need to be as involved about utilizing food-safe supplies. If this considerations you, we propose a slicing board range topper.
As we considered what would make a noodle board inventive, a imaginative and prescient of a priceless portray mendacity throughout our range with a waffle iron sitting on high popped into my head. That was my inspiration.
Why couldn’t a priceless piece of artwork be used as a stovetop cowl? The solely factor stopping me from bringing this concept to fruition was…the priceless half. So I made a decision to decrease my expectations of what artwork appears like and visited a house decor retailer.
Can You Turn Home Decor right into a DIY Stove Cover?
Once on the retailer, I spotted that nearly each piece of wall artwork or decor might work as a noodle board with a couple of modifications.
The piece I used to be most drawn to was a wooden wall hanging with an old-style nautical map imprinted. We love the ocean and the entire designs surrounding it, so it was a pure alternative. It was roughly the appropriate dimension as properly.
Choosing one thing near the scale of your range is a good suggestion. Too small, and also you’re losing house. Too large and it turns into a trouble to retailer, losing much more house. The supreme range cowl is similar dimension as your range – in any other case, it’s counterproductive.
The wall decor truly labored nice as a stovetop cowl earlier than modifications. You may discover a inflexible wall hanging that serves your function with none modifications, however we wished to complicate issues a bit.
As I used to be leaving, I noticed some superior nautical-themed cupboard pulls. Then, I grabbed some jute rope that matched completely to the roped edges of the wall hanging. Altogether, I escaped the shop for beneath $32.
Our Step-by-Step DIY Stove Cover Process
My ideas surrounding the mission concerned a stovetop cowl on which we might put our French Press espresso maker and cups and a floor that would double as a serving tray. Here’s my course of:
1. I eliminated the unique rope edging.
2. I measured and drilled holes for the cupboard pulls to be positioned evenly spaced on every nook.
3. I put in 4 of the cupboard pulls, securing them with a washer and nut within the again. I did have to chop the thread on the pulls to make sure they didn’t lengthen too far to intrude with something.
4. I ran three rows of the rope across the two quick sides and one lengthy facet as a railing for the tray. I left the entrance lengthy facet open to conveniently place gadgets on high. I then tied a knot on every rope finish to safe it to the pulls.
5. That was it! Project full! Well, not fairly. The final step is de facto why we really feel utilizing wall artwork as a noodle board is ideal for the house limitations of an RV. Hang it on the wall when not in use. Hey, it’s nonetheless artwork, proper?
DIY Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated
We additionally realized a couple of issues throughout this mission which may allow you to decide an appropriate piece of wall artwork to rework. Rigid wall artwork might be your greatest option to convert right into a range cowl.
I definitely wished to satisfy that imaginative and prescient of a priceless portray getting used as a noodle board, however to take action would require a inflexible body beneath and a clear high to guard it. Doable however a a lot lengthier mission.
Just a few items of decor we appreciated had extra of an open design whereas being inflexible across the edges. Again, we might’ve wanted to put in plexiglass or one other sturdy clear materials for these items to be reworked.
Consider whether or not you need your completed piece to be a topper that merely sits over the range or a real cowl that extends out and has supporting edges that relaxation on the counter. Ours, technically, is a topper model.
Ultimately, it’s as much as your model and desired mission issue. We hope this has impressed you to make your personal bougie stovetop cowl, noodle board, or serving tray thingy. Which a kind of names greatest describes what we made? Yes, Captain.
The Fine Print About Our DIY Stove Cover
As completely satisfied as we’re with the way it turned out, we wish to remind everybody to by no means have a stovetop cowl in place when the range is in use or scorching. If you’ve got an oven, any range cowl must be eliminated throughout use, because it nonetheless might produce warmth at or close to the stovetop.
Also, be aware of any range vents that ought to stay uncovered to carry out their operate. Always verify together with your RV and range producers to make sure a canopy of any sort is suitable. Also, by no means have meals involved with any supplies not deemed meals protected.
Have you ever tried a DIY range cowl mission? Share your ideas within the feedback under!
Rachael Johnson and her husband Nate based 2 Traveling Dogs in 2011. They write a every day canine weblog that highlights the RV adventures of rescue canine Peanut Butter Brickle and Digby Pancake as they journey the USA to focus on animal rescue. With over 1,000,000 social media followers, they use their platforms to encourage others to undertake their pets and stay one of the best life potential collectively whereas touring!