DESIGNER CARLA GUILHEM SHOWS THE BEAUTIFUL 34M VAN DER VALK "LADY LENE".

[@Donald_Shaw]

Beautiful yacht inside and out... and wheelchair friendly, too.

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Yes, the wheelchair friendly bit is quite unusual - it took a lot of thought and study to make it work!

[@Diaszurana]

Congratulations, Carla!

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Thank you!

[@prestontucker1687]

Carla takes it to the next level. Can't wait to see more.

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Thank you Preston!!

[@giorgiomazzoleni3377]

Very good idea to show the boat with her architect !! Congrats for the channel

[@grondhero]

I like that the owners wanted it to look nice, but didn't want to 'show off' as Carla put it. If I ever commissioned a yacht, wheelchair accessibility and an elevator would definitely be on the list to accommodate my mother and an aunt. Carla is not the first interior designer that I've seen, but she's already my favorite. 😉 I'm looking forward to your next video(s).

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Thank you :)

[@klasandersson7522]

As a wheelchair user myself I found this verry interesting! Having Carla walk and talk us thru it was great (but slightly distracting, she is as stunning as her design) and a nice feature worth taking with you to more boat vlogs!

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Great to know that you watched the video and enjoyed it!

[@mojojojo_BB]

This was great - we definitely need more tours with designers, both interior and exterior. Hearing them speak of the details is always fascinating.

[@patrickabas1112]

It's so amasing to have the designer talk you through the design. I loved it, all the details and the ins and outs. I understand it is not always possible, and that makes this episode extra special.

[@freedomfreedom6544]

So wonderful. How come you never had an interior designer host a yacht tour before?

[@davidlagares9621]

David, thank you for this vlog where we actually meet the interior designer and her narrative about the process of working with the yacht builder to achieve her client's needs and requirements. Carla is lovely and modest in the way she describes her extraordinary design. Kudos to you and her! 👏🙏🏼👍🏼

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Thanks for watching David - and I agree: Carla is a very genuine person. I'm so glad I got to film this video with her!

[@timtownsend4151]

That is a glorious yacht. Carla is a genius. David, that was the best yet.

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Thanks for watching - it was great to meet Carla on board the yacht, I'm sure we will witness the birth of one of yachting's great interior designers! And maybe exterior too?

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Thank you!! :) David is so good talking, that at the end and I forgot about the camera :)

[@Friday_Trouble]

Wow, such a wonderful design 👏🏾

[@colin.chaffers]

Functional looking, but beautiful on the inside, it's amazing how much efforts goes into delivering a special interior.

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

I agree - and the challenge of making it wheelchair friendly too must have taken a lot of thought to get over.

[@pistonburner6448]

Well, it's beautiful for sure. I really appreciate the very practical solutions. I've been waiting to see more use of sliding doors on yachts for a long time. If it was also relatively cost-efficient to build and will stand the test of use and time, then she'll have the final stamp of approval!

[@jonrd463]

That's her first yacht work? She knocked it out of the park! Such a beautiful, inviting, and homey interior!

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

She really did. Carla has worked on a number of commercial properties and homes, but transitioning to yachts is not easy. She has very quickly become in demand in the yachting world as you can imagine, and I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of her!

[@jonrd463]

@@Yachtsforsaleblog I look forward to it!

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@jonrd463]

@@carlaguilhem2256 You did a fantastic job! I can't wait to see what more you bring to the yachting world. I'm one of many of David's subscribers who can only dream of owning a yacht like that, but it's certainly nice to see just what can be done within the confines of a hull.

[@markuswunsch]

So nice to see the designer behind the yacht and learning more about her thought and work process!

[@thomasw5430]

Wow. Great interior design. I actually would place this in the top 5 of yacht interiors I have seen that I like.

[@reynaldo_santos]

Wow. Beautiful..I really how they designed this is lovely .

[@JyttesTrailCamera]

Amazing coup! I've already admired this yacht many times on a few other channels, but I was happy to do so again... and then you have the designer to explain to us how it all came together! I've long thought that none but Andrew Winch would do, but this lady impressed me! (Carla Guilhem duly noted!) I have rarely seen a yacht with such a warm, calming and comfortable vibe, it's just brilliant. The layout is perfect for this particular use, AND it has a nice captain's cabin up where it belongs, AND bright, roomy. and welcoming crew quarters below. I've been wondering what that beautiful material on the walls was.. and then she tells us (Chinese limestone)! AND you ask exactly the right questions (about the surface). Loved this one! It's been a long time since I've used that many !!!s on a comment, but this video would do with no less 😄 Thank you!

