What is AZBambi Décors all about?
AZBambi Décors is our attempt to inspire and help others customize and personalize their Airstream interiors...particulalry newer Airstreams that don’t require renovation or restoration.
The whole idea was born out of the realization that by making
imaginative changes to the interior fabrics and colors, the mood
of the small, intimate space of our 2006 19’ Bambi Safari SE
(license plate AZBAMBI, of course) could be completely
transformed to fit our mood—or even our travel destination!
Greg is a wizard with the sewing machine, and we both have an
eye for color and fabric coordination. Soon, a variety of décors
emerged by creating custom slip covers for the dinette, with
matching curtains, bed spreads, pillow shams, window valances
and throw pillows.
Then we changed gears.
At first, décors were developed independently...each separate and unrelated to the next...
sort of re-inventing the wheel with each idea we had for a theme. But we soon realized that if
we borrowed the “basic black dress” concept from the fashion world—that is, beginning with simple, plain basic “sets” (consisting of dinette slip covers, curtains, bedspread, window valances, pillow shams and throw pillows)—that we could create a number of very different themes simply by replacing two or three components of the basic “set” using coordinating fabrics to carry out the theme...a sort of “mix and match” concept. This allows a nearly endless combination of décors without having to create a whole new set for each theme. We show you examples of this through THE BASICS link below.
What can we do for you?
Greg has a long history of décor projects for our home—which has inspired friends to seek his advice and help with projects for their own homes...curtains, drapes, pillows, etc. It was inevitable that other Airstreamers seeing his work would seek out his skills to help them customize their Airstream interiors, too. So, at the urging of others, that’s what we’ve begun to do. If you’re tired of your present décor...or you simply want to liven it up, we can help—either by providing you with a full or partial basic set with accessory pieces to mix in—or working with you to create the décor you envision.
What about fabrics?
There are several ways to “skin the cat “...or “cover the cushions” in this case. Tell us what you
want to a ccomplish and we will work with you from there. We have a very nice collection of interesting, quality fabrics from which we can make suggestions to fit your need. Or we can search for the perfect fabric for your décor goals. You can also provide your own fabric...we can give you pointers on appropriate types of fabric and how much will be required for a given project. By the way, all curtains are lined and include Airstream curtain track glides and snap hardware for mounting. We make the curtains in two long panels rather than four shorter panels, as we have found this design easier to open and close. All closures on slip covers are heavy duty Velcro rather than zippers. We provide installation instructions and tips for your convenience. Fabric and ultra suede items should be dry cleaned; vinyl items should be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soapy water.
What’s the cost?
Each project is a little different, and there are some finishing techiques that affect the time involved (piping, covered buttons, pattern matching, etc.) so once we know what you want, we can quote it for you. We strive to keep costs reasonable and quality high. We view this endeavor more as a hobby than a business and our goal is to help others enjoy their Airstream experience even more.
Do you work on models other than 19’ Bambis and CCDs?
We are focusing mainly on 19’ Bambis and CCDs simply because that’s what we are most familiar with, and it allows us to work long distance on those models because we know what is needed. We have done work with a few other models, however...it really depends on what sort of access we have to the unit...we don’t work from patterns and each slip cover is custom-fit to the cushion. If you have another model and want to discuss possiblities, please contact us.
Samples and Examples:
Click on THE BASICS below to explore the “basic black dress” concept and how we’ve applied it to a number of décors... Click on DECORS to view some of décor themes we’ve created and how we’ve varied them by using The Basics. Click on OTHER GOODIES for other utilitarian items we have developed for our Airstream which we can make for you. We’ll add items as ideas emerge.
If you see something you like or if you’d like to enlist our help or advice in your custom project, just email us at AZBambi@TBRich.com. Some of our décors can be duplicated, depending on availablity of the fabrics used. At the very least, we hope this site will serve as inspiration to help you make your Airstream your own, and put your creative side to work! Have fun!
We also invite you to visit AZBAMBI...ON THE ROAD AGAIN for travel logs of our trips with our Airstream.
Happy Trails!
Terry & Greg
