| Yacht interior design was something that didn't exist | | | | Most modern design is now based on neutral colors |
| for quite a while. Most yacht owners were happy to | | | | like beige and white to make the interior of the yacht |
| leave the interiors of their craft the same way they | | | | appear larger. Also, a trend is seen using Asian design |
| were when they purchased them. But a large | | | | elements. It seems that new designs follow closely to |
| movement towards interior design has yacht owners | | | | what trends are happening on land, and as such, the |
| thinking about the new trends for nautical design, and | | | | plain and contemporary look now rules the seas as |
| what the trends were in 2008, and what they'll be in | | | | well. |
| 2009. | | | | Famous names of the design industry like Armani and |
| In the past, most design was based on decadence. | | | | Philipp Starck are now designing luxury watercraft |
| The more elaborate (and expensive), the better. This is | | | | interiors as part of their vast empires. The industry will |
| because the boats themselves were elaborate affairs, | | | | continue to play a large part in boat ownership. Though |
| with all of the bells and whistles. In the last year, a | | | | living on the seas won't take the place of your typical |
| movement towards more streamlined luxury | | | | land home, decorating your yacht to your tastes and |
| watercraft has been unveiled, and as such, owners | | | | preferences can make it feel more like a home away |
| are beginning to adopt a more minimalist approach to | | | | from home than ever. |
| interior design. | | | | |