“Learn Space Efficiency By Visiting Marinas”

Innovative designs combined with quality craftsmanship, you never feel deprived lounging on a luxurious boat  even though the space is a fraction of the size of your home.  Boats demonstrate space efficiency and those concepts can be applied to your home remodeling project.

“Imagine  Several Purposes For Your Rooms”

Areas on boats serve many functions.  In a 20 ft boat you can have lounging, dining, a kitchen and bathroom.

Why should your home have rooms dedicated to one function?   Add built-in cabinets so a room can be used by day as a home office.  By night a drop down murphy bed will transform your office into a bedroom. In the same room, a  laundry area can be hidden behind frosted French doors in a shallow closet.  Visitors will think that there is an adjoining room and the french doors will add a feeling of space.

Any room can have at least two purposes.  Applying this simple idea can save your remodeling budget.

“Dining in Style”

Booths for dining maximize precious floor space on a boat.  Storage and mechanicals are hidden in the seating.  Pull down dining surfaces are recessed to make way for lounging with friends.

Consider built-in booths with hidden storage areas in your home’s breakfast room.  You won’t waste time straightening chairs and booths fit in small corners.

“Bigger is not Always Better”

Preparing dinner in a boat galley is a lesson in efficiency.  Dishes, sinks, storage, refrigeration, stoves, prep and serving areas are within arm’s reach in boat galleys.  In expansive home kitchens, you lose efficiency of movement since appliances, dinnerware and prep areas are sprawled further apart.

Apply design ideas from boat galleys to your kitchen remodel and you won’t waste motion.  Pull out and dropdown surfaces are wonderful for food prep.  Placing your dishwasher within arm’s length of your serving dishes and cookware make unloading a breeze.  Sinks, stoves and ovens within a few feet of each other make cooking a breeze.

“Put Every Inch of Space To Use”

Floor to ceiling cabinets on boats are usually only 1 ft deep.  Cabinets 1 ft deep in a home are often more convenient then standard 3 ft deep cabinets.  Supplies on each shelf are easily accessible and not obstructed from view.

“Repurpose Closets”

Small closets can be transformed  into office space, pantry, laundry, craft, hobby or sewing areas.   Leave messy projects and scattered paperwork behind closed doors when you are done for the day.

“Open Spaces Feel Bigger”

Even a 20 ft boat feels large because walls don’t separate living spaces.  Open space between rooms make a home feel more expansive and allow your family to enjoy time together.  You can use built-in bars, bookcases, half height walls, columns, furniture, pass throughs, varying floor and ceiling heights to define areas.

“Rooms with Views”

Spectacular views add to the expansive feel of confined spaces on a boat.  When remodeling your home, use windows to draw your eye to the great outdoors.  Gardens, waterfalls, woods, mountains, lakes and hills outside your window will make a room feel like it is part of the natural landscape.

“Design to Withstand the Elements”

Boat flooring, seating, surfaces, tables and electronics have to endure ravages from sun and sea.  Durability doesn’t sacrifice beauty with marine grade leather and rich varnished wood.

With children and pets, most homes benefit from the same durability of a boat. Decorate for dirt with Sunbrella outside fabrics on sofas and seating upholstery.

Nothing is more beautiful than highly varnished teak and mahogany on a boat.  Consider applying marine grade varnishes and wood finishes to custom built-ins that are exposed to the sun and elements in your home.  Deep rich wood with marine finishes will be easy to clean, add warmth to a room and won’t be damaged by the sun.

“Possibilities are Endless”

After touring luxury boats in marinas, you will walk away with practical ideas to apply to your home remodeling project.  If you need help implementing your design ideas, contact Supra Remodeling at 770-608-0021 for a free quote and cost estimate today.