Boat International US Edition — December 2017

DESIGN REPORT

Main aft deck

The main aft deck is where your yacht makes its first impression so
choosing fabrics with a little personality is key – especially if you’re
in the charter market. However, as an outdoor space often used for
casual entertaining, there are also practical considerations to take into
account. Thibaut’s Sunbrella fabrics undergo all the rigorous testing
of the maker’s own
fabrics but are available
in a range of exclusive
designs and patterns.
Contrast upholstery and
cushion fabrics from the
recently launched highly
patterned Calypso and
Portico collections to
leave a lasting impression.
thibautdesign.com

Cinema

For areas of your yacht used

more sporadically, you can

afford to go to town with

some seriously luxurious

finishes. Take, for example,

your onboard cinema. Bonus

rooms such as this should

emit an air of true opulence

but, says Sabrina Valsecchi

of C&C Milano, the firm

that outfitted the recently

delivered Mangusta 165

Da Vinci, the design and

aesthetic of a fabric should

fit quite naturally with its

surroundings. So what would

she choose for an onboard

cinema? The aptly named

velvet Riva in deepest, chicest

navy. cec-milano.com

Tai Ping’s Outdoor Collection

uses polypropylene and

Batyline’s new PVC fiber

to resist rain and sunshine

BEACH CLUB

Outdoor fabrics aren’t just about cushions and

upholstery. While teak flooring may be standard,

break from tradition with luxury carpet specialist

Tai Ping. “Keep in mind what each area of your

yacht is used for,” advises managing director Xavier

Bonamy. “High-traffic or environmentally challenging

areas affect how long a carpet lasts, which is why

we designed a yarn specifically for outdoor use.”

Choose patterned Surya for a beach club or opt for

more subtle Calligram. houseoftaiping.com

Carry your interior theme into

outdoor areas with fabrics like

Thibaut’s Calypso collection