By now, well established on the Australian interiors landscape, Hamptons style is defined by cool, classic and sophisticated designs that meet rustic, casual beach vibes.
Chic blues, off-whites, panelled walls and timber flooring are just some of the elements that imbue a home with this timeless, resort-like essence. Want to know more? Here are five ways to decorate with quintessential Hamptons style in your home.
1. The Hamptons’ colour palette
Choose colours inspired by nature. Soft white, warm beige, aqua and cobalt blue work beautifully together, while vibrant coral colours work well with charcoal hues. Big bay windows that flood living spaces with natural light create an aura of calm, just like being on a holiday.
2. Beach-inspired furniture
Nothing adds coastal chic like an oversized hanging egg chair. Outdoors, a soft grey exterior paint, paired with white railings allows a splash of vibrant green foliage to complete your Hamptons haven. Linen upholstery, wicker and rattan are also wonderful Hamptons-style furniture choices both indoors and out.
3. Hamptons-style flooring and walls
Light timber tones and panelled walls exude beach vibes that tie in beautifully with Hamptons interiors, however, more recently flooring has trended to darker colours for a more sophisticated look – particularly for homes inland from the coast.
Whether your choice is simple VJ panelling or the more detailed wainscoting on your walls, washed-out accessories and colours will help deliver a sun-bleached look and, while a neutral-coloured rug in natural materials will make all the difference, leaving bare floorboards will also create a relaxed look of “barefoot luxury”.
4. Upcycled furniture for a second life
Give old pieces of furniture a clean-up and repaint or reupholster to turn them into something new and sophisticated. Modern pieces teamed with old create a modern space that won’t date. The trick is getting the right mix of timeless silhouettes in furniture for chic elegance.
5. Hamptons furnishings
Take the Hamptons look right through your house. Chandeliers, table lamps and sconce lighting are wonderful statement pieces. For the bathroom, consider subway tiles or marble, traditional style tapware, and stick with neutral colours for maximum longevity.
