Our mission
Welcome to YC Interiors, the ultimate luxury outfitting experience for yachts and residential properties. We exist to create luxuriously stylish interior and exterior spaces that will excite, delight and captivate owners and guests.
We remove all the stress from your outfitting journey, steering you expertly and quickly to high-end, high-impact, exceptional results.
If you share our ambition to create extraordinary spaces and experiences at sea and onshore, you have come to the right place. Let’s work together to deliver the dream!
Our people
We are a team of expert stylists for the luxury hospitality space. We are all former chief stewardesses with vast experience in yachting and high-end outfitting. And we love what we do! Our passion for luxury styling is what gets us up in the morning and makes us tick all day. We bring expertise, honesty and good humour to every project. Whatever it takes, we’ll deliver the perfect solution. And then we’ll make it shine. You can count on it.
Brenda
Interior Project Manager
Brea
Interior Project Manager
Sarah
Interior Sales Manager
Vicky
Sales Manager
Alex
Sales Manager
Renate
Account Manager
John
Marketing & Logistics Manager
Vadym
Driver
Samantha
Interior Project Manager
Our values
Our core values drive everything that we do. Please see below for details.
Sustainability
Transparency
Our open, honest approach ensures you have all the information you need at your fingertips, every step of the way.
Creativity
We apply blue skies ideas and out-of-the-box thinking to deliver exceptional solutions.
Dedication and drive
We will not rest until we’ve served up the perfect, unique solution for all your needs. Whatever it takes.
Reliability
Whatever you need and wherever you need it, you can count on us to deliver on-time, to brief and to deadline.
Customer-centric approach
We put your unique requirements at the centre of everything we do. We deliver both a world-class, personalised service and your dream.
Passion
We love what we do! We infuse every single project with large quantities of passion, elevating the results from extraordinary to sublime.
Our community
We work with owners, interior staff/crew, interior designers and management companies to create high-end, high-impact, unique interior and exterior spaces. We have been delivering beautiful, bespoke outfitting solutions to yachts and luxury residences for over 18 years. Here are some of the highlights:
New build and refit projects
High-end residences outfitted
Happy customers in 72 countries
Employees in 4 global offices
Our story so far…
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2003 - Having organised outfitting solutions...
Having organised outfitting solutions for several new build yachting projects during her career, Brenda realised that there was very little support available for crew, management companies and owners for this particular aspect of the challenge. She set up her own interior outfitting company, called New Wave Interiors, to plug the gap and make the entire process much easier, quicker and smoother to navigate.
2008 - Heavily pregnant with her first baby
Heavily pregnant with her first baby, Brenda completed her final new build yachting project in the role of chief stewardess and promptly focused her attention on growing her shore-based business. She led many new build, refit and other outfitting projects to exceptional styling outcomes worldwide, saving captains, interior managers and other stakeholders lots of time, and replacing uncertainty with peace of mind.
2011 - Two babies and one flourishing business later...
Two babies and one flourishing business later, Brenda decided it was time to broaden the scope of her business. She teamed with Yacht Chandlers to create a dedicated, specialised interiors department. YC Interiors was born and Brenda was named managing director of the European division.
In the same year, Brea joined Brenda. In a small office near the port of Antibes, they combined their expertise, passion and drive to provide a truly world-class, end-to-end luxury outfitting service. Together, they built the YC Interiors brand.
2012 - Brenda and Brea started to expand the business...
Early in 2012, Brenda and Brea started to expand the business. Their first recruit was a sales manager to support the growth of YC Interiors’ technical department. The interiors department soon needed to increase headcount too due its rapid growth. An accountant and driver were next to join, and the search for a bigger space was on!
2013-2014 - YC Interiors moved to a bigger office...
YC Interiors moved to a bigger office, with ample warehouse space, near Port Vauban. The team continued to grow. Vicky and Sascha joined the deck and engineering department, Renate assumed responsibility for accountancy, and John took on logistics. Staff numbers doubled from three to six and – outside the office walls – five new babies were born!
2015-2018 - YC Interiors continued to grow...
YC Interiors continued to grow as did the passion of the team behind it. With many of these projects taking place in Holland and Germany, the need for local ground support for new build and refit projects in these countries soon became apparent. The company expanded accordingly. It also extended its service to cover luxury villas and apartments around the globe.
2020-2021 - The pandemic hit...
The pandemic hit and suddenly the business world had to get more creative. A team of blue-sky thinkers, we soon came up with many out-of-the-box solutions that enabled us to keep delivering a first-class service to our customers. And business continued to boom! Jeannette, Alex and Sarah joined the team and we opened our flagship showroom in Antibes, opposite Yacht Chandlers’ state-of-the-art warehouse.
