You are so right Pilgrim!! We saw the Ocean Breeze in person last week at an RV show and fell in love too!! So I started thinking of exactly what is it that I like about it - other than the fact it is 3 feet longer than my 22' CCD!! I also checked out the Design Within Reach AS and thought hard about that image too.
I like the bright openess of the big windows and shiney aluminum interior. I like deep rich colors. I like things that are quirky, unique and copies of very expensive items. Imagine my surprise when I found an exact copy of the Nelson Ball clock shown in the DWR AS in a local discount designer store for $15!!! $300 less than the original Nelson Ball!!
My husband likes the idea of an 'animal theme' (must be the dog fur
) I like a design that evolves. Our CCD has the ebony stained wardrobe and white laminate cupboards and counter. There are very pale baby blue cupboard doors at the floor level and a few orange accents - magazine rack and interior of overhead cupboards. For the most part I have a blank slate.
I am thinking of a warm buttery carmel leather for the dinette with a coordinating fabric for the sides. Maybe a cheetah print for the big wrap around window. I am planning to make some lightweight cornices for the shades, to add some color and interest to the otherwise ugly hardware of the white pull down shade. Bed covers will have to match Golden Retriever fur!
Right now the design is still in my head, but I think it will all work together whenever I find the best prices on the fabrics. Looks like I will make a trip to the $1.99 fabric store tomorrow!!
However you personalize them the design you end up with is far better than what's found in an SOB! It's fun to make it your own!!!
Mary