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Need Help With My New Motor Home!

14 years ago
Well, here's something different for us all! I'm a single gal having raised my son (he's out of home and 26 years old now)! I will be buying this RV to live in Full Time as soon as the model I want is available in May/June! I'd love to pick you brains as far as suggestions on adding my favorite color of turquoise to the decor in the RV. Hoping to get ideas on how to work the color into all of the rooms in the RV? Any ideas on rugs, pillows, candles, ottomans, etc would be GREATLY appreciated! Here is a link to a video that shows you an idea of what the RV I'm getting is laid out. The living area and kitchen are exactly the same as the video. But, my RV will have steps going into a linen room hallway which leads to the bedroom and bath (see floorplan link). I will attach a floorplan of the one I'm getting (3800 Keystone Montana) for reference. I'll attach some pics of the layout and the furniture I will have as well. In the video the living area has leather furniture. Please know I will not have leather, I will attach a couch and dining set example of what I will actually have. The wood and all other decor (wall, countertops, etc) will be the same as in the video and the pictures. It's just the furniture and layout at back end that will be different, as the 2013 is not in market yet. I hope this all makes sense? Please feel free to ask questions to clarify. Many thanks ahead of time for your input!! This is a different one and I hope you have some fun with it! A bit of a challenge! Best, Kim :-)

LINK TO VIDEO FOR REFERENCE IDEAS http://www.rvcorral.com/new_5th_wheel/NF599/index.html

LINK TO FLOORPLAN ON MY ACTUAL RV http://www.keystone-montana.com/index.php?page=floorplans&coast=&model=3800RE

Comments (29)

  • 14 years ago
    Also, I'm hoping you guys think I can add a cream color sheepskin rug in the bedroom? A large ottoman in the living area which I'd love suggestions on. I do LOVE nailhed on cream leather, but would enjoy feedback. Perhaos a bar chair that goes next to the kitchen island? I'm just SO curious to see if I'm going to be able to work in turquoise when there is navy coloring everywhere. I have no idea where to start with that? Thanks!!!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Good for you to do something for you! I don't know much about Rvs but I am sure you'll great some feedback. What fun and sounds like a new wonderful chapter in your life, enjoy and way to go for it Jonsen! :)
  • 14 years ago
    Ahhh... thanks Kelli! That's very sweet of you to say! Yes, I am absolutely THRILLED for this new exciting chapter! Be well! :-)
  • 14 years ago
    First of all, there's noooooo way you have a son that old, you're simply too young! Think the best way you can make your own personal stamp with turquoise is through accessories. Check out the pic. I'm sending. Here's a fun site that you may also enjoy! http://www.houseofturquoise.com/2011_10_23_archive.html PS Don't want to sound like a moron, but does this thing have wheels???
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I agree with jamieson, add your turquoise with gorgeous dinnerware set, or candles and/or towels. Not too much though, otherwise it won't feel special enough. I do have some gorgeous photos using turquoise in either my moodboard section or in the Ngo Renovation - enjoy and good luck!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I agree with everyone who has commented, you can add the color you love through accessories. Linens, towels, dishes. Have a ton of fun and stay safe.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    How about slip covers on your seating?
  • 14 years ago
    Thanks all! Yes to accessories :-)! I'd love help on finding the right particular items. Where to get them, what to get and where to put them.
    Many thanks!

    Jamieson - thank you (blushing). I was young at 20 when I had my son, but indeed I am over 45 YIKES! Good skin does run in the family, so darn if I'm not the lucky one there! Thank you. Also, the RV I'm getting does have wheels. It's called a fifth wheel. You can move it with a big truck so you're never stuck anywhere you don't want to be :-)

