Yachts & Private Jets

Yacht Interior Design

Yacht interior design at LUMI extends the same considered, materials-led approach we bring to residential and hospitality projects to private travel by sea and by air. Whether the brief is a full refit of a motor yacht’s guest cabins or the cabin interior of a private jet, the goal is the same: a space that feels like a considered extension of how our clients live, not a generic charter fit-out.

Marine and aviation interiors bring constraints that residential projects do not: strict weight limits, certification requirements for materials and fixtures, and space that has to work exceptionally hard per square metre. Every yacht interior design project we take on starts with those constraints rather than treating them as an afterthought, so the finished cabin, saloon or galley is beautiful and compliant from day one, not redesigned after the fact.

What our yacht interior design service covers

A typical scope includes cabin and saloon layout, joinery and cabinetry design, soft furnishings and upholstery specified to marine-grade standards, lighting design for both daytime and evening use, and material selection that balances weight, durability and the tactile quality guests expect on board. For private jets, the same principles apply at an even tighter scale: every fitting has to be lightweight, certified and finished to an exacting standard, since there is nowhere in a cabin interior to hide a compromise.

We work directly with naval architects, refit yards and aviation completion centres, joining the project early enough to influence layout and systems routing before they are finalised. That early involvement matters more on a yacht or aircraft than almost anywhere else, since retrofitting a design decision after systems are installed is far more disruptive, and far more expensive, than on a building site.

Material choice on board is where yacht interior design differs most from residential work. Everything specified, from leathers and timber veneers to metal finishes and glass, needs to withstand humidity, UV exposure and constant movement without looking marine-grade in the process. We favour materials that read as considered and residential in character while still meeting the certification and durability standards a yacht surveyor or aviation authority will check.

For owners chartering their yacht between personal use, the interior also has to perform commercially: durable enough for repeated turnovers, photogenic enough to support the yacht’s charter listing, and comfortable enough that guests want to book again. We design with that dual use in mind from the outset rather than treating charter durability as a compromise on the owner’s personal taste.

Every yacht interior design engagement begins with a consultation to understand how the vessel or aircraft will actually be used: full-time cruising, occasional owner trips, charter, or a mix of all three. That use pattern shapes everything from layout priorities to material specification, so two yachts of the same length can end up with very different interiors once we understand the brief properly. We then develop concept schemes, detailed drawings and a full FF&E specification that the yard, refit team or completion centre can build from directly, with regular reviews built in so the owner sees the design develop at each stage rather than only at handover.

If you are planning a refit or a new-build yacht or private jet interior, our wider portfolio of projects shows the same design language applied across residential and marine work, and you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your vessel or aircraft. For background on current trends in the sector, Boat International’s design coverage is a useful independent reference point. We are happy to review drawings or a build spec you already have in hand and advise honestly on what we would change.