Yacht Design: Lifestyle on a Boat

Renovation Project of the Munds’ Boat Home “Spiorad”. 

The 20+ year old boat was in need of an interior update and redesign.  The project will be featured in the October 2011 issue of Baltimore Magazine.

Unique to this project: typically boats are designed for recreational use, this boat is the primary residence of a family of four, two adults, one teenager and a preteen. Life on a boat is about simplified living. After being approached to take on this project, I found the primary design goal to increase storage for the function of daily living, also key to the design plan was to make the boat feel more like a home, this was achieved by adding variety and personality in color and style, while maintaining the need for function and stability during boat and water movement.

The overall design inspiration came from artwork, when first entering the boat immediately my eye came to a vibrant, colorful, yet serene art piece on the dinette wall. It stood in contrast to the existing beige and white washed wood surrounding it. A gift Phil gave to Amy, years ago, the painting spoke to her, she described it as a place she wanted to be whisked away to. This art piece served as the color and style inspiration for the main living areas of the boat. Leading to the feel of a Spanish Mediterranean get away.

Enjoy viewing the before photos, proposal drawings and after photos for the main living areas and master bedroom.

Galley/ Kitchen:

Project details: Kept existing counter and cabinetry, Paint lower cabinets: Java, Paint upper cabinets: Devine White, Resurface Counter top with resurfacing counter top finish paint, Add backsplash in antiqued copper faux tin style tile, Add wood trim to finish edges, New vinyl floor, Increase storage: add interior shelves to upper cabinetry, Replace door and drawer handles/ pulls, Remove sliding door storage to open up additional counter space, Remove icemaker to increase pantry/ appliance storage shelving, Add decorative curtain to conceal pantry and appliance storage, Added decorative accessories; Storage containers, towels, etc.

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Dining Room:

Project details: Added Storage: built in shelving, Painted Java, New Vinyl seat cushions in Teal Blue, Six Custom Pillows, New Lighting above table, New wall covering, New vinyl flooring, New cornice board fabric at windows, Storage Baskets and decorative accessories/ book storage, Hang artwork

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Salon/ Family Room:

Project details: Paint Cabinetry and wood trim in Java, Replace doors on open cabinet and door and drawer handles/ pulls, Increase storage: remove central vacuum, add shelving in interior cabinets, New wall coverings, New carpet and pad – salon, hallway/ bedrooms, Replace brass rail with wrought iron rail, Flat Screen TV, Two buffet lamps, Greenery, New cellular shades, Window cornice boards wrapped in a terra cotta fabric, Storage ottomans, Add Seven Pillows at Sofa – (three custom, four readymade), Decorative Throw at sofa, Existing Sofa Cleaned, Floor Lamp.

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Master Bedroom:

Project details:Keep existing bed comforter – pull colors from comforter design, keep existing cabinetry, paint cabinetry and wood work: Dover White, replace door and drawer handles, new wall covering, new carpeting, remove existing drapery and replace with sheers, remove small TV set, Add upholstered headboard, add two king size pillows in white, add two decorative pillows and one throw, move and increase lighting: add two sconces, one light at wall, New mirror at wall, new clothes hamper, new vanity mirror, paper behind vanity mirror.

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Project Credits:

• Jim Farrell owner of Baltimore Pro Source http://www.prosourcefloors.com/baltimore.aspx & Mercer Carpet One http://www.mercercarpetone.com donated all of the carpet, pad, vinyl & supplies.
• Ben Sharar of B-Floored by Bentley, www.bflooredbybentley.com donated the flooring installation labor and supplies.
• Sherwin Williams www.sherwin-williams.com donated paint for the trim work and cabinets.
• Plymouth Wallcovering donated new vinyl wall covering for main areas and master bedroom.
• Mike Sikora, of Mike Sikora Services donated wood for built-in and shelving
• Ray Zeleny of Windy Hill Forge www.thecasthouse.com donated a new wrought iron railing
• Donna Davis: fabrication of custom pillows and throw
• Laura C. Kimball, ASID, CID/ LCK Interiors donated the interior design plan, coordination, and project instruction and execution, furnishings, and fabrication. www.lckinteriors.com
• Amy and Phil (now DIY experts) for their countless hours learning new skills and honing old ones, and willing to take design chances and their Family & Friends who sewed, donated time and talent, made early advances on birthday and Christmas presents, and offered much encouragement!