Today we had nothing planned. We took Sam by Banfield for a check-up and he is A-OK. Since we didn't have anything else, we thought it would be a good time for something completely different.
Our daughter, Kate, asked if we would put together a before and after of the coach renovation. Fortunately, we took pictures the day we went to South Carolina to see if we wanted to buy it. Joani tried to take the "After" pictures at the same angle. Unfortunately, she's using a different camera with different aspect ratios (cropped to look the same), so it throws off the perspective a bit.
Taking out the old TV left a lot of space for other toys - a DVR is now below the LCD TV.
A desktop computer now sits behind the TV with access on the right side.
The top of the cabinet now has a hidden bank of 12-volt sockets with room for essentials in the front.
The same flooring now continues throughout.
I just couldn't handle the excess of mirrors.
I found the plaque at Amana Colonies. It spoke to me.
The beveled mirrors, not so much.
Our coach is made by American Coach and the model is called "American Dream". They discontinued the "Dream" in 2004. Is it an old coach, or is it a collector's item?
The beveled mirrors, not so much.
Our coach is made by American Coach and the model is called "American Dream". They discontinued the "Dream" in 2004. Is it an old coach, or is it a collector's item?
You can't see it in the picture, but there was a quarter inch difference in height between the tile and the hardwood. They tried to hide it with grout. It didn't work for me. Sam's toys now live under the J couch. David promises to make me an oak frame to dress it up.
The leaky riser is gone and David restored the commode to "like new" condition. I'm thrilled!
I switched to brushed nickel, all except for the shower. If anyone has an idea on how to do that without forking over $500, please, let me know.
Yet another mirrored wall is gone.
Mirrored headboard, gone, along with broken bedside sconces.
These hang on either side of our bed. Jon drew these for me for Christmas many years ago, an anime version of himself and Kate. Treasures.
Another treasure. Kate made this gargoyle for David for Fathers Day many years ago. He watches over us and, yes, he travels up there and hasn't fallen yet.
Changing this TV to LCD left room for a DVD player. It also left a huge empty space that can be accessed by swinging the TV out.
No, it's not all my shoes! (Some of them are David's.)
I love it when the designer utilizes every nook and cranny. We turned these funky little cabinets into shoe lockers by adding adjustable shelves.
Changing the closet from hanging storage (and mirrors) to cabinetry, we now have a place for two lateral file drawers and Sam has a place for his bed. We would love to add a window above the counter, but that will have to wait. David also added a 12-volt socket to plug a fan in while boondocking (can't sleep without it.)
I, also, like to utilize every nook and cranny. There are four buckets holding seasonal stuff hidden behind the files drawers. All of the little things that we all need (batteries, tape, office supplies, light bulbs, etc.) have a home hidden behind a panel under the countertop.
I, also, like to utilize every nook and cranny. There are four buckets holding seasonal stuff hidden behind the files drawers. All of the little things that we all need (batteries, tape, office supplies, light bulbs, etc.) have a home hidden behind a panel under the countertop.
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| August 2008 |
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| June 2013 |
After is mo' bettah!
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