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Our Cruise Ship CABIN Makeover | Villa Vie Odyssey

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👁️ 276K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 18:25

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Editorial Summary

The creators detail a year-long process of renovating their residential cabin on the Villa Vie Odyssey. They begin by addressing the foundation, replacing faded yellow and gold carpeting with a neutral gray and taupe option and adding a rug sourced from Vancouver. The living area underwent significant changes, including the replacement of heavy gold curtains with neutral blackout versions and the swap of outdated barrel chairs for comfortable club chairs with matching ottomans. The creators also describe creating a kitchenette area by repurposing end tables to hold a new refrigerator purchased in Alaska, noting the difficulty of finding a power transformer for the unit. Workspaces were updated with new adjustable desk chairs and improved organization. In the bathroom, the couple installed wallpaper, motion-sensored lights, and mirrored medicine cabinets to reduce clutter. The bedroom area was transformed by replacing a controversial painting with a piece by a French artist depicting Provence, adding a mattress topper, and raising the bed height using risers and modified nightstands. The creators conclude that while the project evolved from their original plans, the resulting space is functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's been a year since we moved on to the residential cruise ship at the Villa Odyssey and began transforming our cabin.

We've done neutral blackout curtains. They're easy. And Chris figured out how to put them up with the existing rod so they move easily and everything works great there.

We bought this new fridge, believe it or not, in a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska of all places, and we got a great deal on it.

I really believe that the two biggest upgrades that we did in this bathroom are these two mirrored medicine cabinets.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use neutral blackout curtains for functionality and ease.
Repurpose end tables as a base for a fridge to add storage.
Add motion-sensor lights in the bathroom for better illumination.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sourcing and installing carpet while travelingUse ship's limited supply or find alternatives at ports.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did the creators transform their cruise ship cabin over a year?
QWhat specific changes were made to the living area, bathroom, and bed area?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kodiak2½ Happy Bacon
Vancouver3 Happy Bacon
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