Hamptons - the relaxed, breezy style Australians have come to love
The basis of the Hamptons style refers to homes built by the rich and famous on the coast of long island, New York. The Hampton's style is defined by an effortlessly cool, classic and sophisticated style that exudes homely, casual beach vibes.
The Lorne 34 display home by Beachwood Homes* exudes that distinctive Hamptons style Australians have come to love. Here are some ideas to help you achieve the Hamptons look for your home.
* This Display Home is no longer open.
Achieve the Hamptons look for your home in 7 steps:
- Timber and Gables
- Whites and Patterns
- Rustic and Soft
- Make a Glowing Statement
- Tell a Story through Accessories
- Trimming and Shaking
- Keep it Natural
Timber and Gables
A traditional weatherboard look to your exterior is the first place to start to create that Hamptons look. Timber cladding on all or part of the exterior will go a long way to achieving a Hamptons first impression and carefully considered details such as timber gabling, posts and window moulding with plantation shutters will nail that classic coastal look.
Get the Look:
Timber Cladding: Scyon by James Hardie
Windows: Bradnams
Window Moulding: Mouldex
Gable Vents: Gablemaster
Whites and Patterns
The light, bright and airy feel of a Hamptons home is easily achieved with crisp white walls. Why not add personality through colour and texture via feature painted and patterned walls to achieve that cosy, coastal vibe.
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Wall Paint: Dulux (Casper White)
Wallpaper: Quercus & Co
Rustic and Soft
When it comes to furnishing your hamptons style home, think stylishly casual, relaxed and beachy. Bring some coastal colours and interesting patterns and textures through accessories like plump cushions and textured throw rugs. A big soft couch and rattan furniture add that laid-back Hamptons cosey rustic feel that looks so interesting yet inviting.
Make a Glowing Statement
Lighting and fixtures in a Hamptons home make a big statement in themselves. Not only do they add a soft warm glow, but It’s hard to go past a lantern-style pendant or seagrass chandelier for making a bold impact!
Get the Look:
Kitchen Pendants: Beacon Lighting
Staircase Chandelier: Beacon Lighting
Tell a Story through accessories
Let the detail tell a story. Add an interesting vignette that draws the eye with “layers” of different shapes and textures. The idea is to create an organised grouping of decorative elements and small accessories on coffee tables, side tables and benchtops that bring an interesting charm & homely feel and tell a story.
Trimming and Shaking
Commonly painted white, there’s no doubt that a key to the Hamptons look is moulded skirting boards, architraves and window frames. The detail in these architectural trims brings a stylishly formal – yet simple layered elegance to a Hamptons interior. Paired with classic shaker-style profiles for your kitchen, laundry and bathroom cabinetry and you have a winning combination that embraces all things Hamptons!
Get the Look:
Skirting, Architraves & Doors: Corinthian
Kitchen Cabinetry: Laminex (Provincial Profile)
Keep it Natural
Natural looking materials are a key element in creating the Hamptons look. For both exterior and interior, on walls, floors, furniture, and accessories, and focus on texture, timber, stone and all things “organic” come together to create that sense of comfort and warmth. For the exterior, a feature wall in brick or stone cladding adds a subtle contrast to timber for a modern twist. Inside the home, natural look floorboards and tiles, and the pop of an interesting, tiled splashback captures the beauty of nature to create that rustic, beachy feel.
Get the Look:
Bathroom Tiles & Splashback: Beaumont Tiles
Bricks: Austral Bricks
Take a look at the Lorne 34 in all it's Hamptons Glory:
Experience the Hamptons Virtually
Our Lorne 34 Display Home is no longer open, however, you can still experience this home virtually.
Take a tour through our Hamptons inspired "Lorne 34" Display home virtually, from the comfort of home.