Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2021

5 1 Going green with preserved flowers “Fresh flowers can be expensive, time consuming to look after, and they create waste. However, real flowers and foliage that have been preserved to last for at least six months can be an excellent option for shipowners wanting to improve sustainability and cost efficiencies. They don’t require water or daily maintenance, resulting in significant time and cost savings. Plus, they offer design possibilities that aren’t available with fresh flowers, such as flower/foliage ceilings, permanent installations, reusable wedding flowers and more. To get the greatest economy out of preserved flowers, we’d advise shipowners display them in areas with less than 60 per cent humidity, clean them with a feather duster, and only use white flowers in areas with direct sunlight.” Kathryn Popplestone and Erni Visser, Founders of Ethereal Blooms Flexible and functional decking “Against a backdrop of rising customer expectations, environmental standards and competition between brands, manufacturers must avoid taking a one-size-fits-all approach when developing products and instead provide shipowners with greater flexibility. This is true for the suppliers tasked with delivery flooring and decking products that unify a space aesthetically and also withstand heavy foot traffic, frequent cleaning and exposure to the elements. Resin applications expert Bolidt collaborates with designers to develop solutions that meet various functional requirements and offer limitless scope for customisation. Specialist products such as Bolideck Glow, the industry’s first glow-in-the-dark decking solution, and Bolideck LED allow designers to manipulate light for dramatic effect.” Jacco van Overbeek, Director Maritime Division at Bolidt