Yacht Interior Design is very specific in it's design and function. While having the opportunity to live in the Eastern Caribbean for almost five years, I was able to continue practicing Interior Design for sailing and motor vessels. Below is the interior of s/v Sanctuary, a 51 foot yawl built in England in the early 70's. This project was a complete renovation, from stem to stern, inside and out! Rigging cable was used to support the curtains, which were a Schumacher design of eight-pointed, nautical inspired stars on a faux-look weathered red background. There were very specific storage solutions created for the Galley. And even with sea, salt, and sun, we used a durable fine, wool Persian area rug for the Main Saloon floor.
Main Saloon port view shows the leather upholstry, opened-for-use folding top dining table with a hold down for the pendant lighting fixture that is attached to the table through the button-holed, custom table runner.
In the Main Saloon aft view, the fabric cover for the "wet locker" is anything but plain. I chose a wool rug design fabric that is durable, yet also a visual embellishment for the space.
Main Saloon Starboard view. Notice the stainless top that is the lift-top refrigeration and it also doubles as the main counter for food preparation. For just 51 feet this vessel is endowed with many high-end amenities and very creative use of space and storage.
The V-Berth provided comfortable guest or crew quarters complete with a clothing locker and chest of drawers. This Berth also had it's own Head (Bath Room for viewers who are non-Sailors!)
The Aft Head has a Custom Teak 'medicine cabinet' that I designed in Trinidad. It remained shut, even in serious seas. Out of view, opposite, is a full shower with hot and cold water. The original antique Head (commode) was renovated and reinstalled.
Mr. Blue, First Mate of s/v Sanctuary, was originally from St Croix. He was an exceptional Cat. Blue loved life on a Sail Boat! This true Island Cat is shown here as a retired Sailor (Landlubber).
