08/12/2026
Some restorations aren't about updating a space. They're about honoring it.
This one was a restoration of a classic Choey Lee yacht, and the goal from day one was simple: bring the original feel/architecture back to life, while updating the furnishings. etc.
Yacht interiors are a different discipline entirely. Every material has to earn its place — it needs to withstand humidity, salt air, constant motion, weight restrictions and decades of use, while still feeling warm enough to live in. Teak has been the gold standard in yacht joinery for a reason: it's naturally water-resistant, it doesn't warp easily, and it only gets more beautiful with age when it's cared for properly.
We took the teak throughout this yacht down to the original wood — stripping away years of old finish — and refinished it by hand to bring back its natural grain and warmth. Paired it with a classic blue and white palette on the textiles and upholstery, a color that's practically synonymous with the sea and with timeless yacht style for a reason — it never dates.
The result isn't trendy. It's not meant to be. It's decor that will look just as right in twenty years as it does today — which, to me, is the whole point of good design.
There's something special about restoring a vessel with this much history rather than starting from scratch. You're not just designing a space — you're preserving a story.
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