For over three decades, Patrick Knowles Designs has been at the helm of luxury yacht interiors, translating bold visions into bespoke sanctuaries at sea. Yet behind every finished stateroom, salon, and sky lounge lies a journey—one that begins not with fabric swatches or blueprints, but with a conversation.
Unlike residential design, crafting the interior of a superyacht requires more than aesthetics—it demands planning, listening and a keen sense of intuition on how to translate desires into reality.
A yacht must be as functional as it is beautiful, engineered for movement, optimized for efficiency, and reflective of its owner’s lifestyle, heritage, and vision. Every detail must serve both purpose and pleasure.
At Patrick Knowles Designs, our process begins with discovery. We ask questions that go beyond favorite colors and design references: Where do you spend your mornings onboard? Do you host formal dinners or prefer barefoot cocktails at sunset? What does comfort mean to you, and where do you most feel at peace?
Whether the client is a seasoned yachtsman, an avid art collector, or a family who spends summers together on board, we create environments that feel intimately personal—spaces that feel like home, no matter the coordinates.
Materials must withstand salt air, shifting humidity, and constant motion. Storage must be seamlessly integrated. Lighting must transform a space from day to evening with the elegance of a five-star resort. Our team works hand-in-hand with shipyards, captains, and build teams to ensure that design intent is never lost in execution.
Yet we never compromise warmth for innovation. Rich textures, hand-selected woods, museum-worthy stonework, and masterfully upholstered furnishings are hallmarks of our work—balanced with discreet technology and modern conveniences tailored to the client’s preferences.
What defines a Patrick Knowles interior is not a singular aesthetic—it is a standard, a “signature of sophistication”. We don’t simply design interiors—we compose environments for extraordinary lives.
With every project, we are reminded that design is not just about what we create—it’s about how it makes people feel. A superyacht may be a marvel of engineering, but it’s the feeling of stepping into a space that reflects who you are, that truly defines luxury.
We are proud to be storytellers of the sea—translating ambition, adventure, and authenticity into every line, finish, and flourish.
Because the finest journeys begin with a vision, and we are thrilled to help bring those visions to life.