The top deck of the Calliope is a perfect place to lounge with cushions covered in a Perennials all-weather fabric and Rogers & Goffigon terry-cloth pillows with Samuel & Sons trim.
The 150-foot custom yacht was designed by Ron Holland, built in Turkey and launched in 2014.
The new owners gave her a complete retrofit and use her to sail around the world with an international crew.
In the living room, a Holly Hunt oak coffee table centers the seating area. The sofas and chairs are through Jonas. The rug is Oceanic from the Rug Company.
In the dining room, custom chairs are covered in a China Seas fabric, the chandelier is through Studio Van den Akker, and the painting is by Corey Mason.
Al Fresco Summit director’s chairs through Walters surround a custom dining table from Old Mill Road Company on the dining deck.
The dark millwork was left untouched in the retrofit of the boat. Designers Leslie Littlejohn and Lynn Morgan selected a silvery gray Knoll grasscloth to soften the dark wood but also let it shine.
Well-considered storage keeps lines organized.
Perfectly coiled lines attach to a deck cleat.
Captain of the Calliope, Adam Connolly.
“The gray wallcovering didn’t fight with all the beautiful metals that are part of the boat—cleats and various instruments,” says Morgan.
The chef prepares all the meals.
Circular sconces illuminate the inner staircase and walkways.
The captain controls the boat.
Twin bays hold sports equipment.
The boat’s logo.
In the breakfast room, the leather barstools are Rogers & GoffigonLiaigre; the banquette is covered in a Glant material; the pillows are in a Jim Thompson fabric; and the wallcovering is KnollKnoll.
The master bathroom’s modern woodwork remained from the original design.
Perennials fabric covers the seating on the stern deck; decorative pillows are in Alan Campbell and China Seas textiles; the Ambient Cocoon lantern is through Gloster.
The master bedroom’s headboard and seating wear the same Rogers & Goffigon fabric. The linens are Frette, and the cashmere blanket is Alicia Adams Alpaca. The custom lacquer bedside tables are from Oomph, designed by Louise Brooks. The rug is through the Rug Company.
This article appears in the June 2019 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).