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@JyttesTrailCamera]

@@carlaguilhem2256 Meant every word! And thank you so much for replying, as now I know you have a channel for me to keep an eye on 😊

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

I'm honoured by your comment...I know you always speak your mind 😁!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JyttesTrailCamera]

@@Yachtsforsaleblog Always 🤣

[@chrish2996]

Hi David and Carla. Bold exterior hull lines. An amazing interior design, smooth curves. Simplistic and stylish, practical and useful. Carla has a flair for yacht design, its all in the fine details. Listening to the clients needs is essential. Awesome video thanks 😊

[@carlaguilhem2256]

Thank you! :)

[@722sasuke]

Magnifique !

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jacobyrassilon]

Beautiful and stunning....I love the sleek lines, the amazing curves, and the amazing use of natural materials! Oh, and the boat's not bad either.

[@DeeloGoodquest]

I really vibed with this one. I think making it wheel chair accessible really helps eliminate so much of the unnecessary details that end up just getting in the way. Good parameter to work within in my opinion. Thanks so much for the tour and congratulations!

[@rugby342]

It is good to see a yacht claim "Wheelchair Accessible" and actually offer access to all decks. Great job on the Naval Architecture because thats where true accessibility starts and as someone who uses a wheelchair for permanent mobility the only change I would make to improve my stay onboard is to have a Round Elevator so I could push into the elevator, turn around and push out. The current narrow rectangular elevator would require me to back out of the elevator and since this is the only change I would make I have to commend the Naval Architects and Owner for their excellent job at backing up the claim of wheelchair accessible. You have surpassed the mark of w/c accessible and are more aligned with the term "Barrier Free Design" because not all yachts claiming to be w/c accessible offer full independent access to all guest areas, they still have barriers to independent movement. Great job all around and there is much to be proud of.

[@retiredbingoplayers]

Excellent . Some of our friends use wheelchairs and this is a great idea. Thanks.

[@DanFrederiksen]

Some nice elegant design elements. I particularly like the look of the little office by the master. Subtle material patterns with fine line contrasts. Concealed door hinges which is a must in my book for houses as well. I see luxury house builders that don't do it and it's a crime :) Very clean, square, tight and the geometric roundings. Somewhat star trek/space ship like. It's a sophisticated look. The upper cabin is very nice too. One thing I would change which is probably due to the structure, is the two encroachments by the door to the salon. Larger yachts often have that and to me it closes in the room too much and in a way voids the first part of the room. If it is for structural reasons, material can be plenty strong to do without such a volume. In my view it's too critical a space. If some structural engineer says they want that for structure the answer is going to be no :) And I would always present a yacht with unfettered windows. Never cover the windows. Ever :) because suddenly it's an enclosed space with no window effect and that's a key part of the experience.

[@rugby342]

Im with you on the enclosed feeling as you enter the main deck salon but im assuming those are access to the crew or engine room, if just storage I would relocate it.

[@alisavas9526]

Very interesting video. Being able to interview the designer made it a unique & special episode. By the way, she's a very elegant and charming lady. I loved the decor very much. I think I've seen this yacht before, on Nautistyles maybe. It's an incredible yacht. Great tour

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Thanks for watching Ali - yes. I think Nautistyles have also reviewed the yacht. Funnily enough I had lunch with Carla and her husband Samuel a few days ago and we ended up meeting up with the Nautistyles duo too!

[@clifbradley]

The round features...Achille Savigne from Azimut. The color pallette and fluting...Kelly Hoppen. However, Carla doesn't do the color contrasting that Kelly is most known for. If I was able to design a yacht, Kelly Hoppen, Hot Lab, Patrick Knowles, or Winch Design would be my top choices but this does rank up there. Although I don't think Bering or Numarine will let you choose your own designer. You should feature some of the interior designers like Hot Lab, H2, Winch, Nuvolari Lenard, Patrick Knowles, Terence Tisdale, etc.

[@seantwomey396]

Bravo for the accessible design. Mobility impaired individuals can be of any age but you have enabled full participation. And as the video ended I see that you David are a romantic at heart. Congratulations to the happy couple.

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

So happy to hear that you enjoyed the video, and yes...I'm a big romantic at heart!

[@lamarb2513]

Great boat. Love seeing more boats that are wheelchair friendly.. Am I the only one wanting to know more about the 2 people at the end?? 😃

[@skiingfast1]

Accessibility is important.

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Agreed!

