Anyone planning a long sailing trip must consider comfort on the boat. While some boats only have basic facilities, it would be much better for everyone on board if home comforts existed.
Essential furniture for boats
It is vital to make sure that the bunks on the boat are comfortable and have everything you need, including pillows, duvets and extra blankets just in case it gets too cold. If you have a small kitchen, you can add a table and chairs, which can be the type that fold down if you need to save space.
You may or may not have room for an armchair, but if you do, why not use Ikea chair covers to keep the chair clean? The covers are easy to put on and wash in case of a spill. Ikea chair covers come in various colors, so you can match them to the boat’s interior or go for a contrast to make them stand out.
Boat interior finishing touches
Why not add a few pillows to the chairs? These can be chosen to match the fabric of the Ikea chair covers. The same applies to drapes at the boat’s portholes and any other soft furnishings you add to the boat.
It is a good idea to plan the kitchen carefully too. Space will be limited, and some specialist retailers have smaller and lighter items than those you would find in a standard kitchen. Stocking the kitchen with these will be helpful for a long trip, but think carefully and work out what you will and won’t use while you are away. There is no point in adding items just for the sake of it; you will need to ensure they will be useful to you.