When designing a yacht interior for clients that plan on chartering, there several factors that influence my design plan for the function aspect of the yacht design and our approach to the project. I always consult first with my clients, captain and or the yacht charter broker to determine the yachts needs. I then plan …
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Assemble a Team I have been fortunate to assembled a wonderful team of tradespeople that specialize in yacht interiors and yacht refit. I can depend on them for anything and they warranty their work for my clients. We have a long term working relationship and I have made agreements of my teams companies to ensure …
The sky’s the limit when it comes to designing a yacht. The larger the yacht, the more the interior volume, so any of these popular concepts for “bonus areas” onboard could be easily incorporated into a yacht’s interior design depending on the space. Your wish is my command is my approach to my clients and …
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When working on a yacht design project, I always ask my clients if they plan to charter? The main reason I ask this is because it has a big impact on how I approach the yacht refit project.
In my experience as a yacht designer over the past 19 years, most clients typically own, build or charter superyachts because they love the peace, relaxation, and exclusivity being onboard offers. The serenity and treasured down time clients experience when being onboard seems like a world away from the daily grind of city life and …
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Some of the most important areas besides a yachts interior onboard a yacht are its exterior areas. Typically it’s where owners and guests and their company spend many hours entertaining, dining, sunbathing and relaxing with the all amazing surroundings, sights and sounds and beautiful views of sea that yachting has to offer. Onboard most yachts …
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Fort Lauderdale yacht interior designer Karen Lynn Poulos, shares her top recommendations for making the best of your next luxury yacht refit project. “Assembling a team of professionals that you can trust and that you have an excellent relationship with is paramount to the success of any yacht interior refit project.” ASSEMBLE A TEAM: …
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Fort Lauderdale yacht interior designer Karen Lynn Poulos, shares on this post how to maximize storage and space onboard yacht design project. When designing a yacht’s interior, I always look for various ways to maximize storage. As we all know space is very hard to come by, so every square inch counts onboard a …
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In the recent years our design firm has done many Halogen to LED conversions onboard many yachts. It can be an initial expense up front but over time it is saves the Clients money and is much more efficient. The three main advantages of LEDs in yacht interiors are 1.They are much cooler and the …
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When designing a galley onboard a superyacht it is important to understand how the vessel will be used. The most important question is whether the yacht is charter or private? Also, understanding the guest capacity for service is key as well. I usually consult with the chef or captain (if there is no chef) to understand …
