Sticky bedroom window

[Pete Masterson]

Although I'm not an "interior designer" as a professional book
designer/graphic artist, I do have a sense of color and style -- in
addition, my spouse has a Bachelor's of Fine Art with emphasis in
weaving (and spent 30 years weaving fabrics and wall hangings) -- so
fabric arts are well within her scope. Still, I can't believe some of
the choices I've seen in high-end coaches. And, to think, the ones
I've seen tend to be those selected as "display" models to show off
the company's work.

I commented on the poor color choice in the forward salon -- but I
had forgotten that somebody had re-covered the sofa and other
decorative fabrics to "get rid of" the pattern that was used in the
bedroom. Apparently, in the OEM version, the fabric had been used
throughout the coach.

Now, some of the items, such as the "sculptured" carpet might be
considered simply a matter of difference of opinion in style/color
choice. But, I have to say, the fabric used in the OEM version of my
coach makes you simply wonder, what where they thinking?

For those who are consumed with curiosity, the coach, as it appeared
at Mr. Olivers before I bought it can be seen at
<http://homepage.mac.com/aeonix1/Bluebird...bum10.html>

The original bedroom window covering can be seen in photo
"95lxi4281", which is the 5th before the end of the thumbnails.
Double click the image to see a full size view. The last photo in the
series shows the 'forward salon' with the facing sofas. The 'blue-
green' sofa color was probably selected based on the similar color in
the carpet. Originally, this sofa, and the trim above the windows,
(apparently) used the same fabric as the window shade in the bedroom.
(The sofa had been completely recovered, but when we replaced the
fabric above the windows, I could see the OEM fabric had been covered
by the blue-green fabric.)

Note: We have removed the two sofas. On the street side, are two
metal filing cabinets and on the curb side I've ordered a custom desk
now being manufactured by Davis Cabinets in Junction City Oregon. The
desk will be installed in September.

Meanwhile, I'm removing the carpet (it's old, worn, and stained) and
we've decided to replace it with bamboo flooring. (The bamboo is
quite durable and is similar to a hardwood.) I'll be using an
"engineered wood" product that is easy to install.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
aeonix1@...



On Jul 6, 2007, at 3:57 PM, Leroy Eckert wrote:

> Pete, I have looked at many high dollar coaches. I agree that some
> of the color selections are, well, hideous. But think, some high
> dollar designer was paid big money to put your combination together.
> I work with designers every day. I was going to say more than "I
> wonder" about interior design but won't.
> I just finished a 35sq ft pool bath floor, 2x2 aluminum tiles made
> from reclaimed beer cans in polished, brushed and sandblasted
> surface finish. All set one piece at a time. It's gonna turn white
> and black and become very ugly. I might add, very expensive.
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL



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