[@rugby342]

It probably would do designers and naval architects good to find a local hospital or rehab that specializes in Spinal Cord Injuries and get in a light weight manual wheelchair for a few hours and try to do normal everyday tasks like pushing over various floor coverings, open doors, use a sink, use the elevator, turn around in a bathroom or day head etc. This would give valuable insight on seeing barriers that went unnoticed before. This coupled with talking to disabled individuals who live an active productive life to see how they overcome barriers faced daily would be invaluable. Search out local wheelchair sports like racing, tennis, basketball or quad rugby and go watch an event or practice and I know they would be glad to offer input.

[@pookatim]

I was going to comment that the interior seems a bit stark but then she mentioned the requirement for wheelchair access and suddenly everything made sense. A person in a wheelchair doesn't need a lot of clutter impeding their progress. Also, all that open space could be used with embellishments by a second owner who doesn't have an accessibility requirement. So, good job creating an accessible space that doesn't look like a hospital.

[@rtbinc2273]

Fascinating yacht. Do yachts with this sort of strong design sensibility sell for more or less than those that are more mainstream? Or - does it not matter? I find the economics of things like yachts interesting separately from the yachts.

[@Chasing72]

Kudos to Carla for taking on a difficult job given the design restrictions of the ADA. I believe this is a niche where, especially in coming years as boomers get older, she can become the “go to” designer for difficult design work of all types.

[@panpiper]

My gods she's beautifull, the yacht too.

[@retiredbingoplayers]

Very nice.

[@TyinAlaska]

Can they make a 23M version? :p

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Thanks for watching. Van der Valk do make yachts in that size range, and I have no doubt that both the exterior designer and Carla could produce a smaller version.

[@relaxfarms6627]

What is that last boat in this video? Who is the exterior designer?

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

It's another Van der Valk. Do yo like it?

[@relaxfarms6627]

@@Yachtsforsaleblog Yes, very much. I want to have a 60 meter boat built and am considering designers. I would love to know what company had those hand made dishes as well. I really love the way David does these videos. Was wondering if he had ever considered working with an owner for the full process and doing video's of the build?

[@clifbradley]

@@relaxfarms6627 The dishes are probably Hermes or Dior. Every yacht I ever worked on had dishes made by Hermes, Corelle, Palm, Ocean Waves, or Dior. Hermes and Dior are always the big ones.

[@clifbradley]

@@relaxfarms6627 check out Lucy Penguin that Denison Yachting has on their channel. Very similar to the Edge 65 at the end of the video

[@relaxfarms6627]

@@clifbradley Thanks so much for responding. I'm just starting to figure all this out. Would you mind answering a couple of questions? Would you rather work on a yacht with boss on board, or charters on board? Have you had a lot of experience? Do you know of any channel on telegram that is for yacht people?

[@richgetz]

David, I am not going to like this video, or share this video. You toured a wonderful yacht with a beautiful woman.... that is all the reward you get ;)

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Haha! Glad you enjoyed it Richard!

[@teamextras4life270]

🤯🤯🤯WOW

[@sabado-6]

⚽🇦🇷🔥👍

[@DanFrederiksen]

And you can probably say Fan Der Falk. Germans and dutch are a little confused about how to pronounce a V. They think it's an F. I don't see how they could make that mistake but it is what it is :)

[@clifbradley]

But the ship yard is pronounced Van Der Valk. They don't say it will an F and these are built in Netherlands. So is everyone including the owner of the company saying the name wrong? If so, that's pretty funny.

[@annottobay]

Who are the people who got engaged?

[@Yachtsforsaleblog]

Im embarrassed to say I CAN’T REMEMBER! And I would love to tell them that they are on the video 😳

[@sabado-6]

🇦🇷👍

[@kaspar_1982]

The English word she seeks for rounded feminine lines would be Voluptuous, this is also Erotic, however everyone who builds a custom Yacht wants Voluptuous Eroticism in my opinion. unfortunately the color palate is Arctic Igloo, of course i understand this is a commission and you must give the owner what they envision. great design. its cold and stark looking on video, although it could be nice to come back to this white refrigeration unit after a 90 degree day with the riot of people and color on the northern shores of the Mediterranean.

[@DDPAV]

And just like, the entire crew was on their best behavior...... if she's up for the challenge of designing the interior of a 12 foot row boat that I can afford, could you pass on her number??

[@sabado-6]

☃️🦌🎄

[@ianbrown7085]

Is it just me - or does Carla have ginormous feet???

[@pistonburner6448]

If I had an...no, _when_ I have an elevator on my yacht I'll have this as 'elevator music': kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmS8o5usaJiNmJo

[@TheYuxiaodi]

the clown in the render... why is it there?

[@ironichumorist]

it is pretty to be sure. but i, for one, do not appreciate a "feminine touch" on a yacht. i do not like t his interior, nor do i care for the kelly hoppen designs.

[@nanook637]

Boring