    Again, thanks all!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    Etsy is a wonderful place to find unusual things, you can do a search based on a color or texture and you will see lots of great finds. It is a place to start!
    Good luck.
  • 14 years ago
    In other words, I'd love to see what YOU would do to work in the color with accessories and furniture items. Which ones you would get and where would you put them? I just want to get ideas from you creative people on making a seem-less integration of colored/textured items into the existing decor you see in the photos and videos. Some of my taste includes zebra print, all colors of blue, but especially turquoise, sheepskin rug, pillows or both, nailhead trim, etc...Thank you, thank you!!!
  • 14 years ago
    Here's a couple of suggestions...I think dinnerware would be a start, glasses, vases and throws. Not sure if your more modern or traditional (or somewhere in between!). Check out http://jonathanadler.com/ some of his stuff is a little crazy, but fun...also a little $$$, but you're worth it! The dinnerware can be found at http://m.kohls.com/kohlsStore/dining_room/dinnerware/by_brand/bobby_flay/PRD~c26429/Bobby+Flay+Turquoise+Dinnerware+Collection.jsp it's dishwasher and microwave safe, also affordable!
  • 14 years ago
    Thank you, Jamieson! These items are beautiful! I love the first 3! I'm more traditional than I think I am :-). I enjoy clean lines, however, so I would say traditional/sleek/sophisticated/simple and clean is my style! I also love contrast - love to see a dark color against a light color in a cool, eye catching design! Thank you - I'm going to check out the websites all have provided thus far! Please keep the ideas comin! And, what's up with the adverisment SPAM above? I hope Houzz figures out how to block that type of stuff - Boo :-(
  • 14 years ago
    These turquoise vessels have beautiful sophisticated lines and they are inexpensive as well. Are the interior wall surfaces of a motor home paintable? It would be nice to lighten up the wall color to make your blue accessories pop.
    http://www.westelm.com/products/pacific-vase-collection-c657/?pkey=cvases-planters
  • 14 years ago
    Those are georgeous vases michigammemom!! I'll be looking into these for usre :-)! Also, sadly I can't paint the walls in the RV. Perhaps I can lighten it up with accesories like a bright cream throw, rug, ottoman..? Hmm?
  • 14 years ago
    Hi Jonsen, tracked down some bedding...mind you it's from my neck of the woods, believe they ship internationally! The pillow and bedding are from maison simons in Montreal, you can find them at www.simons.ca/ The throw is from Pier One. It's kinda fun being your personal shopper!
  • 14 years ago
    PS Really like Felt the Fluffs suggestion regarding Etsy, they have some many unique things and make it convenient by shopping user colour!
  • 14 years ago
    Hehe :-) And, I too enjoy HAVING a personal shopper! I love the pillow and throw!! Going to check those out ASAP! These along with the vases that michigammemon suggested is a great start!! Etsy is wonderful, I agree - thank you Felt the Fluffs! I also see some beautiful paintings that I can add. You can put special hooks in the RV for pictures so I look forwartd to using that as a personal tounch as well! What do you all think about cream accents added too? Cream ottoman, rug? Many, many thanks!! Having sooo much fun!
  • 14 years ago
    It sounds like you can customize your RV to some extent at the time of manufacture. If you love turquoise, why not have them cover the dining chairs in your favorite fabric? It's quite easy for them to do it at the time of "construction". However, they may charge you more for it because they probably get their "stock fabric" by the ton! Haha! You could ask them how much fabric they use for the chairs, go buy it and take it to them in uncut yardage. They'll do the rest. Now...if they don't/won't do it that way, it's a very easy fix to recover the chair seats and backs yourself when you take possession of the RV.

    Other ideas: Table runner from a coordinating fabric that you pick for the chairs; valances made with the same fabric as table runners (just make sure you pick a heavy enough weight fabric); accessories like others have mentioned. And don't forget that you can even paint right over some of that wood...maybe the peninsula in the kitchen area...Just a thought ;-)

    Using turquoise in your accessories is the best way to go and in things that aren't too permanent. That way if/when you tire of the color, you can easily change out the accessories. Any cream accessories will look great too!

    This looks like a beautiful RV! I hope you're planning great trips too!
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    last modified: 14 years ago
    OK Jonsen, I just finished with Raymond and the video and now I want to do a roadtrip with you and Jamieson, ok my family probably should come too!

