by Patrick Knowles | Mar 2, 2022 | Posts
New York Fashion Week just passed and as we do every year, our PKD team took a look at what was trending on the runway to translate that into the design trends that will give you a fashion forward yacht interior this season. Here is what you’ll be seeing for spring...
by Patrick Knowles | Jan 7, 2022 | Posts
Imagine an industry of consistent and identifiable customers who kept your order books, and the shipyards, filled to maximum capacity. An industry where business flows in as steadily as the tides. This was the state of the U.S. marine industry three decades ago upon...
by Patrick Knowles | Dec 14, 2021 | Posts
What began with a call on June 1, 2021 and a signed contract with our team on June 26, 2021, has resulted in the successful refit and delivery of the 144’ (44m) motor yacht ALTA (ex. Dumb Luck) on December 3, 2021, only 161 days from the initial contract signing....
by Patrick Knowles | Nov 11, 2021 | Posts
While it is important for a designer to remain true to their owner’s essence in any interior design, on land or on the sea, it is also inevitable that trend pieces will be added into a space. As we head into 2022, here are some of my top picks that I believe will be...
by Patrick Knowles | Sep 15, 2021 | Posts
A coffee table appears to be a relatively simple piece of furniture to purchase, but particularly in yacht design there are numerous things to consider before choosing the right table for your space. First and foremost, the table needs to fit the area appropriately. A...
by Patrick Knowles | Aug 25, 2021 | Posts
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” —Cicero Books are an essential tool in a designer’s arsenal. Coffee table books specifically are something I have on hand for every project. They can add color and height. Texture and style. Whether you choose to...