CONSIDERING HIRING A YACHT DESIGNER INSTEAD OF AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? This is a touchy question, but a common one that many owners will face: “I’m considering hiring a yacht designer, but I have a great designer for my home or homes, why can’t I use him/her to design my yacht?” Unfortunately, many owners have paid …
When tasked with designing a yacht interior for the speculative market, we have to ensure that the resulting design appeals to a broad range of potential clients while showcasing the yacht in its best light. We talk more about this in our last blog post, “Creating a Luxury Interior Design Without a Client.” One of …
NO CLIENT? NO PROBLEM! We’re often called upon by a builder to create a luxury interior design for a yacht that is being built for the speculative market. These projects – called “spec” builds – require a careful balance of design and decor so as to appeal to as wide an array of tastes and …
Whether a yacht design project involves conceptualizing the layout of a new superyacht or bringing an older vessel up to today’s standards with a yacht refit, each yacht has a story to tell. As a designer, refitting a forgotten gem can be the most rewarding experience, particularly when the boat carries a strong pedigree or …
Yacht Refit – Restoring Luster to a Pedigree Sportfish Read More »
It has been said in jest by many of us in the yachting industry that if it wasn’t for the owners, we could build our yachts on time and on budget. The truth is, of course, if it wasn’t for the owners, we’d all have to get real jobs! As Friedrich Schiller once said, “Grace …
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 …
120′ Nordhavn Aurora: Experienced Owners Inspiring Next-Level Yacht Interior Design Read More »
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, …
From A Yacht Interior Designer: The Nature of Yacht Interiors Read More »
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 …
VivieRae II: Capturing the Spirit of Adventure With Yacht Interior Design Read More »
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 …
Yacht Interior Designers Guide: To Refit Or Not To Refit Part 2 Read More »
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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