light wood vs. dark wood

[Sting]

Now that the sale of my 2006 Country Coach Affinity is finished, it is now time to concentrate on my new toy. As most know I am leaning toward Millennium and Country Coach. I know I want the wood look and with the wood laminates out there which do most prefer? I have usually been a dark wood guy but have to admit that the light wood laminates that Millennium uses is nice. I know its my coach but I always try to design and decorate in the event of a resale and I know wood choice is something to consider. Curious what the POG likes?

[Jerry Winchester]

I think you answered it in your two statements.

MangoMike says, "Hey big Jer, why didn't you paint your airplane orange?"

I said, "Well eunuch boy, you have to sell that thing sometime..."

I say potato you say potato; I like dark(er) wood and Mike likes that sissy light colored laminate because it shows off the LEDs better. But someone profound at POG1 (so it wasn't Jon, Jeff, Lew, Roger or Tom) said they decorated their coach entirely different than their home just for a change. Made sense, but I can't go that Liberty casino chic. We bought the Royale because liked the solid wood and it is fairly dark. Kinda dark. Well just medium dark. Maybe.

[garyde]

Having had many different Coaches with Oak or Maple.... I kind of like the change to the solid colors. Its nice when they have wood accents also instead of all wood.

[matsprt]

Todd,

Just remember that "real" wood will darken with age. I lean toward a medium color real wood. But that fake stuff kind of grows on you.

Michael

[MangoMike]

StingaLing,

LIghter woods if you please. Because I plan on buying that Millennium when you order your 2011.


Mike

[Sting]

Hey Mango...Thats implying that I would keep it 5 years. I havent kept a coach longer than 14 months so far. By the way you think that lil Kelly girl will like my Millennium? Her tour is free!

[truk4u]

Sting,
I had a Foretravel with dark wood (walnut) and it was beautiful, but when it was time to sell, most of the woman didn't like it cause it was too dark inside.
Just a little tidbit to think about.

[rmboies]

Sting, (love your tag name )

Having had Prevost's with both light and dark interior, I must say I prefer light or medium. My initial attraction when viewing pictures of coaches for sale was for the dark wood. Our H3 had dark mahogany wood laminate. It was a very European interior with crystal chandeliers, gilded gold framed original oil paintings, etc. Talk about bling! However, it was dark and it gave you the feeling of being in a smaller space. The fabric was champagne in color so it did have light contrasts though not enough to "open" up the coach. If it would have had slides like our present coach, I may have felt differently about it.

I would advise walking through coaches with both dark and light wood before making a decision. If you have the opportunity, walk through after dark Real wood cabinets should not darken with age if stained and sealed appropriately although oak can turn more yellow for some reason. I am looking forward to seeing your choices, I love choosing fabrics, etc.

Hmmmmmmm, I wonder if I could get Bob-00 to order a new coach so that I can choose the interiors? Ok, right, I hear Mango, Jon and Jeff saying, NO WAY!!

Debi and Bob-00

[Jerry Winchester]

Debi,

What if I load the girl's go-cart into the front bay of the coach and you tell Bob that we are having a "Cart Rally" in some town near Santa Fe. You trick him into going, we make him drive the cart over to Sante Fe Skies, and poof, you are at the POG, we tell Bob to get a life and you can lead the seminar about choosing the right interior.

Works for me..........

[rmboies]

Debi,
Fe. You trick him into going, we make him drive the cart over to Sante Fe Skies, and poof, you are at the POG, we tell Bob to get a life and you can lead the seminar about choosing the right interior.
Works for me..........

Jerry, honestly, you have met Bob, do you really think we can trick him?? Your plan works for me but somehow I don't see Bob buying it It is not the go-karts he loves, it is owning and running a business--then again, you might be able to tempt him with two or three 20 year olds hidden in the basement of your coach I like the idea of having an interior design seminar though, can you fly me in for that?

Debi and Bob-00