Wow, the last couple weeks have really launched us forward in becoming mobile, and making the Avion more like ‘home’ for us. Our big project this last week was the walls and valence in the kitchen. We really missed having a magnetic surface – we have a thing for magnets and stickers! We divided the task – I applied 6 coats of magnetic paint while the lady covered the valence. Our goal is to not permanently change the fabric in the RV at this point, to preserve its resale value. The PO did a complete update in 2006, and everything matched. Everything. Too bad it was this 80′s grey/mauve/blue color, but alas, we’re getting creative. We did make the mandatory double-run to Home Depot (square drive screws? Never come across those!). Here’s a before and after picture to give you a better idea:
Before!
After!
After!
And the couch, to show you what we’re working with:
The only permanent change we’re debating is painting the original vinyl. We’re color people, and the creme is just a bit too subdued for our taste. Rose is thinking a buttercup yellow with teal trim. We like to pass the point where nothing goes together, then somehow it all works. The first house we rented in Austin had loud teal-painted hardwood floors. Once we stepped foot in the house we knew we were meant to be there… and we’ve just stuck to the bright color theme ever since. We’ve talked that if we ever do sell the RV, we’ll repaint before we try to sell. For now though, we just finished up our milk-crate bed frame – both stable and functional, surprisingly. We’ve also talked about making new curtains, and maybe once we get that far we won’t need to paint. Who knows?
Oh, and yes, how could I forget? We bought a truck! It came to us serendipitously, to which we couldn’t be happier. Now we’re in renovation/save money mode, and are going to buckle down for the next couple of weeks and see how things shake out. We’ve held off on setting a launch date, as there are too many variables floating around at this point. We’re happy with the progress we’ve made, and are just going to enjoy the ride.
Yay! I love it! Honestly, I would not worry about your re-sale value at all. Go ahead and make the fun and funky revisions and then use that as a selling point when you do decide to sell. I can guarantee that you will sell it if it’s unique. I speak from experience! So get busy!!
I love the magnetic paint element – very clever.
Indeed, very clever – I have Justin @ http://theorganicsister.com/ to thank for that idea.