Light, bright and relaxed with a sophisticated beachy vibe, Coastal Hamptons is timeless, simple and surprisingly easy to live with.
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Mention Hamptons style and you’ll probably think of chic and sophisticated beach houses, full of natural textures, light-filled spaces and an abundance of ocean-inspired blues and whites.
Australians are also fans of the Hamptons aesthetic, which originated in the exclusive coastline of Long Island, north of New York, with its distinctive houses made from brick, shingles and stone. But we’ve taken a more laid-back approach to the distinctive decorating style and given it a subtle Australian twist.
Light, bright and relaxed with a sophisticated beachy vibe, Coastal Hamptons is timeless, simple and surprisingly easy to live with.
Here’s how to create your very own slice of heavenly Hamptons style.
The materials
Natural materials such as timber, brick and stone are a key part of the Coastal Hamptons look. In the Hamptons, wooden shingles are often used to create a weatherboard look, but brick offers a better alternative in Australia’s often harsh climate, while still achieving the classic look of a Hamptons’ home.
Light-toned bricks – such as the four variants in PGH Bricks' new Coastal Hamptons range - add texture and a sense of solidity as well as creating a beautiful and elegant home which will stand the test of time.
The bricks complement the distinctive wooden features of a Hamptons’ house: window trims, welcoming verandas, columns and fretwork (not to mention a picket fence, although stone is commonly used to complete the look as well).
Inside, the natural materials continue. Pale or whitewashed timber floors are almost de rigueur and are softened with sisal, jute or wool rugs in natural tones.
Stone is often used to create dramatic internal design elements such as fireplaces and feature walls. A similar look can be achieved with Cultured Stone, which is a manufactured stone cladding product that has all the qualities of traditional stone but with significant added benefits, including affordability and lightness.
In the kitchen and bathrooms, white wooden Shaker-style cabinetry is usually teamed with pale Carrara marble benchtops and subway tiles.
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