the
studio.
Ten projects. Two countries. One consistent question: how should a space feel? The Studio is where Maison Azure’s completed and concept work lives — each project presented as a story of design intent, material selection, and the challenge of making a space genuinely inhabit its environment.
In the evolving world of superyachting, luxury is no longer defined by ornament alone. Today’s owners seek interiors that are intelligent, intentional, and deeply personal — environments that perform flawlessly at sea while delivering the quiet confidence of true design pedigree.
This shift reflects a broader change in how yachts are experienced. No longer just symbols of status, they have become extensions of lifestyle — spaces for living, hosting, retreating, and traveling without compromise. As a result, expectations have grown more sophisticated. Interiors must not only impress visually, but also function seamlessly under the unique conditions of life at sea.
It is within this refined landscape that Maison Azure continues to shape its voice.
Guided by an “ocean minded, design driven” philosophy, the studio approaches yacht interiors with a distinctly European sensibility — one that balances architectural clarity with tactile warmth. Clean lines are softened through layered materials, while spatial planning is carefully considered to ensure both elegance and ease of movement onboard.
Rather than following trends, Maison Azure’s work reflects a quieter, more enduring approach to luxury. Materials are selected not only for their beauty, but for how they age and perform in a marine environment. Lighting is treated as an architectural element, shaping mood throughout the day. Every detail, from joinery to upholstery, is considered as part of a cohesive whole.
At the heart of this approach is a clear understanding: a successful yacht interior must feel effortless. Behind that effortlessness lies precision — an integration of design, engineering, and craftsmanship that allows each space to function intuitively for both owners and crew.
The result is a body of work that feels composed, contemporary, and increasingly aligned with the expectations of modern yacht ownership — where comfort is as important as aesthetics, and where every space supports the rhythm of life at sea.
Let's take a closer look at a selection of Maison Azure’s standout yacht projects and the thinking behind them — exploring not just how they look, but how they live.
FEATURED PROJECTS
solaria.
Solaria moves through the vessel without interruption, uniting balance, tactility, and made-to-measure La Belle Maison wallpapers into one of Maison Azure's most complete fluid interiors yet.
serana marina.
In Serena Marina, lighting becomes a spatial tool rather than a finishing touch, shifting from calm mornings to gathered evenings within a restrained, tonal palette that feels inevitable rather than designed.
aurelia.
Aurelia strips away the distance between yacht and home, layering neutral tones and warm lighting into an interior that feels inhabited rather than displayed.
coraline guest cabin.
Two design concepts for a compact expedition-yacht cabin — one sculptural and wood-toned, one quiet and coastal — both built around a single brief: earn the guest's trust within the first hour.
the elysian.
The Elysian treats the line between deck and interior as a gradient rather than a threshold, letting the same materials and light carry from outdoor lounge to a still, sunlit master suite.
the seraphine.
A Dubai refit with strong bones and a fragmented layout, the Seraphine emerged with reworked circulation and marine-grade materials that read as composed rather than assembled.
marina pavilion.
Set in Porto Banus, the Marina Pavilion pairs a hammered gold bar and herringbone flooring with a skylight that quietly shifts the room's mood from morning to evening.
riviera pavilion.
At Deira Bay, the Riviera Pavilion translates Maison Azure's yacht-interior discipline into a beach club built on sand-and-water tones, natural textures, and private cabana enclosures.
casa lumina.
Casa Lumina proves restraint can carry real atmosphere, working almost entirely in white and marble with an automated fireplace as its single warm focal point.
the horizon suite.
In JBR, Dubai, the Horizon Suite anchors a Dubai Marina-facing residence in white, then lets bold custom wallpaper and curated art give the space its point of view.
about the
studio.
Maison Azure is an ocean-inspired interior design studio based at Dubai Maritime City.
Founded by Alexandra Kraft, the studio works across superyacht interiors, residential projects, and hospitality spaces — drawing on a European design sensibility shaped by years working within the international yachting world.
The studio’s approach is guided by a single principle: atmosphere over decoration. Where other practices begin with aesthetics, Maison Azure begins with how a space will be experienced — how light moves through it at different hours, how materials will age in a marine environment, how circulation supports the rhythm of life onboard.
This means every material is chosen as much for performance as for beauty. Every spatial plan is considered for how it lives across a full season at sea, not just how it photographs on delivery day. Every detail — from joinery tolerances to upholstery specification — is treated as part of a cohesive whole.
The studio’s work spans both completed and ongoing projects, from large-scale yacht interior refits to residential commissions in Dubai and across the Mediterranean. Renders and design concepts are developed in-house, with execution managed through a trusted network of specialist marine craftspeople and suppliers.
Maison Azure is part of the Silver Yachts group of companies and operates from its showroom at Dubai Maritime City — one of the Gulf’s principal centres for the superyacht industry.
Ocean Minded. Design Driven.
about the
author.
I have always been drawn to water — not in a dramatic way, but in the way some people are drawn to silence.
My career began in the yachting world, where I spent years building Chilli Island and learning how a vessel is not just designed, but lived in. That foundation led me through residential and commercial interiors — projects across Europe and the Gulf, each one asking the same question: how does a space make people feel?
Maison Azure is the answer I kept coming back to. A studio where ocean-inspired design meets the precision that life at sea demands. Where atmosphere is not decorative — it is structural.
I write for this journal the way I design: slowly, with intention, and always starting with how a place feels before considering how it looks.
Alexandra Kraft
FOUNDER & HEAD DESIGNER
