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Michele Dragoni signs the interiors of the Bee Yachts 35m Explorer

Bee Yacht 35m Explorer is a double face yacht. Interiors are designed by Michele Dragoni (exteriors are by Hydrotec). The Explorer side is strong and severe, the general feeling instills safety and protection. The Yacht side is trendy, modern, comfortable and open to the landscape. (All our posts about Michele Dragoni, here).

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The Interior Design reflects the exterior feelings. Some typical explorer design elements became part of the interior design too, for example the shape of the vertical windows are mentioned in the interior by a rectangular rounded shape that is visible in several different details all around the cabins.
The natural light is the focus of the interior design, for this reason all the reflecting materials are located next to the windows to empower the natural light in all the interior. This is in contrast with the overall mood-board, which contains a lot of elegant and luxury matt materials and essence. 

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The general feeling of the interior is characterized by very clear, light and elegant materials, from the Light Brushed Oak wooden floor to the White Lacquered ceiling.
Every walls are made by two main material, Light Oak and White Lacquered splitted by a horizontal dark frame that give the right contrast. 

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The Carrara Marble is a key player, especially in the bathrooms, in the Owner’s steam bath and in the staircase lobby. The Backlit White Onyx is present as the background of the niches present in the cabins, as a precious detail. The Dove Grey Hard Leather is located on every bedhead, in contrast with the Greige Leather. Every steel decoration is brushed and Blue details are present in details like the spot cushions. 

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Michele Dragoni Interior Design details Main Salon 

The general moodboard of this yacht contains low contrasts, the colours are mainly light. In the Main Salon, the vertical walls are horizontally crossed by a thin high contrasted dark lacquered frame, located approxi- mately two fifths of the total height.

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The lower area is matt bleached oak with vertical veneer lines, while above the frame the panel is white. This proportion gives brightness and allows the frame to cross through the doors without interruptions. In many areas the vertical paneling bends to form sinuous curves, highlighted by the dark frames that limit the ceiling and the natural oak parquet. This type of arrangement is declinated in the whole interiors. 

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The ceilings are white to maximize the brightness, for this reason the contrast is played between the matt and glossy white. The doors and windows blind box have been enlarged as much as possible and they have rounded corners. The radius has a brushed aluminum frame, it appears on the niches outline as well that contain artwork by selected local artists. 

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The table’s bow and entrance furniture consists of a taupe-coloured, moulded wraparound portion. The doors emphasise the bleached oak of the lower portion of the vertical panelling, while the top is in Calacatta Cremo marble. The choice of Loose furniture, which offers different themes in each area, combines colour continuity with contrasting green elements. 

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The owner cabin according Michele Dragoni

The Owner’s Cabin mirrors much of the design found in the Main Salon, particularly the curved wall dividing the cabin from the bathroom. 

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The bedhead is encased in a dove-colored leather structure with intricate 3D detailing, which also houses the bed and the floating bedside tables. Sand-colored Nabuk leather inserts, interspersed with LED strips, adorn the vertical coverings and the ceiling above the bed. The desk top, positioned near the large window, is designed to float, maximizing the natural light. On the bow side, it is supported by an aluminum profile that serves as a subtle divider between the entrance and the cabin. 

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The stylistic language and moodboard of the Owner’s bathroom align with the yacht’s overall interior design, although the proportions of materials and colors differ significantly. White and Calacatta Cremo marble are used extensively, with bleached oak appearing primarily in the furniture structure. In this space, the horizontal division typical of the vertical wall panels in other rooms is replaced by a massive use of full- height Calacatta Cremo marble in the washbasin and shower area. Niches, geometrically similar to those in other rooms, contain shelves enhanced with backlit White Onyx. 

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Lobby 

The lobby design can be described as transformist. The Lower Deck arrangement mirrors the design of the cabins, with horizontal divisions dominating the vertical coverings in these spaces. A transparent partition made of decorative glass, featuring a motif inspired by Ottoman art, is positioned at the staircase. This partition serves as both a divider and a safety barrier as guests descend to the lower deck. 

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In contrast, the portion of the Lobby encompassing the Main Deck and Upper Deck features a completely different design, characterized by the soft language of the walls. This is a squared structure clad entirely in taupe-colored leather panels which houses floating steps made of Calacatta Cremo marble. To enhance the sense of airiness and space, the safety handle is recessed within the panelled structure, which is also backlit. On the Upper Deck, this structure acts as a partition, ensuring that the bar area adjacent to the staircase is shielded from view. 

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Michele Dragoni idea for the Upper Lounge 

The Upper Lounge is markedly different from the Main Salon. In this space, the horizontal division of coverings, the roundness of the paneling, and the large blind box are dominant features. The aft cabinet, located below the ceiling TV lift, takes up the furniture in the Main Salon but with significantly different proportions. To enhance luminosity and create a more lounge-like atmosphere, the cabinet is considerably lower. 

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The highlight of the Upper Lounge is the bar, which features a Corian side panel that curves sinuously to form the bar top facing the guest area, while the square operational portion behind it ensures practicality. This ensemble is embellished with backlit White Onyx, similar to the bathrooms, and includes an adapted shelf inside. The front of the bar, facing the guests, is adorned with a commissioned work from a local artist. 

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Adjacent to the bar, fully facing the guest area, is a striking full-height wine cellar. The finishes and colors chosen for the lounge create a more intimate area, with main hues of black and brown, in stark contrast to the overall design scheme. 

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Guest Cabins 

The arrangement of the four Lower Deck cabins, as well as their corresponding bathrooms, is based on the design of the Owner’s Cabin. The bedheads are fully upholstered in leather, and the roundness of the vertical paneling upholds the high level of elegance in the rooms. 

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The full-height wardrobes are adorned with doors entirely covered in a leather weave with a three-dimensional effect, adding a touch of luxury to the space. 

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