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112' Westport Yacht Refit Emilia

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia Part V

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia We are making it happen on the main deck aboard the 112’ Westport Emilia yacht refit. The intention for the main deck was to create a space for entertainment and relaxation in the main salon, but allow the forward country-kitchen-style galley area to be separated or integrated with the salon

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112’ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia Part IV Exterior

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia Part IV

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia When the journey is the destination, a good night’s rest rounds out an exceptional onboard experience. Just as the cruise liner cabin has transitioned from providing basic overnight accommodation to offering a private space that enhances the overall journey, the yacht stateroom should be an inviting sanctuary for respite and

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85 Burger Checkers Project Brief

85′ Burger Checkers Refresh

85′ Burger Checkers Refresh Some projects are quick – very quick! For the 2001 Burger Boat Co. Checkers, we were commissioned to update the yacht in time for her appearance at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show where she would be featured for sale. Her brokers at Worth Avenue Yachts contacted us to see

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112 westport refit emilia part 3 exterior

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia Part III

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia What’s in a name? Every yacht has a name, some are whimsical and witty, others are sentimental or perfunctory. For their new yacht, the owners selected the name Emilia as an amalgam of their children’s names, Emi and Giulia. But there is a deeper meaning. The Latin definition of the

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112' Westport Yacht Refit Symphony

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Symphony Part IV

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Symphony Like a favorite song that evokes those familiar feelings of nostalgia with its first notes, when a large project wraps up and all of the installations have been finalized, the subcontractors have moved onto their next task and the owners have set about planning their time onboard, there is a

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112' WESTPORT YACHT EMILIA REFIT, PART II

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia Part II

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia, Part II Every project begins with inspiration: A desired vision for a space, a predominant color, a piece of art, an associated emotion… most clients have a general idea of what they like and want to incorporate into their project prior to embarking on their design journey. What happens during

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Quick Fire Projects Destry Darr Designs

Quick Turnaround Yacht Design Projects

QUICK-FIRE PROJECTS We’ve been juggling multiple projects over the last few months that range in scope from small decor updates and outfitting to complete interior and exterior renovations. From a project that was inspired by owners who stopped by our showroom for a few items and ended up contracting us for a full decor refit

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westport symphony exterior

Westport Yacht Interior Refit Symphony Part III

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Symphony When I first met the new owners of this Westport 112′ to discuss their refit project, I asked them: do they want a Bentley or a Cadillac? These owners loved this question and answered, “We want a Bentley!” They own a Bentley, so it became a bit of a recurring

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Exterior Profile Before Refit

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Emilia This project is going to be So. Much. Fun!! This 112′ Westport had a very dated interior, and at the onset of the project, the owners had planned to work with the wood and layout and not change much at all. As the project has evolved and the owners discovered

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112′ Westport Yacht Refit Symphony Part II

112′ Westport Yacht Refit Symphony The owners of the 112′ Westport Symphony are experienced in creating beautiful spaces, so working with them on this extensive refit has been a real pleasure! The progress continues as we have removed the headliners in all of the main spaces in preparation for the all-new LED lighting installation. We

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172' Benetti Yacht Refit

172′ Benetti Yacht Refit Lady B

172′ Benetti Yacht Refit Lady B This 172′ Benetti was purchased by repeat clients (see the 142′ Christensen Lady Bee) who plan to keep much of the look of the original Art Deco interior. Although we will have a lot of big changes and repairs, we won’t be changing much of the Art Deco look

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Castlefinn in shed

144′ Heesen Yacht Refit Castlefinn

144′ Heesen Yacht Refit Castlefinn This was a quick decor refit for owners who purchased the boat sight unseen! We focused on the main areas of the boat – the main salon, skylounge, master stateroom, crew areas and all of the exterior deck areas. We did all new carpeting, fabrics and upholstery throughout. Be sure

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