2022 - We could not be more proud of what we have achieved...
This year we were fortunate enough to welcome Andreea and Nicole to our sales team, and Vadym and Ana to our logistics team. John has adjusted his focus to marketing projects while, in the US, Samantha has joined our equally dynamic team there.
We could not be more proud of what we have achieved, nor more grateful to all our partners, clients and colleagues for helping us to get there. Thank you, all! Please continue to support us as we keep our sights firmly set on providing an outstanding outfitting service to crew, interior managers, management companies and owners in the yachting and high-end residence space. We’ll continue refining, tweaking and polishing our services, processes and partnerships to ensure that we keep raising the bar in this exciting space. Thank you for being such a vital and valuable part of our journey so far !
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Brenda
Interior Project Manager / Managing Director Europe
I grew up in Holland in a family of sailors. So, when I finished university, exploring the world on a classic sailing yacht was my obvious choice. I enjoyed life at sea so much that I ended up making a career out of it.
During my 10 years on yachts, I learned there was very little support for interior staff during new build and outfitting projects. This gave me the idea of starting an interior outfitting and decorating company for luxury yachts in 2004. In 2011, that company merged with Yacht Chandlers and YC Interiors was born.
At YC Interiors, I love being able to combine my passion for interior design with my love for yachting. I enjoy being part of a team of equally passionate experts who take great pride in their jobs. Together, we are constantly looking for new and innovative solutions to improve both our services and ourselves.
Yachting is a fast-moving industry, which constantly serves up new challenges. That keeps me busy. When I’m not working, I enjoy running around – literally! Wherever I travel, I bring my running shoes. I love exploring new places during my runs.
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Tel: +33 (0)6 84 06 73 13
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +33 (0)6 86 62 79 21
Brea
Interior Project Manager
Following a successful but stressful career selling Italian wines to restaurants in New York City, I decided it was time for a change. My background in the service industry coupled with a love of travel made a move to superyachts the obvious choice!
After six wonderful, adventurous years onboard various yachts ranging in size from 45 to 85 metres and a new yacht build in Holland, it was time for my next career move. This time my adventure took the form of land-based life in France.
At YC Interiors, I bring vast first-hand experience of life onboard superyachts to luxury outfitting projects. I am passionate about meeting and exceeding all the styling and practical needs of yachts and high-end villas. It’s the best of both worlds.
Although my roots are on the East Coast of the USA, my heart is in the South of France. I love the lifestyle we have here…sea in the summer, mountains in the winter and Italy right next door for the weekends in between. I still enjoy ‘studying’ Italian wine whenever possible.
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Tel: +33 (0)6 86 62 79 21
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +33 (0)6 20 00 24 56
Sarah
Interior Sales Manager
I grew up in sunny Manchester with a passion for learning languages and travelling to new and warmer places. Having studied for a year in Antibes as part of my degree in French and Italian, I was keen to join the yachting industry and did so straight after graduation. For ten years, I enjoyed travelling to and around beautiful places, meeting great people and cruising on boats with incredible itineraries.
I relocated back to Antibes 10 years ago but have remained in the industry ever since, first providing crew cooking services and now working for YC Interiors. I love being part of such a dynamic team, combining all our expertise and passion to create exceptional luxury styling solutions for crew and clients.
When I am not working, I enjoy taking advantage of all the Cote d’Azur has to offer – beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, great food and the fact that Italy is just down the road! I especially enjoy these beautiful surroundings whilst walking with my Cavalier, Daisy. When I want to unwind, I like to practise yoga or enjoy a great St Germain Spritz in the sun with friends.
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Tel: +33 (0)6 20 00 24 56
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +33 (0)6 15 53 29 36
Vicky
Deck/Engineering Sales Manager
I started my career in yachting in 2005 travelling around various beautiful locations in Europe and Asia. I worked my way up to chief stewardess and, five years later, I married my husband John. We have two wonderful children together.
I made the move onshore nine years ago but happily have been able to continue living the yachting dream from Yacht Chandlers’ land-based office in Antibes. I currently run the deck and engineering department here. I love all the drive, energy and buzz that is part of this exciting industry.
In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing on my own small leisure boat, running and paddle boarding.
