Boat International - July 2018

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“Kids are oten the decision-makers when it comes to their cabins, but creating

functional, multipurpose spaces is key. Hard-wearing fabrics are a must, as well as

comfortable but cool loose furniture pieces” – Laura Pomponi, founder of Luxury Projects

CHILD’S PLAY

For almost 40 years Knightsbridge-based

Dragons of Walton Street has been

making hand-painted children’s furniture,

and murals for nurseries and playrooms.

An interior design arm works on bespoke

commissions; for a recent superyacht

project it created a sea-world scheme

for a children’s cabin, which included

a four-poster cot and this wardrobe,

painted with different vessels to inspire

future sailors. dragonsofwaltonstreet.com

SLEEP TIGHT

For children’s linen that is whimsical without being gaudy, try online

boutique Smallable, which stocks brands such as Le Petit Lucas du

Tertre, Maison de Vacances, Maison Baluchon and Little Cabari. Add

a Naturalmat mattress, organic and handmade in the UK, so your little

ones’ sleep set-up is toxin-free as well as being stylish. smallable.com

LOOK, NO MESS

Sunbrella’srangeofoutdoorfabrics

can be easily brushed or wiped

cleanofdirt,makingthemperfect

for upholstery and cushions in kids’

cabins. Choose from the vibrant

primary colours of the Bengali

collection or the softer pastel

geometrics of Hexagon (pictured).

sunbrella.com

The George Nelson

ballclockisamid-

century design

iconandwilladd

some colour and

charm to a child’s

cabin wall.

£229, aram.co.uk

Tai Ping’s Petite Galerie

collec tion of rugs will

add vibrancy to a cabin,

or a bespoke design can

be made seaworthy and

child-friendly, too.

POA, taipingtent.com

Kids’ cabins

What should little ones’

onboard quarters be like?

Hardwearing and fun,

says Tory Kingdon

BOAT LIFE

Right: kit out

your kids’

cabins at

Smallable

This sweet “mouse ears” oak

bench by Nofred comes in its

natural colour, as well as

white and grey. £285,

scandiborn.co.uk

This table

tennis table

and chalkboard

combo is great for

playing in small

spaces. $89,

huzidesign.com

Make reaching for

a book a little more

interesting with this tree

bookcase, which holds

up to 100 volumes. $899,

nurseryworks.net

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