The Contour of Luxury Spring/Summer 2020 Issue | Page 53
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midships on the main deck is a
stunning formal entrance lobby. The
elegant sweeping marble staircase with
ornately carved brushed steel and 23.8 carat
gold handrail creates an impressive first sight
for guests and sets the tone for the rest of this
palatial yacht. Suspended above the lobby
are the hanging balconies of the upper decks,
allowing for the visually stunning impact of a
quadruple height ceiling. A lift shell inspired
by Le Bristol in Paris with its own ornate sofa
inside completes this space. Moving aft, the
lobby opens into the formal office and dining
room, via the amusing infinity-style mirrored
wine storage.
The salon breathes fresh life into a
classic setting. Cascading down into the
room with grand impact are two ornate
staircases. Warm creams, dark oak Palais de
Versailles-style parquet and rich blue tones
give the room a formal and classy feel. The
traditional carved furniture is classic Louis
XIV to Louis XVIII style, and there is plenty
of impressive marquetry within the mahoga-
ny timbers, with fruit inlays and gold gilding
details. The impossibly soft cream and blue
silk carpet takes its inspiration from both the
leaf design of the staircase and classical
Parisian archives, tying the room together
in both style and colour.