Why Personalisation Makes Your Canal Boat Truly Yours
Customising a canal boat gives it a unique touch that feels more personal to the owner. This is ideal for making life on the boat feel more homely and comfortable, especially if it’s the first time the individual(s) are living on the waterways.
Personalised canal boats add extra meaning to the waterways. But how can canal boat owners add this personal touch?
Interior Tips for Bespoke Boat Design
There are many interior design alterations a boat owner can make to personalise the living experience. Here are some examples:
Colour palette: The right colours can dramatically influence mood, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere aboard your boat. As life on a canal boat can vary in temperatures throughout the season, it might be ideal to get some lighter and warmer colours to breathe life into your floating home, especially during harsh winter months.
Furniture: The types of furniture in the canal boat will be instrumental regarding comfort and aesthetics. Make sure you find the comfiest sofa you can, as it’s where you’ll likely spend much of your downtime!
Layout: Consider the layout of the living space. Certain wardrobes, closets, beds and sofas will work best in a certain position to offer more room and better accessibility throughout the interior.
Lighting: Just like colour, lighting can play a vital role in affecting the moods and feelings of an individual. Various lighting, such as LEDs and lamps, will alleviate the darkness and create a more relaxing atmosphere. And try to maximise natural lighting to become less reliant on those LEDS!
Added touches: Incorporating touches like some plant life and artwork to enhance the vibrancy of the floating home!
All of these suggestions can contribute to making a unique boating home. If this is a first-time purchase check out this guide by The Canal & River Trust, which offers further guidance on the types of boats you can invest in.
Here at Collingwood Boat Builders, we constantly offer our boat interior inspiration and expertise to all boaters who are looking to personalise their new living space. Contact us today to get the answers you need.
Personalised Canal Boats – Making A Statement on The Water
Canal boat exteriors offer owners a chance to make a statement. When venturing along the waterways, you’ll often see certain boats stand out more than others. Here are a few examples of what you might see:
Paintwork: The most striking adaptation boat owners can make to show off their floating home. Paint goes a long way in giving the vessel personality, and often is the main eye-catcher for passersby.
Flowers & ornaments: Just like the interior, plant life and ornaments can invigorate a floating home and offer extra personality, making it stand above the rest visually. Plus, plants are good for the environment!
Flags: Used to represent cultures, nations and passions, flags pose as great notifiers to the personality of the boat owner themselves. They can also indicate wind direction and strength, useful for navigating the waterways!
Collingwood’s Customisation Process
Here at Collingwood Boat Builders, we offer expert advice and bespoke craftsmanship, meaning we can assist in all areas of customisation regarding canal boats. Our customer-driven ethos means we always take your considerations into account before and after any build.
Our friendly helpline is always available to offer industry-leading guidance, whether you’re a veteran boater or a complete novice.
Contact us today for further information, inspiration and advice on personalised canal boats.
