Hamptons style homes are a major design trend in the industry right now! Whether you’ve seen them pop up in your neighbourhood, or scrolling through home design sites, we can all agree they are a chic and stylish way to design a home. Here are our designers’ top tips for getting that iconic, luxurious and ‘beachy’ feel for your home.
Firstly, the façade is a large contributor to the style of the home as it sets the tone for what’s inside. To emulate the Hamptons Style, our designers would suggest including multiple gable ends to the roof line. A gable is the end triangular part of a roof. They are featured when a roof has two slanting sides. The gables are the vertical sections between the top of the wall and the highest point of the roof. Including a few of these in your design creates a luxurious and expansive look.
Our designers recommend sticking with neutral colours but also thinking beyond simple white walls, consider shades of grey and beige. This ensures the notorious coastal feel is also brought to the finished design. In terms of materials, opting for weather board cladding is an assured way to add more of a chic, Hamptons look to the façade of your home. In some cases, you can even combine different finishes to really make the weather board pop. To find out more give us a call today, to discover what finishes can work for your home.
Another way to bring the Hamptons style to your home is through the inclusion of mouldings. Mouldings are sections of decorative materials that are used to cover a change between surfaces. They can be installed around windows and between walls and ceilings. These are a wonderful addition to a home design that can result in more of a Hamptons feel. For those on a budget, we understand that mouldings can be at a fairly high cost. Our Designers would recommend installing mouldings on only the parts of a home visible from streetscape. This technique ensures your home still has wow-factor, even though you are on a budget.
Your landscaping can also dramatically alter the style of your home. Hamptons style landscapes are curated based on an uncluttered and symmetrical design. We would recommend choosing rich, green plants, that can be easily manicured and maintained. Hamptons gardens are all about structured greenery. The colours provided by the flora, pair beautifully with a neutral façade.
For the interior of your home Our Designers would recommend prioritising natural light. We suggest including design features such as bi-fold doors, skylights and extra windows. Our designers will help you understand the best locations for these features, in order to cultivate sunlight. Spaces with thriving natural light feel more open and can tap into the seaside feel, which Hamptons homes are so admired for. Ultimately, we recommend blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living, a Hamptons home is perfect for an Australian outdoor lifestyle.
In terms of styling, the Hamptons style is very well known for its neutral tones. We suggest continuing this theme, in keeping with your façade. Because of the indoor-outdoor feel, Hamptons style homes make for an entertainer’s delight. Make sure to add plenty of seating, with comfortable elements, such as throws and cushions. These can be especially helpful in the colder months, when you may not be utilising your outdoor areas as much.
We hope these tips have been helpful, particularly if you were looking at choosing a Hamptons Style Home. Alternatively, why not speak to the expert team at Atria Designs today to find our more.
