| Thousands of Americans are taking to the road in an | | | | ensure that they can stand up to years of use. Many |
| increasingly wide variety of RVs, mobile homes, | | | | designers use them in conventional homes, and they |
| campers, and more. These units offer an incredible | | | | can have just as much design impact in an RV. |
| amount of freedom, but the small living space can | | | | Big Impact, Big Commitment: New Flooring |
| sometimes feel stale. Many owners feel that there is | | | | Without doubt, there can be tremendous value in |
| nothing that can be done to update it, and that they | | | | adding new flooring. If your old floor is worn out |
| must simply tolerate whatever they get with the RV | | | | after years of use or stained, it can even be a |
| itself. There are many modifications that can change | | | | necessity. There is a big payoff to new flooring, but |
| the look and feel of your RV's interior, from small | | | | there is also a big payout. It is one of the most |
| changes like slipcovers and cushion covers to larger | | | | expensive interior changes that can be made to an |
| more expensive projects like a new floor. With any | | | | RV unit, and it will require a professional to do it. |
| combination of these changes, you'll see a big | | | | Most importantly, you have to be sure that you love |
| difference in the way your RV's interior space looks. | | | | the floor you've picked. You can't easily undo your |
| Using Slipcovers To Change Built-In Furniture | | | | choice if it doesn't look right once the floor is in. |
| Most RVs come with company standard furniture in | | | | A well chosen floor can give an RV a completely new |
| colors that may not be appealing. Although there is | | | | appearance. It isn't always as dramatic as accent |
| usually some choice with upholstery, it is rare to find | | | | slipcovers because it isn't usually as immediately |
| a company that lets you choose a fabric for a | | | | noticeable, but it certainly changes the overall feeling. |
| reasonable price. Many RV owners choose to | | | | For some owners, it is absolutely worth the |
| circumvent the restrictions by purchasing slipcovers | | | | investment. Just be certain that you are choosing the |
| to go over the seats in their units. These slipcovers | | | | right floor material, and that it is going to be installed |
| are easy to put in place and look natural, but can be | | | | by a qualified professional. |
| made in any of a vast number of design choices. | | | | There are many small changes that, when put |
| They are typically custom made, allowing them to fit | | | | together, can make an RV feel very different. A |
| seamlessly even on the sometimes oddly shaped | | | | change as simple as rearranging your shelves can |
| furnishings in an RV. | | | | make it feel like an entirely new space. Most owners, |
| Slipcovers have another advantage: they are easy to | | | | however, want something a bit more salient than |
| care for. Keeping them clean is as simple as washing | | | | that. There are many small touches that can be |
| them every so often, and they can be easily | | | | made around the cabin to add new visual interest. |
| replaced if necessary. In addition, they keep the | | | | Finding them is as easy as taking a look around. |
| original fabric underneath them free from wear and | | | | One of the easiest small touches is also the most |
| tear. Without the stress of daily use, the fabric | | | | often overlooked. Adding window treatments to an |
| underneath the slipcovers can last a lot longer, | | | | RV is an easy way to give it an update. Plus, it has |
| meaning that the RV owner won't have to spend | | | | almost as much visual impact as adding cushion |
| money to reupholster it. | | | | covers because the eye is naturally drawn to |
| Adding Color With Cushion Covers | | | | windows. Consider trying to match your window |
| When RV owners look to make a small change with | | | | treatments to your upholstery, if the company |
| a big impact, they often look to cushion covers. | | | | offers matching fabric. If not, consider combining |
| These fit over an existing cushion, but have a | | | | slipcovers and new window treatments - most |
| different color, pattern or texture that adds visual | | | | companies will happily sell you extra fabric to match |
| interest. Cushion covers can be used on couch | | | | your cushion covers. If you can't match your current |
| cushions, or any other kind - it's all a matter of | | | | fabric, be sure that you are complementing it with |
| personal choice. These too are typically custom fit to | | | | your new additions. Dream of the design you want, |
| ensure that there are no gaps. Good cushion covers | | | | but always choose colors for the scheme you have. |
| are very durable and made with reinforced seams to | | | | |