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Tel: +33 (0)6 15 53 29 36
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +33 (0)7 66 87 34 51
Alex
Deck/Engineering Sales Manager
34 years ago, I arrived in the South of France and made my debut in the yachting industry. After many years in various roles – including stewardess, deckhand and crew chef – I decided it was time to put down some roots on land. In the space of a few years, I worked in the hospitality industry, met my husband and started a family. For over 20 years, I combined my love for yachting with the demands of family life by working for a yachting supplies company.
Two years ago, I joined Yacht Chandlers. This job was made for me! I get to bring to the table my yachting experience and my yachting supplies expertise. I love the daily challenges of providing the best prices within oftentimes very short timeframes, and always delivering a truly world-class service.
When I’m not working, I enjoy running, cycling and spending time in and on the water!
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Tel: +33 (0)7 66 87 34 51
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Tel: +33 (0)4 93 33 98 21
Renate
Account Manager
I started working on yachts 20 years ago with my now husband. For 10 wonderful years, we travelled all over the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the East Coast of the States. During that time, I held various roles as chef and stewardess.
In 2008, we moved to the South of France to start a family. My first land-based job was in the after-sales team at Feretti. Later I worked as office manager at Jongert, a Dutch company. Eight years ago, I started my adventure at Yacht Chandlers as account manager. I’m responsible for accounts payable and receivable and I love what I do. There is, quite literally, never a dull moment!
I live in Antibes with my husband and our two children. We really enjoy living here with the sea and mountains on our door steps!
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John
Marketing Manager
I have over twenty years of experience in warehouse management and graphic design so my role as warehouse & marketing manager at Yacht Chandlers suits me down to the ground! I particularly love the marketing and social media aspect of my role. We’re always doing new things and delivering fantastic outfitting projects, and I spend a lot of my time telling the world about them.
When you hear the question ‘Do you want to grow within your company?’ think of me. I’m the perfect example of a ‘yes!’ I joined Yacht Chandlers as the driver and outdoor salesperson eight years ago. This position soon transitioned into a dedicated, in-house sales role, in charge of water sports. Today I manage shipping and other logistic matters within our rapidly-growing warehouse. I also head up marketing and events. I’m excited to see what the future holds. We’re growing quickly!
I have a passion for the great outdoors and all the amazing activities it offers. We’re lucky to have a huge choice of outdoor pastimes here on the French Riviera. I enjoy all summer watersports and in the winter, if I’m not working, you’ll find me on my snowboard in the mountains behind us!
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Tel: +33 (0)6 01 27 27 21
Tel: +33 (0)7 88 45 33 47
Vadym
Driver
I started my working life at the Royal Opera House in London in 2003. For a number of years, I was responsible for the planning and organisation of transfers after evening performances and ceremonies. I then landed my dream job with Porsche in Ukraine where I organised and managed test drives of new model ranges for the sales and technical teams.
I love travelling and have been fortunate enough to do so extensively. My all-time favourite part of the world is the beautiful Côte d’Azur. When I first arrived in Cannes, I visited all the boat shows, becoming a big fan of superyachts in the process. Now I combine my passion for the sea, yachts and beautiful landscapes in my role as logistics manager at Yacht Chandlers. I love working with such a wonderful team of like-minded and driven people.
Outside work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, swimming, playing tennis and driving kart cars. My favourite saying: Happiness is not a destination, it is a way of life!
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Tel: +1 (954) 761-3436
Samantha
Interior Project Manager
Born in Philadelphia, I spent my summers living on the water at the Jersey Shore. Growing up I learned at a very young age how to operate my 13’ Boston Whaler, taking it with my dad to pick up our Friday night pizza. At six years old, my family moved to South Florida, where I switched the NJ Sea Shore for the Bahamas. My love of all things salt water came naturally, having family boats of all sizes and my interest & respect for marine wildlife. After taking a 4-year coastal hiatus to attend college at Florida State University in Tallahassee FL, I moved back to the ocean in Jupiter FL to start a Marine Insurance Agency. Centered around my love of boats, I spent summers crewing large vessels and took a keen interest in the interior functionality on superyachts.
Coming from a family of interior designers and marine industry professionals makes my position at YC Interiors a perfect fit. As a Professional Equestrian I have a knack for luxury leather goods, which I frequently use to help elevate the look of any superyacht. I am passionate about safety on the water, scuba diving, interior design/fashion, and my community. I actively participate in philanthropic work and founded the 501(c)(3) non-profit, Professional Women in Yachting.
Now residing in Fort Lauderdale, you will most likely find me on the waterway enjoying the life in Florida!
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Tel: +1 (561) 401-5263
Contact Us
YC Interiors Europe
18 Avenue Mirabeau
06600, Antibes, France
T: +33 (0)4 93 33 98 21