What surprises most people is how the family lives. The Tilbys have spent over two years in an 11-meter Jayco caravan—seven people, one bathroom, and no private escape. The children share bunk beds, daily life happens mostly outdoors, and space is always limited.
“It forces you to work together,” Renee explains. “In a big house, you can avoid problems. Here, you have to solve them.” Living in a caravan themselves also gives them an edge: they design for real life, not Instagram—durable materials, clever layouts, and solutions that actually work.
Their renovation style reflects that mindset. No cold, all-white interiors, but warmth, color, and wood. They mix affordable store-bought items with handmade details to create spaces that feel lived-in, not staged. After 18 successful projects, their once-risky experiment is now a thriving business—and proof that fortune doesn’t always live in a mansion.