    After reviewing the video and the floorplan, i think there are some places you
    can put down rugs and runners. Here is a cute one from www.rugstudio.com...
    http://www.rugstudio.com/safaviehthomfiliciatmf120bsummerbluearearugclearance.aspx
    this comes in many sizes, including runners.
    Also, found these pillows on etsy...
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/88157890/ikat-pillows-aqua-teal-turquoise-set-of?ref=sr_gallery_24&ga_search_query=ikat+pillows&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_
    ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade
    There are enough here for the whole place.

    Consider bringing in color with art. 3M has a product called Command which
    is a picture hanging strip, they work really good...no holes. Here you go...
    http://www.command.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/NACommand/Command/Smart-Ideas/Picture-Hanging/

    Finally, I really like this abstract artist on etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindadonohue?page=1 She does some really pretty pieces and they're all originals. Very affordable too.

    I hope this was helpful, I think you're about to have a lot of fun. I know I just did!
    Good luck. Charmean Neithart
  • 14 years ago
    I also know nothing about RVs, but I admire what you are doing, and i am a little jealous! This looks like a great time, in a gorgeous vehicle!
  • 14 years ago
    Wow again! These are all fabulous choices!! I so appreciate the links to the actual decor items! Jamieson - I bought the throw you suggested! Charmean - you and your family are welcome aboard anytime! I do LOVE the abstracts on Etsy you linked and the rugs! I found an amazing RV park to live in over the summer - it's on the ocean here in the Bay area, so the turquoise will go well with incorporating some ocean themed items. The pillow Charmean linked are beautiful colors! Would love to find some with the same colors with feminine or more gentle patters. This site is so great! Thank you to all for such AWESOME ideas! Keep em coming if you got em! :-)
  • 14 years ago
    Oh, Charmean - YES! The RV Corral does sell yea with those videos!! ;-) Its been a great asset to watch them and learn more to decide on what fit me best. I'm glad you had fun watching the video of my RV. I know I did too - "SOLD!"
  • 14 years ago
    I'm sure that no one in trailer-sales will tell you that you can paint the walls in your RV, but these days, with better paint-technology, you can paint anything! We have painted the walls in our park model up here in Ontario, Canada with great success. The walls in trailers are basically vinyl-covered hardboard; you just need to do some really good prep-work. I stripped the 'tapes' between the panels and filled the joints with vinyl spackle. Really good, high adhesion primer is a must. We have a lot of freeze and thaw cycles up here as well as high humidity during the summer months, and our paint has held up amazingly well. One of our neighbors in our park tried wallpaper but it didn't hold up well to the extreme temperature and humidity changes. They also tried to skip a separate prime-coat and that didn't turn out so well either.

    Your RV is gorgeous! Best of luck!
  • 14 years ago
    Sounds like you're really set on purchasing a new RV but I would encourage you to consider a used RV. Due to the cost of fuel, there are a large number of relatively new RV's on the market. Like cars, the price of RV's drops exponentially once they're driven off the lot. The money you save could be spent to customize your RV in any way you like.
    I would caution you about painting anything in such an enclosed space without considering the effects of the VOCs of the primer and paint you use. Another health consideration is off-gasing from the materials used in the manufacturing of the RV.

    Good luck and enjoy your travel!
  • 14 years ago
    Best of luck to you on your new purchase its truly beautiful. Come to The Great Out Doors in Fl for one of your trips. Its so nice . I love the accessory's and ideas these fine designers have offered you .
  • 14 years ago
    You are living my dream! I am a single mom who plans to do the same thing once my son is out of the house. I'd love to hear more about your adventures once you get moved in! Hearing of someone else that is my age going out and doing something like this is very encouraging!
  • 11 years ago
    I, too, have purchased a fifth wheel for full time living and am so excited. 3 years after your posts but I would love to see pictures of your interior and exterior. I'm moving into mine in about 3 weeks and can hardly wait.