Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Camper remodel - Before

This project is turning into a real labor of love.  This cozy little camper is stealing my heart little by little.  I can't wait for our first trip.

Photo One is from the door as you enter.  The dash needs a repaint and the chair could use a cover, the finance says he will handle the driving area, so I am going to clean it and leave it.  I am thinking he is going to paint he dash black clean the seat.  Its a really comfy seat so I doubt he changes it.


Photo Two is the sitting/dining area.  We will set up our cooking area outside so I can do this up as a sitting area only.  Plus it converts to a bed for guest.  My niece, Zoe will make good use of that.  The fold down table is going to get a coat of paint or maybe some decoupage with help from Modge Podge and magazine covers or movie posters if I can find some cool old ones to use.


Photo Three is the closet and the sleeping area.  Well sort of the sleeping area.  I have the mattress sitting on top of the cabinets so I can clean and paint the platform it rests on.  The bed does not fold up and hide so it will need a pretty comforter and some nice pillows.  Plus we want to be comfy when we sleep.  Luckily the mattress is new, comfy to sleep on and double bed size.  Instead of a box spring it we use a futon mattress for extra support.  The old has to be replaced, its got issues.  The closet in the picture is roomier than it looks.  I am planning to paint all the paneling a buttermillk color and use red in the seams of the wood for a striped look.  


Photo Four is the closet and drawers.  All the cabinets are getting a coat of the buttermilk paint.  I am being more creative with the doors and drawer fronts.  Navy blue with white stars and a distressed finish is the plan.  I have room for two valances and I am looking for something Americana to add extra special accents.  I am excited to get this project moving.  We are planning the maiden voyage for September 19 to the 21st, 
Redneck Rumble here we come!


First step is using Kilz on all the paneling.  I will update y'all on my progress in a day or so!



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