by Patrick Knowles | Dec 4, 2020 | Posts
It is official, “pandemic” is the word of the year, and in travel that translates to the best places to social distance while still enjoying a getaway. That is why yachting has seen an industry boost in 2020. The summer saw everyone cruising out on warm waters...
by Patrick Knowles | Nov 11, 2020 | Posts
There are so many questions that come to the surface when clients or shipyards come to PKD about a new superyacht or a refit project. Purchasing and designing a superyacht can be daunting, but that should never hinder a dream! Yacht owners can make their design...
by Patrick Knowles | Oct 28, 2020 | Posts
In years past, everyone in the marine industry was heading to Fort Lauderdale this week for the world’s largest boat show. This year, even one week before the show opens, there are many vendors, brokers and boat show attendees still contemplating whether or not they...
by Patrick Knowles | Oct 13, 2020 | Posts
“Art is pattern formed by sensibility.” —Herbert Read, Poet Good design draws a viewer in, but great design keeps a viewer interested, taking in every aspect of the space. One of the best ways to encourage a roaming eye in a room is with repetition of design elements,...
by Patrick Knowles | Sep 28, 2020 | Posts
“Drawing is vision on paper.” —Andrew Loomis The world of technology is bursting with design tools, and yet you will often see architects and designers picking up paper and pencil before anything else. Why is that? When a client contacts Patrick Knowles Designs and...
by Patrick Knowles | Sep 17, 2020 | Posts
“Simplicity carried to an extreme becomes elegance.” —UNKNOWN Revive, Living Room, Before & After In its most stripped-down definition, minimalism is about getting rid of any excessive and unnecessary components and features in a room, bringing in only the most...
