Saturday, 8 October 2016

Stage One.



Stage one of the Caravan conversion is complete. It is now almost invisible from a distance. A few well positioned Leylandii, and the disappearance will be complete.

I chose a satin finish Charcoal Grey rather than Dark Green, and it looks OK.

On the front there were two missing windows which I've now replaced in a rather simplistic way. Next thing will be to attack the inside.


They'll need a couple of beds, a table, and some chairs. After that they can do what they like.

I may even lay some carpet. I want it to be simple, but 'reasonably' smart; so they can take some pride in it.
                                       



37 comments:

angryparsnip said...

Oh what fun !

cheers, parsnip

Donna OShaughnessy said...

Why didn't we hire you to remodel our tiny camper last summer before we spent 6 LONG months in it? All I did was white wash the interior. Can't wait to see the inside when you're done.

Hard up Hester said...

They will have such fun.

Sue said...

I think you're having some fun too! Love the skull and crossbones.

Elaine said...

Lucky, lucky boys! What magical childhood memories they will have.

Cro Magnon said...

It will be!

Cro Magnon said...

I've got to strip it first. I'm taking out the old sink, cooker, fridge, etc. It'll be very simple inside.

Cro Magnon said...

I do hope so.

Cro Magnon said...

Of course, if it was only for them I probably wouldn't bother.

Cro Magnon said...

I shall build a fire-pit too; how many boys don't enjoy playing with fire!

cumbrian said...

Tidy job. Not sure about the carpet though.

Cro Magnon said...

It's just an old piece that has a mud-hiding pattern.

local alien said...

I can hear their whoops and yells right now when they see this. The scull and cross bones is a perfect last touch. You'll need to know a password to get in there!

Cro Magnon said...

Password 'Shivver me timbers'.

lovelygrey said...

Lovely - I think you need to embrace the inner camper that you never knew existed by testing it before the boys visit! x

Cro Magnon said...

I'm thinking it would have made a good small studio.

Andi's English Attic said...

It looks fantastic. If I'm ever a granny and have the resources, I shall remember this and use it as inspiration. x

Cro Magnon said...

All kids need a den, and this just the job! I've just spoken to them in England and they're very excited.

Tom Stephenson said...

Fantastic. I could easily spend the rest of my days in it.

elaine said...

That'll do me. Are you sure about planting leylandii - think twice :)

Meanqueen said...

Could enter it in Shed of the Year :-)

Cro Magnon said...

Wot? As trailer trash?

Cro Magnon said...

I've already bought them, they'll be a good ten feet back from the van.

Cro Magnon said...

Would it qualify? Old Wreck Caravan of the Year perhaps!

Vera said...

Now that looks the perfect den for those who want to chill out, or get away from the adults!

Cro Magnon said...

It'll probably be used for secret iPad usage.

New World said...

I'll come down for a dirty weekend

The Weaver of Grass said...

You really are the world's best Grandpa.

Frances said...

Your grandchildren are very, very lucky!

It's grand that you are just making minimal improvements to the den, allowing the children to customize it as they wish.

Cro Magnon said...

No, I just like my grandsons!

Cro Magnon said...

I expect they'll decorate in their own particular way!

Yael said...

So wonderful.

Tom Stephenson said...

Not in front of the children.

Cro Magnon said...

We'll see. It isn't finished yet!

Cro Magnon said...

'round the back.

Graham Edwards said...

A splendid choice of colour.

Jean said...

Brilliant idea, looks great!

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