Trends in Yacht Interior Design

Yacht interior design was something that didn't exist for quite a while. Most yacht owners were happy to leave the interiors of their craft the same way they were when they purchased them. But a large movement towards interior design has yacht owners thinking about the new trends for nautical design, and what the trends were in 2008, and what they'll be in 2009.

In the past, most design was based on decadence. The more elaborate (and expensive), the better. This is because the boats themselves were elaborate affairs, with all of the bells and whistles. In the last year, a movement towards more streamlined luxury watercraft has been unveiled, and as such, owners are beginning to adopt a more minimalist approach to interior design.

Most modern design is now based on neutral colors like beige and white to make the interior of the yacht appear larger. Also, a trend is seen using Asian design elements. It seems that new designs follow closely to what trends are happening on land, and as such, the plain and contemporary look now rules the seas as well.

Famous names of the design industry like Armani and Philipp Starck are now designing luxury watercraft interiors as part of their vast empires. The industry will continue to play a large part in boat ownership. Though living on the seas won't take the place of your typical land home, decorating your yacht to your tastes and preferences can make it feel more like a home away from home than ever.

Dalton Designs, Inc (http://www.daltondesignsinc.com/) is a yacht interior design firm. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.