Studio Laura Sessa
Laura Sessa Romboli’s journey into the world of luxury yacht design is one marked by an unwavering passion for the sea and serendipitous career twists. Though originally focused on interior design for residential and commercial spaces, Laura eventually transitioned into marine sector, specializing first in sailing yachts and later motor superyachts. She founded Laura Sessa Design, and for more than a decade, the studio has garnered international acclaim for its elegant and opulent designs. Among her notable collaborations are long-standing relationships with esteemed shipyards like Amels, Feadship, Royal Denship, and Italian CRN, further establishing her brand as a pillar in the yachting industry.
Philosophically, Laura Sessa prioritizes the harmony of functionality, beauty, and comfort. Guided by her clients’ wishes, she offers elegant solutions that exude both luxury and practicality. Her design ethos reflects her belief that a yacht should feel like a home—not an austere, sterile environment or a mere exhibition of museum pieces. Laura isn’t shy about using color, a bold move in an industry where minimalism is often favored. She believes that the interior and exterior should offer a seamless experience, advocating for early-stage dialogue to ensure design continuity. Her studio’s attention to detail is so meticulous that they design everything down to the door handles, wallpapers, and cushion embroideries, as seen in their work on Lürssen’s Project Fiji, a 95-meter fully custom-made yacht.
Among the studio’s numerous landmark projects, the Madame Kate stands out. Launched in 2015, this yacht was not only celebrated for its lavish interiors but also received an award for eco-friendly design. Moreover, the boat won first place at the Showboats Design Awards for Marine Architecture in 2016. A visit to Laura Sessa Design’s headquarters in Poli, near Rome, offers a window into the creative haven that fuels these accolades. Amid fabric samples, portfolios, and the palpable energy of a dynamic team, one finds Laura at the heart of it all, orchestrating the symphony of design elements that make each project unique.
With her embrace of innovation—like disguising functional elements behind decorative features—Laura Sessa continues to break new ground. Whether it’s hiding a TV behind an artwork or designing discreetly functional handrails, her designs are full of such marvels, a tribute to her holistic approach to design, perhaps a legacy, she notes, from her father. As such, Laura Sessa Design remains a luminary in the custom and semi-custom boat interior design space, persistently setting new standards for beauty, functionality, and client-centricity.