Patrick Knowles Designs

10/07/2026

A yacht’s personality should carry through every detail, even what’s served at the table. Yacht Life Caviar is an extension of that philosophy, bringing a personal touch to the experience aboard.

Thank you to Yachting magazine and Kim Kavin for sharing the story of The Quintessential Yachtsman and this delicious side of my design world.

Interior designer Patrick Knowles created The Quintessential Yachtsman to pair custom caviar and vodka with the yachts he designs for owners.

10/01/2026

A refit begins with a question: what could life aboard feel like?

Sometimes the answer calls for a new layout. Sometimes it’s more useful storage, or a complete change of personality to a space that never quite felt personal.

The goal is a yacht that feels ready for its next chapter and unmistakably right for its owner.

09/18/2026

A formal introduction to my newest endeavor on the PKD blog today... The Quintessential Yachtsman

09/18/2026

New blog post with a formal introduction to my newest endeavor The Quintessential Yachtsman

09/18/2026

A formal introduction to my newest endeavor...

South Florida Yacht Designer, Private Aircraft and Residential Designer based in Fort Lauderdale, specializing in work with international clientele.

09/14/2026

A staircase is not simply how you get from one level to another...

On a yacht, a staircase manages movement, privacy, proportion and expectation. When treated as architecture, not leftover circulation, it can become one of the most memorable spaces aboard.