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Feathering Your Floating Nest - Getting Started

November 14, 2008 1 Comment

Getting Started: Taking A Space Inventory Even on a small boat, the prospect of decorating can be daunting. We recommend breaking the process down into individual steps. The first step, is to get a clear idea of exactly what spaces on the boat you want to decorate. Your list of available spaces will vary, depending on your boat, and you may decide not to decorate all of the available spaces, but here's a good starting outline for reviewing all available onboard spaces. While you might come up with many more decorating options, or decide not to include as many, the following list will provide you with a good starting point.

SPACES AVAILABLE	DÉCOR OPTIONS
COCKPIT/AFT DECK
- Settees & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws, Towels
- Table	Mats, Linens, Centerpiece, Dinnerware, Drinkware, Flatware
- Open Areas	Ice Chest, Seating, Shoe/Towel Baskets, Cushions
FLYBRIDGE/UPPER DECK
- Settees & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws, Towels
- Open Areas	Ice Chest, Seating, Cushions, Sunbathing Gear Baskets
- Table	Mats, Linens, Centerpiece, Dinnerware, Drinkware, Flatware
- Bar	Drinkware, Serveware, Linens
GALLEY/DINING AREA
- Countertops	Cooking/Serving/Storage Accessories, Florals
- Cabinets & Drawers	Cookware, Serveware
- Dining Table	Mats, Linens, Centerpiece
	Dinnerware, Drinkware, Flatware
- Settees/Benches & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws
MAIN SALON
- Settees/Benches & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws
- Windows/Portholes	Curtains
- Coffee/Accent Tables	Centerpieces, Coasters, Florals, Decorative Accessories
- Bulkheads	Wall Art, Instrumentation
- Open Areas	Ottomans, Baskets, Florals, Decorative Accessories
HEADS, BUNKS & CABINS
- Heads	Towels, Mats, Holders, Decorative Accessories
- Bunks/Beds	Sheets, Blankets/Spreads, Pillows, Throws
- Settees/Benches	Cushions, Pillows, Throws
- Cabins	Mats/Rugs, Wall Art, Curtains, Decorative Accessories

A thorough review of your boat will give you a detailed list of the spaces you have available to decorate as well as identify the usable items already onboard and the items that need to be added or replaced. Here's a sample inventory of Decorating Space Options and Needs.

SPACES AVAILABLE	DÉCOR OPTIONS	NEEDS
COCKPIT/AFT DECK
- Settees & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws & Towels	Cushions OK as is Pillows for two settees – outdoor fabric 2x outdoor throws, 4-8 beach towels Monogram?
- Table	Linens, Dinnerware, Drinkware & Flatware	Use same as indoors- Outdoor fabric Outdoor serving trays
	Centerpiece	Floral – suitable for outdoors
- Open Areas	Ice Chest, Extra Seating	Both N/A
	Cushions, Shoe/Towel Baskets	Cushions OK as is Need to hold 4-8 beach towels
FLYBRIDGE/UPPER DECK
- Settees & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws, Towels	Pillows for one settee – outdoor fabric Cushions OK as is, use same towels & throws as aft deck/cockpit
- Open Areas	Ice Chest, Seating, Cushions, Sunbathing Gear Baskets	2x teak lounge chairs? Use same towel baskets as aft deck
- Table	Mats, Linens, Centerpiece, Dinnerware, Drinkware, Flatware	Use same pieces as aft deck
- Bar	Drinkware, Serveware, Linens	Use same pieces as aft deck
GALLEY/DINING AREA
- Countertops	Cooking/Serving/Storage Accessories, Florals	Need new airtight plastic containers. Floral arrangement for counter?
- Cabinets & Drawers	Cookware, Serveware	Cookware ok as is. Need non-breakable serving bowls & platters & servers
- Dining Table	Mats, Linens, Centerpiece	8x non-skid settings 8x special occasion settings
	Dinnerware, Flatware	8x non-breakable 8x stainless flatware
	Drinkware	8x all purpose non-breakable 8x wine non-breakable, 8coffee mugs
- Settees/Benches & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws	Cushions OK as is. Need Pillows for a semi-circular settee
MAIN SALON
- Settees/Benches & Chairs	Cushions, Pillows, Throws	Pillows for one settee & 2 chairs Cushions ok. Use same throws as aft deck
- Windows/Portholes	Curtains	OK as is
- Coffee/Accent Tables	Centerpieces, Coasters, Florals, Decorative Accessories	Coffee table centerpiece & décor. One side table – lamp? & decor
- Bulkheads	Wall Art, Instrumentation	2 bulkheads – art? Framed pics?
- Open Areas	Ottomans, Baskets, Florals, Decorative Accessories	Florals behind sofa? Accessorize?
HEADS, BUNKS & CABINS
- Heads	Towels, Mats, Holders, Decorative Accessories	Coordinating TP holder, Tissue holder, towel rod/hooks, waste bin under sink, counter floral? Bath, Hand & face towels Teak or washable mat? All x 4 heads
- Bunks/Beds	Sheets, Blankets/Spreads, Pillows, Throws	Sheets, spreads & pillows for 2 beds Sheets, blankets, pillows for 4 bunks
- Settees/Benches	Cushions, Pillows, Throws	Pillows/throw for master
- Cabins	Mats/Rugs, Wall Art, Curtains, Decorative Accessories	Wall art for 2 bunk cabins, 2 staterooms Side table accessories for 4 cabins

