So Your Style Is: Hamptons
Sink into a laid-back, easy, breezy coastal style of watery blues and timeless elegance
If you’ve ever watched the TV drama Revenge, you’ll already have an idea of how fabulous Hamptons style can be. But there’s no need to have billions in the bank and a job on Wall Street to recreate this elegant coastal style at your house. Taking the best elements of Hamptons style and making them your own is a surefire way to success.
Why it works: Bright and breezy, Hamptons homes are effortlessly stylish. While they usually give off an air of success, they’re also relaxed and comfortable. This upmarket, beachy style embraces the very essence of casual elegance with tasteful decor that mixes old and new, and white or pale-toned walls – just right to show off the views of the azure blue sea outside your windows, but just as delightful when the coast is far from home.
You’ll love it if… you dream of stepping off your porch onto a long stretch of sandy beach just like Emily Thorne; you think a home filled with natural light is the only way to live; and you get a kick out of collecting driftwood to artfully display in your home.
These must-have elements will have your home looking Hamptons chic in no time flat.
Why it works: Bright and breezy, Hamptons homes are effortlessly stylish. While they usually give off an air of success, they’re also relaxed and comfortable. This upmarket, beachy style embraces the very essence of casual elegance with tasteful decor that mixes old and new, and white or pale-toned walls – just right to show off the views of the azure blue sea outside your windows, but just as delightful when the coast is far from home.
You’ll love it if… you dream of stepping off your porch onto a long stretch of sandy beach just like Emily Thorne; you think a home filled with natural light is the only way to live; and you get a kick out of collecting driftwood to artfully display in your home.
These must-have elements will have your home looking Hamptons chic in no time flat.
High-end elements
It’s all in the detail if you’re looking to give your Hamptons house the luxe look it deserves. Splash out on antique-style tapware, introduce an elegant upholstered armchair to your bathroom, and give the room a touch of shimmer in the form of an elaborately framed mirror or silver vanity accessories.
It’s all in the detail if you’re looking to give your Hamptons house the luxe look it deserves. Splash out on antique-style tapware, introduce an elegant upholstered armchair to your bathroom, and give the room a touch of shimmer in the form of an elaborately framed mirror or silver vanity accessories.
Sparing use of colour
Just about everything is white in this inviting sunroom, and this is a classic approach for those seeking to replicate Hamptons style. The metallic vase, fresh flowers and antique birdcage add enough to make the room interesting, but not so much as to take away from the room’s light and airy mood.
Just about everything is white in this inviting sunroom, and this is a classic approach for those seeking to replicate Hamptons style. The metallic vase, fresh flowers and antique birdcage add enough to make the room interesting, but not so much as to take away from the room’s light and airy mood.
Tasteful elegance
The bedroom is one area where you can luxuriate in gorgeous linen and refined decor. This is no place for bright artwork, radical window treatments or multicoloured rugs. Think muted tones, subdued patterns and white-framed pictures that blend in rather than make a statement. A four-poster bed gives any bedroom a grand feel.
The bedroom is one area where you can luxuriate in gorgeous linen and refined decor. This is no place for bright artwork, radical window treatments or multicoloured rugs. Think muted tones, subdued patterns and white-framed pictures that blend in rather than make a statement. A four-poster bed gives any bedroom a grand feel.
Light and bright
Hamptons-style kitchens may have silver or pale blue accents, but they are predominantly white. Stick to this colour palette for an authentic look – why deviate from what works?
Hamptons-style kitchens may have silver or pale blue accents, but they are predominantly white. Stick to this colour palette for an authentic look – why deviate from what works?
Texture from nature
The warm tones of wood, jute, cane and bamboo complement the pale colour palette of Hamptons style wonderfully. These chairs add texture as well as colour to this great kitchen.
The warm tones of wood, jute, cane and bamboo complement the pale colour palette of Hamptons style wonderfully. These chairs add texture as well as colour to this great kitchen.
Floral features
Hydrangeas, orchids and other flowers in lovely, gentle hues complement an elegant living room nicely. If you look closely, pale blue accessories punctuate this living room, but colour has been added sparingly. Delicate plants and flowers make any room feel fresh and appealing, without adding too much colour.
Hydrangeas, orchids and other flowers in lovely, gentle hues complement an elegant living room nicely. If you look closely, pale blue accessories punctuate this living room, but colour has been added sparingly. Delicate plants and flowers make any room feel fresh and appealing, without adding too much colour.
A pool house, of course
Ok, so not everyone has the space for a pool house and swimming pool like this one, but you can definitely use an area like this for inspiration. An outdoor area with sun loungers and a table alongside for your sundowner will suffice nicely.
Ok, so not everyone has the space for a pool house and swimming pool like this one, but you can definitely use an area like this for inspiration. An outdoor area with sun loungers and a table alongside for your sundowner will suffice nicely.
Vintage or Industrial-style lighting combines with more modern elements in homes that get Hamptons style right.