Contemporary homes in the Hamptons have captivated the Australian interior design scene with their timeless sensibility, light, breezy feel and refined, coastal vibe. We’ve transformed traditional American style into an Australian classic with our own contemporary touches, and nothing is as popular on the market now as a modern Hamptons home. It has a timeless quality that perfectly fits into the Australian seaside lifestyle and blends understated elegance with indoor and outdoor living.
Share Houzz’s design experts with them Canberra Weekly Its five key components to remodeling your home in the style of the Hamptons, making it feel like a year-round vacation getaway.
- weatherboard cladding
Typically used to simulate a new coastal feel, weatherboard siding is the perfect addition to your Hamptons-style home.
“Choose horizontal cladding, preferably made of a material like cement composite over traditional timber, which is prone to splitting and fading in our harsh climate,” explains Naomi Findlay of Silk Home.
“Choose wider panels over slimmer options for a more sophisticated look.”
The classic mix of off-white and blue-based grays has become a must-have in the Hamptons as it embodies coastal elegance. To accentuate the ambiance even more, mix wood and marble accents to enhance the color palette.
For maximum effect, combine these colors with restrained navy stripes, white ceramic, and soft, woven options in pillows and throws.
- The light has been magnified in every way
If you exclude only one tip from this article, then it should be as follows: maximize lighting in every possible way. The magic of the Hamptons is about seaside cues that focus on light-filled rooms, plenty of large windows, and have as many outside views as possible. Plantation shutters and sheer blinds in window treatments will help you when enhancing the natural lighting in your new home in the Hamptons.
“less is more” is always the rule when designing your home in the Hamptons style, and this includes luxurious pendant lamps to display collectibles and treasures. This approach gives you plenty of space to explore your own interior design ideas.
Houzz interior designer Allie Duval says, “Insert soft, textured treasures inside your home. The trick is to make it your own and use a bit of the old world with new contemporary accents.”
“Put items at three varying heights to generate interest.”
Clean lines, a paneled profile, spacious marbled islands, and a slightly beveled edge—all ingredients for a beautiful Hamptons-style kitchen. Shaker kitchens are a popular way to characterize your home as a classic Hamptons kitchen – cozy yet spacious enough to entertain with ease.
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