From this thorough inventory, you can develop your decorating shopping list: Boat Decor Shopping List: Pillows & Throws - 6 Outdoor pillows for aft deck settees & flybridge settee - 2 matching throws for 2 aft deck & flybridge settees - 4 Indoor pillows for dining table settee - 4 Indoor pillows for main salon settee & 2 for chairs - 10 Decorative pillows & 2 throws for 2 beds & 4 bunks - coordinate with bedding - 2-3 Indoor pillows for master stateroom settee - coordinate with bedding Bedding - sheets, spreads, pillows for 2 beds, 4 bunks Tabletop & Bar - Non-skid placemats/matching napkins & rings for 8 - Special occasion placemats/matching napkins & rings for 8 - Non-breakable dinnerware for 8 (Corelle or melamine) - Non-breakable all-purpose tall & short tumblers, red/white wine glasses & flutes for 8 - Stainless flatware for 8 (Serving Spoons/Forks) Galley - Airtight plastic containers for galley - Non-breakable serving bowls, pitcher & platters - coordinate with dinnerware & linens Florals - Table centerpieces (main salon coffee table, dining table, aft deck, flybridge) - Main salon floor & side tables, galley countertop Decorative Accessories - Main salon coffee table - Main salon side & behind settee decor - sculpture? books? lamps? - Wall art for main salon & 4 cabins Heads - Coordinating TP holder, towel holder, hooks (4 heads) - Waste bin & tissue holder (4 heads) - Coordinating towels (bath, hand, face) & mats for 4 heads Misc. - 8 beach towels - monogrammed? - basket for beach towels & sun gear - 2 teak lounge chairs? Now that you have your shopping list, the next step to Feathering Your Nest is deciding on your decorating style and researching what's available. DJ

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Richard Walker

January 06, 2017

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Feathering Your Floating Nest - Getting Started

SPACES AVAILABLE

DÉCOR OPTIONS

COCKPIT/AFT DECK

FLYBRIDGE/UPPER DECK

GALLEY/DINING AREA

MAIN SALON

HEADS, BUNKS & CABINS

SPACES AVAILABLE

DÉCOR OPTIONS

NEEDS

COCKPIT/AFT DECK

FLYBRIDGE/UPPER DECK

GALLEY/DINING AREA

MAIN SALON

HEADS, BUNKS & CABINS

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Richard Walker

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