Tessa Terry transforms RV’s into refined spaces for modern living.
by Eliza Chapman Bailey
Photographs Courtesy of Alchemy RV Renovations
Recreational vehicles are popular for those wanting to travel or seeking a simpler lifestyle. While new models can be pricey and lack personality, older ones, though more affordable, may be outdated. Tessa Terry, owner of Alchemy RV Renovations in Andrews, SC, has a solution to these dilemmas. With her exceptional creativity, she specializes in RV interior design and renovation and breathes new life into these compact spaces. Known for her attention to detail, superior craftsmanship, and distinctive artistic expression, she transforms standard RVs into captivating and functional treasures with her ‘psychic vision’ and eclectic old-world aesthetics.
From her earliest memories, Terry would walk into a room and, without pretense, visualize and redesign the space in her mind. She feels and sees the overall scheme, pattern scale, and textures needed to transform small spaces into timeless, luxurious, and livable areas. Relying on this sixth sense, she is cognizant of the form, function, and layout when purchasing RVs and consulting with clients. Leslie Bolinger affirms, “Tessa Terry of Alchemy RV Renovations is a magically creative talent. Her renovation of our 2012 Cedar Creek Forest River 5th wheel luminously blurs the lines between home and RV. She elegantly enhances the RV lifestyle and offers elements of sophistication, whimsy, and comfort with informed detail. In addition, Tessa has been a delight to work with, offering helpful support throughout the process”.
Terry’s design aesthetic is rooted in contemporary design and old-world charm that creates a cultured European flair; she curates high-quality decor, appliances, colors, accessories, hand-painted wallpaper, and furniture traditionally reserved for upscale permanent homes. Since most of Terry’s clients enjoy traveling, working remotely, or living in recreational vehicles, the practicality of life and the journey are woven into the fabric of her designs. Each renovation seamlessly integrates the needs of her client’s mobile lifestyle, including ways to easily secure items on the move and use limited storage. She fine-tunes seating arrangements, workspaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms into stunning areas for work and relaxation. For her, “ Good design has been my passion since I was a little girl; I think it’s really true that what you surround yourself with either inspires or doesn’t. My personal style is very much my own; it incorporates old-world romance designs, French-inspired, and modern/transitional. I love what I do because I believe life is something you design, and we’re always in the process of doing just that. I’ll never tire of helping others design parts of their life to create their own experiences within a space.”
Whether you are vacationing or telecommuting, Terry’s renovations offer a minimalist lifestyle with the flexibility and freedom to go wherever you want without sacrificing modern style or comfort. Customers have the option to purchase buildouts and finished renovations from her. Her consultations also include tips and ideas for those interested in hiring her to do the work or doing it themselves. While staying up to date with current trends and staying true to her artistic template, she has the ability to envision design and the skill to convert concepts into reality. Through her, Alchemy RV Renovation’s turn-key renovations power of transformation, maximize functionality with exquisite taste to elevate the art of RV living.
For more information and to see before and after pictures, visit https://www.alchemyrvrenovations.com/ and Instagram at Alchemyrvrenovations.
