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The new neutral colors, which can be used in combination with many textures and accents, are anything but bland and boring
by Louis Postel
photography by Jim Raycroft
03/01/2005
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When Richard Gere spots the samba-ing Jennifer Lopez in the recently released
film Shall We Dance, he can’t help but stare at her beautiful,
beige-clad belly.
So much for the idea that beige equals bland, blah or
boring. In yacht décor,
the new beige is in fact a purposeful palette
of neutral, natural hues from sand
to seal, jazzed up by the use of
imaginative textures that add depth and
richness.
 Designers Redman, Whiteley, Dixon let Utopia's
size make the statement for this
Feadship, concentrating instead on
providing a relaxing environment. At 212
feet, Utopia is the largest
Feadship ever delivered. The neutrality of this
salon complements her
contemporary profile. (Click image to enlarge)
Adventurous use of color in yacht interiors has its place and
deserves praise. But adventure isn’t the only interior décor story.
Beiges and
other neutral hues reflect and complement the lightness and
brightness of the
surrounding seas. These subtle tones lend ethereal
presence even to the heaviest
vessel.
When exploring the new
neutrals, consider Lori Weitzner’s stunning
new collection for Bergamo
Fabrics: silks shot with veins of gold, rippling with
shimmering tidal
marks, reflecting a Caribbean moon. Sensual, complex and
magical, her
silks whisper an invitation to be touched (see sidebar).
Creams
and beiges are even more compelling when accent colors and lighting
play
supporting roles. Philadelphia-based designer John Kelly recently
outfitted a
private vessel in black-accented neutrals that give
definition and line to
interior space. “There’s so much you can do with
accents,” he says. “In addition
to cordings, nailheads and fringes, you
can affect textures with up-lights,
down-lights and accent lights.
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