San Francisco interior designer Alicia Cheung approached the redesign of a Bombardier Global 6000 as an exercise in restraint, but her choice of an electric blue exterior with ombré gradients and a tailfin decorated with a topographical map of the owner’s favorite place has made it a showstopper.

Created for a longtime client in tech, the project marked their sixth collaboration. She knew his penchant for primary colors and that became a starting point. “He’s low-key, approachable, and never drawn to anything ostentatious,” Cheung notes. “The goal was to reflect that sensibility at 40,000 feet.”

Inside, rather than gutting the aircraft during its regulated maintenance overhaul, Cheung preserved its existing mahogany paneling, choosing instead to “work with what was there.” Inspired by the saturated works of Markus Linnenbrink and the graphic clarity of Banksy, the design continues to lean into layered blues — a nod to sky and horizon. “It felt both personal and contextual,” she says.

The re-engineered layout now has seats that lie flat, and sofas convert into a king-sized bed — allowing the aircraft to comfortably sleep six. “It’s about making the space more than just functional,” Cheung explains.

Completed in collaboration with specialists at Duncan Aviation, the project navigated strict FAA requirements and material testing protocols. The result is a 335-square-foot interior that elevates mobile living.

Photos by Brad Knipstein