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120′ Nordhavn Aurora: Experienced Owners Inspiring Next-Level Yacht Interior Design

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Most yacht interior design projects begin and end with the client. They educate us with their needs, challenge us with their expectations, and inspire us with their enthusiasm. Such was the case with the 120’ Nordhavn, Aurora, aboard which we collaborated with experienced – and adventurous – owners to execute a yacht interior design that …

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From A Yacht Interior Designer: The Nature of Yacht Interiors

Blog / By Destry Darr Pethtel

Traditionally, not unlike homes, yachts have been thought of as having two distinct spaces – the interior and the exterior. However, because of our inherent relationship to the outdoors and natural elements, there is a prevailing movement for yacht interior designers to capture that outdoor essence, creating yacht interiors that are in harmony with nature, …

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VivieRae II: Capturing the Spirit of Adventure With Yacht Interior Design

Blog / By Destry Darr Pethtel

For the owner of the 96’ Nordhavn VivieRae II, an avid adventurer, yachting is an ideal way to engage in activities that push limits and break comfort zones. It provides a way to reach remote areas of the world and explore exquisite and unexpected hideaways; to experience the exhilaration of conquering fresh territory and new …

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Yacht Interior Designers Guide: To Refit Or Not To Refit Part 2

Blog / By Destry Darr Pethtel

To be in yachting, you’ve got to love it AND be a little crazy. Murphy’s Law was written for yacht refits. If it can break, crack, slip, fall off, tear or just plain wear out, it will on a yacht whether an owner has numerous refit experiences, or is planning his or her first. Keeping …

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Yacht Interior Designers Guide: To Refit Or Not To Refit

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Having spent quite a bit of time at various shipyards this first couple months of 2019, I am noticing that the yards are buzzing with refits and showing no signs of slowing down. Why the refits? We are continuing to see yacht buyers who are interested in customizing a yacht but are unwilling to wait …

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Staging Yacht Interiors

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Yes, yes, yes, length, beam, draft, engines, cruising speed, range, fuel consumption, operational costs, maintenance costs, systems, etc. are all very important when it comes to a yacht. But… As we prepare for upcoming boat shows, it’s important to remember that first impressions sell. You don’t need a complete refit before you put your (or …

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Yacht Interiors: A Work of Art

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2019 already has us off and running! As we close out projects we’ve been working on and begin new projects for yacht interiors. I think about a quote that is said to have been stated by the famous French artist Edgar Degas: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see”. Edgar …

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Serenity: The Peace of Home

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We were given the project of designing the interior of the 100’ Nordhavn Serenity at the onset of the yacht’s conceptualization, when the builder referred the owner to our firm. As designers we were pleased to have the confidence of the builder, meet such an endearing owner, and design the interior for this brand-new yacht. …

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TABLESCAPES AND YACHTS

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Table top design and decor can be easy to neglect. But as the famous designer Charles Eames says, “The details are not the details. They make the design.” Table top design and decor is not to be overlooked. It has to tie into the overall design, functionality and needs of the owner. You can’t think …

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Trend Spotting at the
2018 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

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With over 1,500 yachts, 1,200 exhibitors and 52 countries being represented, the world’s biggest in-water boat show displaying the most extravagant dreams and aspirations, was very busy and successful this year. The days were hot and the docks were busy! We had scheduled as well as impromptu meetings with both current and prospective clients, which …

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