[VAC] Re: Need esthetic feedback, HELP. Pass onto wife if this is not your arena.

[Chris Bryant <bryantrv@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Gwen,
         Even though your '76 is "vintage"- and the '70's models are my 
favorite, I wouldn't concern myself with not keeping it original (which you 
aren't ;)- but... the one thing I do like about the '70's models is the 
"concept" behind the interior design- the laminate walls and panels are 
*very* strong, and *very* lightweight- though I agree the fake wood grain 
can get to be a bit much.
         I'm not a big fan of painting the interior walls- probably just 
because the examples I have seen have been done so poorly. One thing that 
comes to mind is with new curtains, the majority of the walls are covered. 
I do like fabric covering for walls/ceiling, though.
         As to the tambour, if it original, it may be on its' last legs 
anyway, so painting might be a good experiment, imho..

         Check out the inside design project 
http://www.insidedesign.com/projects.html for some neat ideas.

         Good luck- and have fun!


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         Chris Bryant