We love Tor. But since we bought him straight off the lot and took off soon after, we didn't get to custom select any of the fabric/color/pattern choices. Frankly, I can't stand the banquette upholstery and coordinating valance and wallpaper borders. They have got to go ... and so do the counter tops, bathroom sink, vanity counter,banquette table and all the lighting. And now's the time. There's enough time before our August excursion and it's warm enough so we can comfortably do the work. We renovated a 200 year old Federal in Georgetown, so a little sprucing up of a 40' motor home should be a piece of cake.
We went to Tor's storage facility this week to take a serious look, bring some fabric samples and set out a plan. Here's some interior photos to show just what we want to change.
Everything needs to be ramped up ... higher quality ... more sophisticated materials ... and more gentle lighting to set it all off. Since the sofas and chairs are all beige leather, the available color palette is seemingly infinite. But, I find as I throw around bits of fabric I have from other projects, a black background upholstery best ties the kitchen/living area together. A color scheme starts to take shape.
Usually I'd start with selecting the upholstery fabric or rug. But the only rug used in the living/kitchen area will not be a major focal point. And I'm finding attractive wallpaper borders that will cover the existing one are few and far between. So, that's where I'm starting and the rest will flow from there.
After making several trips to places that used to sell wallpaper, I found none of them do any more. The Sherwin Williams website is my best bet. I've ordered five border samples that I think might do. I just have to wait a few days until they get here and I'll attack the fabric portion.
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