Yes, you read that right – this is what school buses can look like in Europe. The vehicle measures 12 meters (39 feet) in length and tips the scales at 12 tons (24,000 lb.).

We gave interior designers Joy Moyler, Darren Jett, and Noz Nozawa a photo of the same abandoned school bus—then asked each of them to transform the space, however they pleased with no restrictions.

Well, first of all, used buses are typically very inexpensive, with many priced at around $3,000 to $4,000 (€2,739 to €3,651). Furthermore, there are multiple ways of keeping costs to a minimum.

State regulations require the bus’s interior to be kept at a minimum of 45F. (Hey, it’s Alaska, the kids know how to dress warmly.) Tok Transportation co-owner Gerald Blackard explained (via ...