Superyacht owners want handmade carpets

Superyachts are fitted with many luxury items, as owners often want the best of everything – including the carpets.

German carpet designer Oliver Treutlein specialises in bespoke carpets for high-end, luxury yachts. Many of the carpets he creates are handmade and unique to each superyacht he is commissioned to design for. He told the Superyacht Times:

“There is no limit to what we can do with a carpet design and so each project becomes very unique and memorable.”

Treutlein recently went to Australia, where he collected leaves in the Australian Bush to incorporate into a unique vegetarian carpet. He also designs hand-woven carpets using natural yarns, such as silk and virgin wool, from New Zealand.

Treutlein’s yacht carpets often involve at least three weeks or tufting work. They are made to last and are sustainable. After designing and making the carpets, Treutlein and his team supervise the fitting to make sure that every carpet fits exactly.

Many North Wales residents who live near the coast own yachts, but few own superyachts costing millions of pounds. If a yacht has a cabin or salon area, carpets are a good floor covering. They make areas comfortable and provide a non-slip surface, and they can also help to reduce engine noise. Wool carpets are ideal for yachts, as they are strong and easy to keep clean.

People take great care in choosing carpets for their North Wales homes, and the same care is taken when choosing luxury floor coverings for their yachts.